(The headline on this story was updated to correct that the race for Alachua County sheriff is headed for a recount.) Alachua County residents turned out in droves for the 2024 General Election ...

The Alachua County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the allocation of $1.1 million from the General Fund Reserves for environmental studies related to the Mill Creek watershed and ...

Residents of eastern Alachua County on Thursday night voiced their frustrations and concerns over what they want to see improved in their respective cities. Over 50 people gathered in the ...

Alachua County’s general election ended on Nov. 5 with nearly 140,000 votes cast. This election season, voters had the chance to cast ballots for the presidential election as well as seven local ...

Voters of Alachua County reelected incumbent Democrat Kim Barton on Tuesday night. Barton secured the victory with 62% of votes. This election marked the first time Barton has run in a contested race.

Hood has worked with Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) since 2003, when he was first hired on as a deputy. Hood now works as an inspector with the Office of Professional Standards.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency arrived in Alachua County Tuesday to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, which ravaged Florida’s coast Sept. 26. In a press release Tuesday ...

Alachua County Public Schools contains 64 schools and 28,964 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 43.9% of students are economically disadvantaged. The student body at the ...