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​Alachua County Fire Rescue crews and Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire in the Green Leaf subdivision off Southwest 75th Street at around 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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​The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) traveled to Archer City Hall on Monday for its annual joint meeting with the City Commission, where the governing bodies discussed Archer’s financial status, as well as county resources for the city as it prepares for growth. 

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​Alachua County commissioners unanimously approved a temporary use permit Tuesday night allowing the Wildflowers Music Festival to move forward in Melrose from March 12–16, following hours of public comment that highlighted deep divisions within the rural community.

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​Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman said that since Fiscal Year 2018, Alachua County has reduced the general millage rate by 0.8648 mills, a 10.22% decrease, while the MSTU Law Enforcement (MSTU-LE) millage rate has remained unchanged for the past six years. Over the same time period, the property valuation in the county increased 72%, while property taxes increased 54%. 

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​At approximately 8:00 p.m. on February 10, crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) and Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded to reports of a multi-unit residential structure fire in the Green Leaf subdivision off SW 75th Street.

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​Cents & Sensibility explains how the county budget works, where revenue comes from, and how funds are used to support services that affect daily life. The guide uses plain language, infographics, and links to break down complex financial topics.

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​Alachua County Public Works is pleased to announce that the resurfacing project on Northeast/Northwest 156th Avenue is on schedule and nearing completion.

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​“This accreditation affirms our commitment to public safety and to providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care,” Fire Chief Harold Theus said. “It reflects the professionalism of our paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and support staff, as well as our focus on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.”

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​ The Children’s Trust, UF Health, the Safety Net Collaborative, and Alachua County have aligned with FindHelp to promote its free, centralized online resource guide for residents to access local services.

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​On February 9, crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department, and Town of Lacrosse Fire Department responded to four fires within a two-hour period.

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​​The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO), formerly known as the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO), is amending its current Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for FYs 24-26 and preparing the draft for FYs 26-28.

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​Alachua County commissioners will hear a presentation on Tuesday regarding the temporary use permit for the controversial Wildflowers Music Park for an event in mid-March.

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