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Alachua County Florida Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Alachua County, Florida.
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News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
A 15-year-old accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS was charged as an adult and booked into the Alachua County Jail.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The changes will allow more recreational activities at a planned community park in Alachua County.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause involving Kamela Patton’s financial disclosures.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The commission hired a new ACAR director and is examining possible regulation of a healthcare provider described as problematic.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
Alachua County is moving toward finding a new company or organization to provide health care at the county jail.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
The Everlee property near Archer Road has been rezoned for a development planned to include 2,500 housing units.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
Alachua County Public Schools is confronting a steep enrollment decline while facing concerns about schools that are failing.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
A University of Florida candidate forum centered on local priorities and discussion of Amendment 3.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The Alachua County Commission authorized staff to borrow funds for additional road work planned for fiscal year 2027.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The Alachua County Commission added to its road repair budget and amended county firearm regulations.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency as Tropical Depression Nine approached.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The Alachua County Library District is celebrating four decades of service while questions about its future funding remain part of the public discussion.
News · Alachua County · Newberry · Florida
Newberry adopted a budget while an investigation into water issues remains ongoing.
News · Alachua County · Florida
Empty schools and unused offices are being considered as possible housing sites for Florida families experiencing homelessness.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
Water-use limits remain in place while Alachua County continues to be classified as experiencing moderate drought.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
The developer behind Tara Forest has filed a lawsuit against Alachua seeking damages of as much as.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
Alachua County has announced a mosquito-borne illness alert through DOH-Alachua.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
Gainesville commissioners moved UF parents’ recorded comments to the end of the meeting and voted to end recorded comments.
News · Alachua County · Gainesville · Florida
The Alachua County School Board approved its budget and a millage increase for the 2026-27 school year.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
Alachua elected officials are warning that Amendment 3 could sharply reduce the money available for local government services.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The University of Florida’s Control Flu Program is bringing free flu vaccines to schools in Alachua County.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
A 30-year-old Lake City woman was arrested after a fatal accident in Alachua County, in a case identified as DUI homicide.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The Alachua City Commission did not complete action on a data center discussion after the mayor abruptly ended a motion.
News · Alachua County · Alachua · Florida
The Alachua County Commission approved the FY2027 budget on first reading and discussed ways to reduce the jail population.