Alachua County is proud to announce that its Mobile Response Team (MRT) has won the 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. This recognition celebrates innovative and impactful county government programs nationwide that improve services for residents, increase government efficiency, and enhance the quality of life in communities. The Alachua County Crisis Center has...

Alachua County Animal Resources invites the community to join in the annual Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Animal Resources shelter (3400 NE 53rd Ave., Gainesville). All adoption fees will be waived for the day, giving families the chance to bring home a new dog...

Siemens officially opened the doors to its new 30,000-square-foot office and warehouse on June 18, 2025, marking a major step forward in its regional growth and adding to the expanding roster of companies at San Felasco Tech City. The new facility enhances the company’s ability to serve clients and operate efficiently within North Central Florida...

Consumer sentiment among Floridians was largely unchanged in July, edging up one-tenth of a point to 83.9 from a revised June figure of 83.8. National consumer sentiment also rose slightly, increasing by 1.1 points. “Overall, sentiment remained essentially unchanged in July,” said Hector H. Sandoval, director of the Economic Analysis Program at the University of...