Gainesville City Commission advances budget that keeps property tax rates flat, increases fire assessment fee by 60%
During the evening session of the July 16 meeting, the Gainesville City Commission directed the City Manager to move forward with a budget that keeps...
Alachua County Commission hears criticisms of ACAR report, discusses roads that are in disrepair, and explores proposal for workforce housing
At their July 14 meeting, the Alachua County Commission commented on the Animal Resources investigative report and asked staff to look at paving some roads...
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Gainesville City Commission to review Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Thursday evening
The Gainesville City Commission will take the next step in developing the City's fiscal year 2027 budget on Thursday evening, July 16, when proposals developed...
Poe Springs swimming area temporarily closed
Effective Thursday, July 16, 2026, the designated swimming area at Poe Springs Park will be temporarily closed due to poor water clarity....
Alachua County adopts rolled-back rate for property taxes, leaves other rates flat for FY27
The proposed maximum property tax millage rate is the rolled-back rate of 7.2107 mills, a reduction of 5% from the current rate of 7.6 mills....
Levy Loop Trail reopened at Barr Hammock Preserve
The Levy Loop Trail and parking lot at Barr Hammock Preserve (14920 SE 11th Dr., Micanopy) have reopened following maintenance work....
Florida Council on Homelessness highlights Alachua County’s conversion of motels
Alachua County's efforts to reduce homelessness and expand access to permanent housing are being recognized in the Florida Council on Homelessness' 2026 Annual Report provided to Gov....
Little Lake Santa Fe Preserve is now open to visitors
Visitors can enjoy a mile-long trail through pine uplands and along the wetland edge for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor recreation....
UPDATED: Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
The "Mayor Harvey L. Ward, Commissioner Casey Willits, & Commissioner Bryan Eastman re: Zero Waste" meeting scheduled for July 14 at 5:00 p.m. has been updated to "Commissioner...
Attorney signals challenges to the City of Alachua’s denial of Tara developments
Attorney Jeff Childers, representing Tara Forest, LLC, has sent demand letters to the City of Alachua and Alachua County, requesting public records related to the...