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​Alachua County Fire Rescue officials are reminding residents about the ongoing burn ban after a two-acre brushfire turned into a 20-acre fire.

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​Firefighters battled a 2-acre brush fire that broke out behind the parking garages at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville on Thursday evening.

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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 April 3, 2026.

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​Alachua County is split between the Suwannee River Water Management District and the St. Johns Water Management District. Both districts are in Phase II Severe Water Shortage, which includes mostly voluntary measures with some mandatory reduction measures.  

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​At the March 24 Regular Meeting, the Alachua County Commission voted to ask the County Attorney to explore appealing a decision by the City of Alachua to approve a golf course, moved forward with recognizing Alachua County Community Remembrance Day on August 19, and discussed Commissioners’ priorities for improvements to West End Park.

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​On Thursday evening, crews responded to a fire in the woods behind the Celebration Pointe parking garage.

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​The event, co-hosted by Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, took place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Alachua County Equestrian Center.

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​​​White spoke with WUFT about his work as director and how the community can honor Vietnam War veterans.

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​Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council are proud to announce the third annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration, which highlights the importance of showcasing, protecting, and preserving the region’s springs and rivers.

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​​Alachua County Animal Resources responded and took custody of the animals involved.

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​Alachua County says the site was originally planned for mixed use, including a fairgrounds and limited waste-related services. But under a new proposal, those plans would change.

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​Alachua County is proud to share that it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.

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​Alachua County, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida, will host an open house to present and receive input on the draft Countywide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan. The meeting will be held on April 15, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (22712 W. Newberry Road, Newberry).​

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​Alachua County spokesperson Mark Sexton told Mainstreet that two dogs were impounded by animal control officers and an investigation will determine whether they should be euthanized.

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​At the end of today’s Alachua County Commission meeting, Commissioners voted to ask GRU for an easement variance to save five live oaks that are currently scheduled to be removed because they are in the right-of-way of the Parker Road extension.

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​​This collaboration highlights a shared commitment between Alachua County and Parks Motor Group to support animal welfare and increase adoption opportunities throughout the community.

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​The Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department, in collaboration with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, invites residents to participate in the Community Reuse & Recycle Day. ​​

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