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​Alachua County Public Works is excited to announce the construction of the Northwest 122nd Street extension, a project designed to improve connectivity, safety, and accessibility in western Alachua County.

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​The Alachua County Commission previously approved an interim agreement for Dr. Webb, covering March 23 through September 30, 2026, on the consent agenda of their January 27 meeting.

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​Multiple fire units responded to a single-story house fire in Hawthorne on Tuesday evening.

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​Firefighters in Alachua County put out a house fire in Hawthorne Tuesday night.

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​The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to serve as crisis line counselors. The next training class begins Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and runs for six weeks. The center asks for a minimum commitment of nine months. There is no fee for the training, and applicants do not need to possess any specific degrees or experience to attend.

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​The installations are part of the County’s ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety and protect pedestrians in school zones throughout Alachua County.

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​​​“This event is about providing immediate support while also connecting veterans and their families to long-term resources that strengthen stability and well-being,” said Alachua County Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White. “By bringing community partners and essential services together in one place, we help ensure veterans not only receive help today, but know exactly where to turn tomorrow.”

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​O-Town Compost will be at the Alachua County Rural Collection Centers on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., distributing free Kitchen Caddies to Alachua County residents. This initiative aims to encourage residents to divert food scraps and organic waste from the landfill by participating in composting efforts.

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​Southwest Gainesville and unincorporated Alachua County, along the city’s boundaries, continue to be a fast-growing area. The two projects before the Planning Commission would increase density on an 8-acre parcel by 75% for multi-family units, while the second would rezone a 1.2-acre parcel for an automotive-oriented business.  

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​At about 6:24 p.m. on February 17, units from Alachua County Fire Rescue, Windsor Fire Department, Melrose Fire Department, and the Cross Creek Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in Hawthorne. Units arrived to find a single-story residence with heavy fire showing from the roof. 

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​On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, Alachua County Public Works, in cooperation with the City of Newberry, will be converting the intersection of County Road 235 and Newberry Lane to an All-Way-Stop controlled intersection.

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