Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair to be held on March 4
Alachua County Veteran Services, in collaboration with community partners, will host the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, from 9 a.m....
City of Alachua pays $50k settlement to man arrested for protesting at DeSantis event
Chris Rose has received a $50,000 settlement from the City of Alachua after releasing the City from all claims arising from his arrest on October...
Gainesville City Commission hears Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Strategic Plan, expresses concerns about school closures in East Gainesville
At the February 12 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission heard the Gun Violence Prevention Alliance's 5-year Strategic Plan and expressed concerns about...
County EPD Senior Planner published in peer-reviewed Florida Academy of Science
Alachua County is proud to announce that Greg Owen, a senior planner within the County’s Environmental Protection Department, was recently one of several authors published...
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of February 16-22, 2026...
City of Gainesville’s RTS Plus paratransit service to start March 1
The City of Gainesville will begin providing ADA Paratransit Service, known as RTS Plus, in Gainesville on March 1, 2026. Ride scheduling will open as...
Cuscowilla Summer Camp registration opens March 1
Registration opens at 8 a.m. on March 1 for this year’s summer camp at Cuscowilla, themed “Nature Navigators.”...
Alachua County extends burn ban, Governor issues State of Emergency
Although rainfall is forecast this weekend, it will not be sufficient to significantly improve drought conditions or reduce wildfire danger. Vegetation remains critically dry, and...
Alachua County seeks grant applicants for East Gainesville Legacy Project
The project focuses on creating sustainable, affordable homeownership opportunities to improve residents' quality of life and boost the local economy. It will develop market-rate and...
Alachua County Commission unanimously approves Wildflowers Music Festival permit
At the end of a six-hour evening session on February 10, the Alachua County Commission unanimously approved a Temporary Use Permit for a four-day event...