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​The free event will bring skilled public works employees together from across Alachua County and the region to demonstrate their expertise and skills through various competitions. Registration opens at 7 a.m. and awards will be presented to the highest scores and fastest times in each category.

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​Alachua County extended its countywide burn ban through March 27 after reviewing current wildland fire conditions and consulting with state officials.

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​First-time contestant Jessica Hurov, tourism and economic development director for Alachua County, was rehearsing with her dance partner, Andre Valledon. She has had a long relationship with DANB and its founders, Artistic Director Kim Tuttle and Executive Director Judy Skinner, who are sisters.

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​After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through March 27, 2026.

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​The Alachua County Commission will conduct its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The meeting is in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. There is no evening portion of the meeting.

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​The Saint John’s River and Suwannee River Water Management Districts declared a severe water shortage throughout Alachua County on Wednesday.

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​​Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from the Humane Society of North Central Florida looking for their new loving homes.

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​At its March 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission moved toward purchasing the Chamber of Commerce building, heard an update on the South Pointe trees, and discussed meeting more often with the City Commission to discuss GCRA projects.

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​The idea for a food hub has “been a conversation throughout the years,” said Bailey McClellan, the county’s agriculture economic development coordinator.

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​he St. Johns River and Suwannee Water Management Districts have adopted a Phase II Severe Water Shortage Order for the region due to ongoing drought conditions and declining water levels. The order applies throughout Alachua County and includes the municipalities. The restrictions apply to private wells, water supplied by public or private utilities, and water pumped from surface waters.

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​Alachua County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (5125 NE 63 Ave., Gainesville) will be closed Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for annual staff training.

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​Alachua County’s Fresh Food Pathways Project: Food Hub Feasibility Study will enter Phase II of its 30-month initiative aimed at supporting area farmers, strengthening local food systems and expanding access to locally grown food.

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​At a joint meeting between the Gainesville City Commission and the Alachua County Commission on March 9, commissioners heard an update on the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) and discussed the future of jointly-funded projects on the east side of Gainesville.

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​In 2022, Florida became the first state to pass legislation removing the longstanding requirement that public notices appear in print, allowing counties—if they choose—to designate a website where government notices can be published.  

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