GAINESVILLE The Alachua County Library District has begun construction on a new library branch to serve the Hawthorne community, with the new facility set to replace the existing branch. Site preparation is already underway, including the removal of the old parking lot. Construction is expected to continue for several months, with the new building slated…
ALACHUA COUNTY Several changes may soon be coming to the way the county funds rural fire protection services. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is expected to convene a joint meeting with the Town of LaCrosse on March 1. Although many issues may be up for discussion, two will certainly be the county’s…
LEGAL NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER High Springs WTP Chemical Monitoring Public Notice What happened? Our water system did not meet the requirements of a drinking water rule. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are…
LEGAL NOTICE Fictitious Names Notice is hereby given that FTNSAPP LLC, OWNER, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of FTNS. located at 1258 NW 3RD AVE, APT. 420, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601 intends to register the said name in ALACHUA county with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. (Published:…
NEWBERRY The construction of Newberry’s new City Hall is nearing completion, marking a major step in the city’s efforts to centralize government services and improve accessibility for residents and business owners. Since the groundbreaking in September 2024, the two-story, 11,000-square-foot facility has steadily taken shape and is now expected to open later this fall. For…
LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 01-2022-CP-2603 Division A IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS S. BOHNÉ, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered…
ARCHER Quinnell Lavon Thompson, 43, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and charged with aggravated assault, armed burglary, property damage and petit theft after allegedly entering a home under construction, stealing and returning a trail camera and threatening the property owners with a knife. The owners of the Archer house, which is under construction, reported…
ALACHUA COUNTY Area firefighters had their hands full on Dec. 26 with two crashes in different parts of Alachua County. In Micanopy, at approximately 5 a.m. Sunday morning units from Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) and Micanopy Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle crash in the southbound lane of U.S. Highway…
LACROSSE Former City of Alachua Mayor Gilbert “Gib” Coerper was recognized once again for his lifelong dedication to public service on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as Waldo Mayor Louie Davis presented him with a plaque honoring his years of service to the Alachua County League of Cities (ACLC). The presentation took place during the League’s…
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new laws Wednesday aimed at cracking down on animal cruelty and ensuring greater protection for pets during emergencies and in daily care. Known as Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law, the legislation imposes tougher penalties for abandonment, neglect, and abuse of animals, with specific provisions to address…
