The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following 4-H Youth Development Programs for August 2026. These programs are offered by Mary Lee Sale, 4-H Youth Development Agent. 4-H Enrollment Opens September 1, 2026 Enrollment …
The Alachua County Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). This meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. The …
The Alachua County Growth Management Department’s GIS Division has launched a redesigned Map Genius website, making it easier and faster for residents to quickly access property and geographic information in one place. With more than 60 information …
The Alachua County Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). This meeting begins at 6 p.m. The committee will take public comments in person only. The meeting …
Alachua County is proud to recognize five county leaders who will be serving in leadership and advisory roles with the National Association of Counties (NACo), bringing their expertise to national discussions on human services, transportation, public …
Announcements Communications Director Mark Sexton introduced Shani Allman as the county’s new Code Administration director. Sexton announced the recent Alachua County appointments to committees for the National Association of Counties (NACo). Florida’s …
Alachua County invites the public to visit Black Lake Preserve, a newly opened 287-acre nature preserve at 6197 NE 225th St. in Melrose. The preserve’s opening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, with …
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department invites residents to attend a free workshop focused on saving money, conserving natural resources and improving their homes and landscapes on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The workshop is free, open to the …
Alachua County Court Services is warning residents about a phone scam targeting community members and family members of incarcerated individuals. In the scam, a caller claims to be a government official who can arrange an incarcerated individual's …
Alachua County is proud to recognize five county leaders who will be serving in leadership and advisory roles with the National Association of Counties (NACo), bringing their expertise to national discussions on human services, transportation, public …
Alachua County continues to deliver on the County Commission’s historic $250 million investment in the 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP). Since voters approved the Wild Spaces & Public Places surtax, 42 transportation …
The Alachua County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). The …
As the new school year begins, the Alachua County Public Works Department would like to share some tips for parents, guardians, and kids on bicycle safety. Bicycles on the roadway are considered vehicles, and bicyclists are the drivers, with the same …
Alachua County Public Works is reminding drivers about school bus safety. The penalty for failure to stop for a school bus is $265, and if a second offense is committed within five years, the person’s license will be suspended for up to one year. The …
This news release is being published at the request of Alachua County Reads. The Alachua County Reads (ACR) collaborative continues its countywide effort to improve literacy for residents of all ages. The Virtual Literacy Hub at www.alachuacountyreads.org …
New requirements for new and existing septic systems are now in effect in parts of Alachua County following updates to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Basin Management Action Plans. The goal is to improve water quality by …
Alachua County Animal Resources reminds residents about the annual Summer Lovin' Adopt-A-Thon, the animal shelter’s biggest adoption event of the year. The event is held in partnership with the University of Florida and its student chapter of the …
The Alachua County Commission is now accepting applications for its Small Grant Initiative (SGI), which provides funding to eligible nonprofit grassroots organizations and emerging small businesses serving Alachua County residents. Eligible emerging small …
Alachua County's Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center has wrapped up its 2026 summer camp season after seven weeks of outdoor recreation, environmental education and hands-on learning for local youth. The day camp welcomed an average of 70 children, …
The 2026 Disability Awareness Expo will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center (1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville). The expo is an opportunity for government/public agencies and private …
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