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​Columbia County commissioners set to discuss and possibly vote on a contract that would send their employees to Alachua County on Saturdays to help patch potholes.

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​At the October 13 Alachua County Commission meeting, Commissioners discussed how DEI statutes apply to County grants and whether they want to require Level 2 background screenings in certain County contracts; they also added $144 million to the FY2027 budget for road repair and authorized staff to borrow funds as needed, and they repealed firearm ordinances for the second time.

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​Alachua County Veteran Services, in partnership with the Alachua County Veterans Memorial Committee, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, and local veteran nonprofit organizations, will host the County’s annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

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​The parking garage will attach to the civil and criminal courthouses being built at the new South Main Street court complex. Besides judges, clerks and jurors, the garage will also be used to transfer inmates from the jail to first appearances, hearings and trials.  

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​Alachua County leaders are expanding how residents can report road problems.

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​Firefighters took one person to the burn center after a house fire Tuesday evening in Southwest Alachua County.

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​The Alachua County Commission approved additional funding for road repairs and repealed regulations for firearms in a meeting Tuesday. 

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​Alachua County Public Works is pleased to announce the expansion of the Pothole Portal, which will now allow residents to report additional roadway issues.

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​An Alachua County investigation found that the former Shelter Supervisor and Outreach Program Supervisor at Alachua County Animal Resources (ACAR) held a vaccine clinic on August 22 without veterinary supervision, while knowing that Florida statutes require a veterinarian to supervise the administration of rabies vaccines to privately owned animals.

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Alachua county commissioners are considering making some changes to county rules regarding firearms.

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​Alachua County commissioners are moving forward with a transportation plan totaling $144 million over the next six years, following complaints from residents about potholes and road conditions throughout the county.

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​Alachua County is providing its weekly update on pothole repairs and roadway resurfacing throughout the county. Public Works crews continue to use reports submitted through the online Pothole Portal to identify areas needing repairs and prioritize work.

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