Alachua County launches interactive ‘Forward Focus’ microsite
Alachua County is proud to announce the launch of an easy-to-use, interactive microsite designed to keep residents informed and involved in the progress of the...
Citizens needed for the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee
The Joint Water and Climate Policy Board is seeking applications to fill five openings on the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC), including one position for...
‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm
To mark the start of hurricane season, the City of Gainesville hosted a family financial empowerment summit to help neighbors prepare for “gray sky” events...
Alachua County kicks off inaugural Youth Academy
Alachua County launched its inaugural Youth Academy, a new initiative aimed at educating and empowering the next generation of civic leaders, on Monday at the...
City of Gainesville to assess transaction fees for payments by debit and credit cards
Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, the City of Gainesville will begin passing along transaction fees of 2.45% (with a $1 minimum) to customers who pay online...
Art Grant applications now open
Alachua County invites local artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations to apply for its Art Grant program for Fiscal Year 2026....
High Springs City Commission moves toward placing alcohol question on ballot, increases Fire Assessment Fees
At the June 26 regular meeting, the High Springs City Commission agreed to place the Sunday alcohol question on the ballot and agreed to raise...
GRU stops adding fluoride to drinking water
GRU has stopped supplementing its drinking water with fluoride in accordance with a new Florida law that “prohibits the use of any additive to a...
City of Gainesville observes Fourth of July holiday
Residential trash pick-up will not be affected, but there will be no RTS bus service on July 4....
Alachua City Commission delays Tomoka Hills zoning changes, discusses lifting alcohol restrictions near churches
At the June 23 regular meeting, the Alachua City Commission discussed lifting alcohol restrictions near churches and streaming video of Commission meetings, postponed consideration of...