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Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development
The organizers of a petition to "Stop the largest housing development in the City of Alachua next to the Mill Creek Sink" are seeking signatures before Monday evening's Alachua City Commission meeting. The post Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
The Gainesville City Commission amended and passed the first reading for a new inclusionary zoning policy on Thursday, straying from staff’s recommendation. The inclusionary zoning policy will require new multifamily developments with more than 10 units to set aside 10% of their units for affordable housing. The units will need to stay under the affordability guidelines indefinitely.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments In Alachua And Collier Counties
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments on Monday in Alachua and Collier counties. Adam Lee, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. Lee is a Managing Member at Adam Lee Law PLLC. He has worked at the firm since 2016. He earned both his...
“The Big Bad Bully” Mayor Ward Receives Letter From Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus President
Last Monday President of the Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus, Armando Grundy Gomes, sent a letter addressed to Mayor Harvey Ward. Re: Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment, and Threats toward Black Women from a so- called “Progressive” Mayor. Hello Mayor Ward,. I am writing to address the events that transpired...
Mentoring program celebrates 13th year of existence in Alachua County
Young men involved with the 13th edition of the Manhood Youth Development Program were honored and received words of wisdom during a ceremony on Sunday. Held at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center in downtown Gainseville, the theme was "Past, Present and Future: From Boys to Men." "We needed to reach back to help these...
Keep Alachua County Beautiful names new executive director
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville resident Carlos Gonzalez was named the executive director of Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB). This announcement comes after the organization re-located in April, and kicked out their former director Tyler Smith. KACB moved into an office after the city kicked them out of their previous...
The Point, July 22, 2024: Town of Welaka faces uncertain future
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • WUFT News: 'You don’t see this in the city': Welaka has an unknown future. "Without prior knowledge or an expert in your front seat to guide you, it could be easy to overlook Welaka. But slow down, and the town reveals a natural haven that has managed to preserve some of what the Bartrams saw on the riverbanks nearly three centuries ago."
Alachua County realtor Terry Martin-Back completes treatment court program, charges dropped
Terry Martin-Back has successfully completed the Veterans Treatment Court program resulting in the dismissal of charges for threats madein 2022against Gainesville city commissioners. Court documents, including the Veterans Treatment Court Notice of Completion, confirm Martin-Back's successful participation and completion of the intensive rehabilitation program. This marks the conclusion of a...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Leanetta McNealy
Leanetta McNealy is the incumbent candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face Lew Welge in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: We...
Meet the Alachua County School Board District 2 candidate: A Q&A with Thomas Vu
Thomas Vu is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 2 and will face incumbent Diyonne McGraw in the Aug. 20 primary election. More: 2024 Voter Guide: School Board of Alachua County. See how the candidates stack up ...
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