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​Woodward and other protesters said they will attend the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Feb. 10, objecting to a temporary use permit for the park which the board will vote on.

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​This year, Alachua County’s legislative delegation has filled out request forms for 40 different projects that total $140 million. The majority of the money is for University of Florida projects, followed by local governments, Santa Fe College and then local organizations.  

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​​Sports and Events Manager Stephen Rodriguez said the multi-use facility focuses on indoor track during the winter months. The facility is the only indoor track facility in Florida and attracts people from across the state and around the world, Rodriguez said.

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​The protest focused on whether the project can comply with county rules if approved. Residents called for Alachua County to deny a temporary use permit for the venue, which would host multi-day music festivals and camping.

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​The county will host three public meetings to receive public input on the local housing assistance plan, also known as the LHAP. When finalized, the goal is for the LHAP to summarize affordable housing priorities, planned activities, and funding levels for the years 2026 through 2029.

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​The Alachua County Veteran Service Office is continuing its commitment in 2026 to support veterans, surviving spouses, caregivers, and military families by providing free, accredited assistance with veterans’ benefits and claims.

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​Alachua County Public Works Department will temporarily close a portion of Southwest 24th Avenue, between Southwest 91st Street and 87th Way, to repair a sinkhole beneath the pedestrian path on the south side of the roadway.

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​Firefighters extinguished a brush fire north of Newberry that threatened three homes on Wednesday afternoon.

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​The Alachua County Public Works Department announced an emergency road closure on SW 24th Avenue between SW 91st Street and SW 87th Way in Gainesville due to a minor sinkhole opening.

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​​Alachua County firefighters put out another brush fire as dry weather conditions continue across North Central Florida.

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​Alachua County commissioner Anna Prizzia is asking the sheriff’s office to stop posting mugshots on social media of people who haven’t been convicted.

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​Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott has responded to the Alachua County Commission’s vote to issue a Chair letter asking him to stop posting mugshots on social media.

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​Alachua County is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for consideration as part of the new “Arts in the County Administration Building Program,” an initiative established by the County Commission to showcase local creative talent in County government spaces.

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​Concerns are growing over overcrowding and euthanasia practices at Alachua County Animal Services, as residents call for faster progress on a long-promised new shelter and greater community involvement.

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​At the January 6 Alachua County Commission Special Meeting, the board considered simplifying the review process for certain small development requests and voted 4-1 to send a Chair letter to Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott, asking the agency to stop posting mugshots of non-convicted defendants on social media.

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​Alachua County invites the public to a tree-filled celebration for Florida Arbor Day 2026. This year’s celebration will be held at E.P. Powers Park on Newnan’s Lake (5910 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville) on Jan. 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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