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​Public Works Director Ramon Gavarrete began his presentation by reminding Commissioners that the average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for the county was 60.1 in 2020, with collector roads averaging 57.9; anything below 60 is considered “poor” condition.

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​Public Works Director Ramon Gavarrete updated the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Thursday on the condition of some 700 miles of roadway and efforts to expand pothole crews amid a surge in public feedback.

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​Through unanimous action by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, a portion of SE 185th Avenue has been officially designated Lloyd W. Johnson Sr. Memorial Avenue, creating a lasting tribute to a North Central Florida community leader whose service spanned agriculture, education, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and faith.

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​Alachua County and Gainesville city leaders are complying with a series of demands from a gun rights group over local firearm regulations.

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​​Alachua County invites the public to visit Black Lake Preserve, a newly opened 287-acre nature preserve at 6197 NE 225th St. in Melrose.

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​The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) balanced community outcry and values with political consequences at its regular Tuesday morning meeting before voting unanimously to approve a resolution that expressed concerns regarding the community impacts of immigration-related enforcement activities. 

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​Alachua County Court Services is warning residents about a phone scam targeting community members and family members of people who are incarcerated.

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​Five Alachua County leaders have been appointed to leadership and advisory roles with the National Association of Counties, bringing local expertise to national discussions on human services, transportation, public safety, agriculture and other issues affecting counties across the country.

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​The Alachua County Commission voted 4-0 Tuesday on a resolution addressing law enforcement best practices when handling immigrants, despite concerns from commissioners about potential retaliation from federal and state leaders.

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​t the August 11 meeting, the Alachua County Commission passed an anti-ICE resolution 4-0, although two Commissioners initially indicated they would not vote for the motion. Commissioners emphasized that the resolution is non-binding while saying it is needed to address the issues brought up by residents.

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​Alachua County Court Services is warning residents about a phone scam targeting community members and family members of incarcerated individuals.

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