Weekly Media Update (In The News)

​​​​​​​Below is a list of all news items from the last 180 days for issues concerning the Alachua County BoCC.

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collapse PublishWeek : 9/9/2025 ‎(10)
Alachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin CenterMainstreet Daily News9/9/2025
Video: Diesel mechanic training program celebrates inaugural classAlachua Chronicle9/9/2025
Alachua County selected for Housing Supply Accelerator ProgramAlachua Chronicle9/9/2025
County leaders request pause on plans to demolish Thelma A. Botin CenterWCJB TV20 News9/11/2025
Alachua County officials say they are storm-ready as hurricane season peaksWUFT News9/9/2025
Alachua County Commission asks for pause on Thelma Boltin Center, reappoints Poet Laureate, awards “circular economy” grantsAlachua Chronicle9/10/2025
Rabies alert issued near HawthorneAlachua Chronicle9/11/2025
Alachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026 Alachua Chronicle9/11/2025
Rabies alert issued for Alachua County after infected cat foundWCJB TV20 News9/11/2025
North Central Florida residents climb stairs in honor of first responders on 9/11WCJB TV20 News9/11/2025
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Teens rescued in Gainesville brush fireWCJB TV20 News9/7/2025
Alachua County first responders investigate what they are calling a “suspicious fire” at abandoned home  WCJB TV20 News9/5/2025
Animal shelters in north central Florida prepare for hurricane seasonWUFT News9/5/2025
High Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformationMainstreet Daily News9/5/2025
Alachua County renovates motels for homeless people as deadlines approachWCJB TV20 News9/2/2025
Alachua County Pets: Lilly, Scooby Dooby Doo, and TitoWCJB TV20 News9/4/2025
Fire crews rescue teens from brush fire in WaldoAlachua Chronicle9/7/2025
Crews fight fire in condemned residential structure near Newberry Road and Tower RoadAlachua Chronicle9/5/2025
September 9 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle9/5/2025
Alachua County Jail: Partnership, programs, and the path forwardAlachua Chronicle9/4/2025
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Alachua County commissioners vote to take over sports and events center, hire 3 employeesWCJB TV20 News8/26/2025
Alachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics Mainstreet Daily News8/26/2025
Dance Alive National Ballet breaks ground on new studio Mainstreet Daily News8/28/2025
Alachua County starts environmental, development study of Pine Hill Forest in TiogaMainstreet Daily News8/28/2025
Alachua County Commission discusses paratransit service, takes over operation of Sports and Event Center, questions construction noise on 53rd AvenueAlachua Chronicle8/27/2025
Alachua County Labor Day schedules and waste collectionAlachua Chronicle8/26/2025
Alachua County continues efforts to become a sports destinationAlligator8/27/2025
​​Alachua County commissioners request pause on changes to disability transportation service  WCJB TV20 News8/28/2025
Alachua County considers handing animal enforcement duties to sheriff’s officeWCJB TV20 News8/28/2025
Residential trash collection delayed by one day this week due to transfer station fireAlachua Chronicle8/30/2025
September 2 Alachua County Commission Special MeetingAlachua Chronicle8/29/2025
Gainesville Preserve rezoning request hearing tentatively set for OctoberAlachua Chronicle8/28/2025
“We are not responsible for meeting a need the County has”: Gainesville City Commission declines to reconsider bringing paratransit in-houseAlachua Chronicle8/28/2025
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Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisoryMainstreet Daily News8/20/2025
Alachua County Crisis Center to host virtual mental health symposiumMainstreet Daily News8/20/2025
Alachua County health leaders issue warning after several chickens test positive for West Nile virusWCJB TV20 News8/20/2025
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations Mainstreet Daily News8/20/2025
Alachua County Health Department warns of increased mosquito-borne diseases in countyGainesville Sun8/21/2025
Alachua County urges residents to sign up for Smart911, use Text-to-911Alachua Chronicle8/22/2025
August 26 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle8/22/2025
UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County names new family and consumer sciences agentAlachua Chronicle8/25/2025
collapse PublishWeek : 8/12/2025 ‎(15)
Florida DOGE members to visit Alachua County to begin auditWCJB TV20 News8/13/2025
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessionsMainstreet Daily News8/12/2025
Alachua County leaders unanimously approved zoning changes for development near Newnans LakeWCJB TV20 News8/12/2025
Alachua County commissioners to discuss and consider plan for subdivision near Newnan’s LakeWCJB TV20 News8/12/2025
Children’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative PlanWCJB TV20 News8/12/2025
Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose purchased, residents don’t want zoning exemption approvedWCJB TV20 News8/14/2025
Firefighters battle mobile home fire in Alachua, roadway closedWCJB TV20 News8/14/2025
Alachua County Commission moves forward with exploring 24-hour childcare for public sector employeesAlachua Chronicle8/14/2025
‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalksMainstreet Daily News8/15/2025
Alachua County Commission moves Newnans Lake development forward, brings up nine new topics during Commission CommentAlachua Chronicle8/15/2025
Alachua County Poet Laureate to hold poetry reading at Heartwood Soundstage on August 20Alachua Chronicle8/15/2025
 Doge auditors to visit Alachua County again this weekWCJB TV20 News8/12/2025
Alachua County Farmers’ Market exploring options for relocation to make room for county fire training facilityWUFT News8/12/2025
Alachua County seeks public input on commission district mapsMainstreet Daily News8/18/2025
Alachua County officials ask for public comment over redistrictingWCJB TV20 News8/18/2025
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Animal Resources hosts annual Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-ThonAlachua Chronicle8/8/2025
Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026Mainstreet Daily News8/7/2025
Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Mainstreet Daily News8/5/2025
Florida DOGE plans to visit Alachua County amid investigation into local governments’ spendingWCJB TV20 News8/5/2025
Florida CFO Ingoglia says DOGE team to review Alachua County's 'excessive spending'Gainesville Sun8/5/2025
Back to school — kids and bicycle safetyAlachua Chronicle8/7/2025
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Mainstreet Daily News8/5/2025
Proposed Gainesville housing development sparks uproar over possible threat to Paynes PrairieWUFT News8/5/2025
World Masters Event has been named a finalist for a national awardAlachua Chronicle8/6/2025
Cuscowilla summer camp wraps with fun and adventureAlachua Chronicle8/6/2025
Ribbon-cutting of diesel mechanic training program to be held August 11Alachua Chronicle8/5/2025
At least 100 cats and dogs find forever homes at Alachua County adoption driveWUFT News8/9/2025
Residents invited to learn about Alachua County flood map updatesMainstreet Daily News8/11/2025
Alachua County sends reminder to drivers regarding school bus safetyMainstreet Daily News8/8/2025
Alachua County residents invited to Comprehensive Plan update workshopMainstreet Daily News8/8/2025
Back to school: Bus safety tipsAlachua Chronicle8/9/2025
Back to school – Reminding motorists to share the roadAlachua Chronicle8/8/2025
August 12 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle8/8/2025
Santa Fe College unveils new diesel engine mechanical coursesWCJB TV20 News8/11/2025
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Alachua County’s World Masters Championship nominated for awardWCJB TV20 News8/3/2025
Alachua County seeks input on potential local food hubAlachua Chronicle8/1/2025
August 5 Alachua County Commission Special MeetingsAlachua Chronicle8/1/2025
Alachua County begins design phase to help widen Archer Road to four lanesAlachua Chronicle7/29/2025
One year after Hurricane Debby, Alachua County officials urge preparednessWUFT News8/4/2025
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Alachua County Fire Rescue leader named Chief of the YearGainesville Sun7/23/2025
Alachua County congratulates graduating Certified Public Manager cohortAlachau Chronicle7/23/2025
Alachua County to host public workshop on Lochloosa Slough Preserve recreation plansAlachua Chronicle7/25/2025
Heat advisory – Cool public spacesAlachua Chronicle7/27/2025
Alachua County’s Harold Theus named Florida’s Fire Chief of the YearMainstreet Daily News7/22/2025
Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars?Mainstreet Daily News7/25/2025
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15 dogs rescued during dog fighting investigation raid in Gainesville, Alachua CountyWCJB News7/16/2025
County attempts to ease residents' minds over proposed development near Paynes PrairieGainesville Sun7/18/2025
Officials mark second milestone in east Gainesville transformation projectGainesville Sun7/18/2025
ACFR Chief Theus named Career Fire Chief of the Year for FloridaAlachua Chronicle7/16/2025
City of Gainesville, community partners celebrate milestone in East GainesvilleAlachua Chronicle7/18/2025
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Alachua County plan strives to improve community healthMainstreet Daily News7/9/2025
Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fallMainstreet Daily News7/8/2025
Global parkrun community expands to West End Mainstreet Daily News7/9/2025
Alachua County Crisis Center seeks volunteer counselorsMainstreet Daily News7/9/2025
Alachua County Commission boots Celebration Pointe sports center operator over contract issuesWCJB TV20 News7/8/2025
Alachua County owed more than $500,000 from LLC, company respondsWCJB TV20 News7/8/2025
Alachua County Commission votes to take over operation of Sports and Events CenterAlachua Chronicle7/8/2025
Alachua County to take control of sports and events center from Celebration Pointe ownersGainesville Sun7/9/2025
Alachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positionsMainstreet Daily News7/10/2025
Officials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner Mainstreet Daily News7/9/2025
Cornell reappointed as Chair of FAC Policy CommitteeAlachua Chronicle7/9/2025
Commissioner Alford appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of DirectorsAlachua Chronicle7/9/2025
​​Club interested in Alachua County sports center after operator removed  WCJB TV20 News7/11/2025
Newnans Lake neighbors fear proposed development could muddy its futureAlligator7/14/2025
​​RADD Sports defends role in letter amid Alachua County Sports and Event Center shakeup  WCJB TV20 News7/10/2025
Weekly parkrun event to be held at West End Community Park in JonesvilleGainesville Sun7/8/2025
Emergency Preparedness Seminar held in AlachuaWCJB TV20 News7/12/2025
Alachua County Commission hears from Paynes Prairie development opponents, approves first step for Ironwood Industrial Park, sets maximum property tax ratesAlachua Chronicle7/10/2025
collapse PublishWeek : 7/1/2025 ‎(12)
All Alachua County public works and emergency vehicles to be fitted with dash cameras thanks to new initiativeWCJB TV20 News7/1/2025
Massive barn fire in Alachua County causes over $1 million in damagesWCJB TV20 News7/1/2025
Alachua County’s response to Champions Park discussion at Newberry City Commission meetingAlachua Chronicle7/6/2025
July 8 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle7/3/2025
Alachua County launches interactive ‘Forward Focus’ micrositeAlachua Chronicle7/3/2025
Citizens needed for the Citizen Climate Advisory CommitteeAlachua Chronicle7/3/2025
Alachua County kicks off inaugural Youth AcademyAlachua Chronicle7/2/2025
Art Grant applications now openAlachua Chronicle7/1/2025
Firefighters extinguish fire at large workshop/barnAlachua Chronicle7/1/2025
Alachua County Fire Rescue, Newberry Fire Department extinguish massive barn fireGainesville Sun7/1/2025
Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions ParkMainstreet Daily News7/7/2025
Alachua County Commission decides to start over on Legacy Community workforce housing development, discusses second option for new animal shelterAlachua Chronicle7/7/2025
collapse PublishWeek : 6/24/2025 ‎(8)
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballotMainstreet Daily News6/26/2025
Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housingMainstreet Daily News6/24/2025
Independence Day schedules and waste collectionAlachua Chronicle6/26/2025
Alachua County Poet Laureate welcomes contributions from cancer survivors for Survivorship Summit poemAlachua Chronicle6/26/2025
Alachua County Manager shares 2025 Annual Report and FY26 Budget MessageAlachua Chronicle6/25/2025
Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office offers self-service kiosks for vehicle registration renewals at two Publix locationsAlachua Chronicle6/25/2025
New moms, newborns helped by program serving Alachua County familiesGainesville Sun6/25/2025
Firefighters respond to residential fire in Kanapaha HighlandsAlachua Chronicle6/29/2025
collapse PublishWeek : 6/17/2025 ‎(11)
Alachua County, Gainesville leaders to research alternative venues for Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in 2027WCJB TV20 News6/18/2025
Firefighters respond to fatal accident in HawthorneMainstreet Daily News6/19/2025
Gainesville crash survivor reunites with first responders who saved her lifeWCJB TV20 News6/22/2025
Alachua County issues scam email warningWCJB TV20 News6/21/2025
Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval FaireMainstreet Daily News6/17/2025
Alachua County Fire Rescue reports fatal crash on U.S. Highway 301 in HawthorneGainesville Sun6/19/2025
Gainesville, Alachua County continue search for permanent home for Hoggetowne Medieval FaireGainesville Sun6/18/2025
One person injured in rollover accident on Newberry RoadAlachua Chronicle6/21/2025
Photos: Fire crews contain residential fire that started in the garageAlachua Chronicle6/20/2025
June 24 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle6/20/2025
Alachua County ham radio heroes launch high school robotics teams into orbit with Space Station connectionAlachua Chronicle6/20/2025
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Gainesville gun awareness group opens new office, searches for fundingWUFT News6/12/2025
Alachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations.Mainstreet Daily News6/10/2025
Alachua County Juneteenth hours and waste collectionAlachua Chronicle6/12/2025
15th Annual Gainesville-Alachua County Employment Law SeminarAlachua Chronicle6/11/2025
Alachua County warns Viking of pending default of Sports and Events Center operator contractAlachua Chronicle6/10/2025
Alachua County commissioners work on plans for more affordable housingWCJB TV20 News6/11/2025
Alachua County gives Celebration Pointe sports center operator 30 days to resolve contract issuesWCJB TV20 News6/11/2025
Alachua County commissioners move forward on West End conversionWCJB TV20 News6/10/2025
The Alachua County Sports Center contractor sent notice of default for non-payment by county, owes more than $500 thousandWCJB TV20 News6/10/2025
Alachua County discusses gun violenceWCJB TV20 News6/11/2025
Rochelle, Windsor and Grove Park residents urge county to take action about dangerous roadsWUFT News6/13/2025
June 17 Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission Joint MeetingAlachua Chronicle6/13/2025
June 16 Alachua County Commission and the City of Micanopy Commission Joint MeetingAlachua Chronicle6/13/2025
Alachua County Commission OKs West End Park plan, tables housing program discussionGainesville Sun6/11/2025
Alachua County says Celebration Pointe in default of sports center contractGainesville Sun6/12/2025
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Split vote delays decision on High Springs Sunday alcohol sales; ‘Its unfair’WCJB TV20 News6/5/2025
Alachua Youth Academy now accepting applicationsWCJB TV20 News6/4/2025
Alachua County accepting applications for inaugural Youth AcademyMainstreet Daily News6/6/2025
Alachua County adds tree-branch trimmer to trail maintenance fleetMainstreet Daily News6/5/2025
County adds right-of-way, tree-branch trimming vehicle to fleetAlachua Chronicle6/4/2025
Alachua County launches Youth Academy, now accepting applicationsAlachua Chronicle6/4/2025
June 5 Alachua County Commission and City of High Springs Commission Joint MeetingAlachua Chronicle6/4/2025
High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinanceMainstreet Daily News6/6/2025
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County’s next community listening session for the Rochelle, Windsor, and Grove Park communitiesAlachua Chronicle6/6/2025
June 10 Alachua County Commission Regular MeetingAlachua Chronicle6/6/2025
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Gainesville and Alachua County honor veterans and fallen service members with Memorial Day CommemorationWUFT News5/27/2025
Alachua County commissioners wary of loaning $253,000 to Archer for wastewater facility projectWCJB TV20 News5/27/2025
Alachua County Commission approves 149-home development near Newnans Lake after 2.5 hours of public commentAlachua Chronicle5/29/2025
Alachua County to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Fire Station #21Alachua Chronicle5/27/2025
Alachua County Commission approves 149-home development near Newnans Lake, sparking mixed reactionsWCJB TV20 News5/29/2025
Alachua County Fire Rescue holds ribbon-cutting for new fire stationWCJB TV20 News5/30/2025
Alachua County holds grand opening for Fire Station #21WUFT News5/30/2025
‘It is a public health crisis’: Vigil honoring gun violence survivors held in GainesvilleWCJB TV20 News5/31/2025
Alachua County raises flag, decouples hose at ceremony for new Fire Station 21Mainstreet Daily News5/30/2025
Archer receives loan from Alachua County, looks to Newberry for outstanding fundsGainesville Sun5/30/2025
Alachua County Commission reluctantly agrees to loan $68k to Archer to avoid missing permit deadlinesAlachua Chronicle5/30/2025
June 3 Alachua County Commission Special MeetingAlachua Chronicle5/30/2025
Alachua County’s new fire station: ‘It’s neat to see people’s reactions to it’WCJB TV20 News5/30/2025
High Springs Brewing Company stages hurricane preparedness lessonsWCJB TV20 News6/1/2025
Alachua County hams host thrilling 24-hour radio showdown with high-tech twists!Alachua Chronicle6/2/2025
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Restoration project of historic Alachua Spring still stalled without fundingWUFT News5/22/2025
Alachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Mainstreet Daily News5/20/2025
Community workshop gathers input on county road safety overhaulWUFT News5/20/2025
Alachua County to offer support group for Spanish-language sexual violence survivorsMainstreet Daily News5/23/2025
Possible sinkhole activity shuts down Alachua County roadWCJB TV20 News5/20/2025
Local Planning Agency/Planning Commission vacancies in 2025Alachua Chronicle5/22/2025
Alachua County Memorial Day hours and waste collectionAlachua Chronicle5/21/2025
An Emancipation Day message from Alachua County Chair Charles Chestnut IVAlachua Chronicle5/20/2025
CR 239 closed to through trafficAlachua Chronicle5/20/2025
Wildfire in northeast Alachua County now 90% containedWCJB TV20 News5/26/2025
Memorial Day events planned across North Central FloridaWCJB TV20 News5/25/2025
North Central Florida officials warn public of scam collection callsWCJB TV20 News5/25/2025
Officials recommend avoiding CR 225 due to a brush fireAlachua Chronicle5/26/2025
collapse PublishWeek : 5/13/2025 ‎(13)
Alachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contractMainstreet Daily News5/14/2025
New sculpture symbolizing justice to grace Downtown Gainesville’s future court complexWCJB TV20 News5/13/2025
Alachua County to host SS4A and Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan meetingMainstreet Daily News5/16/2025
Horse rescued from buried septic tank in Alachua County, later euthanizedWCJB TV20 News5/14/2025
Alachua County leaders wait to discuss budget due to holdups in Tallahassee.WCJB TV20 News5/13/2025
Alachua County Fire Rescue reports multiple injuries following a crash on Northwest 39th AvenueWCJB TV20 News5/15/2025
Memorial vigil to honor survivors of gun violenceAlachua Chronicle5/17/2025
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