Response and Resource Center

The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19, consistent with the recommendations and mandates of Federal and State agencies

City of Alachua Provides Public Internet in Neighborhood Parks

The City of Alachua has launched Access Alachua, a project providing public internet at the City’s neighborhood parks.

April 2023 Election Cancelled

Life-Saving Award Presented to Officer Flaherty

​April 25th, 2022 at the City of Alachua Commission meeting, Officer Z. Flaherty was presented with the Alachua Police Department's Life-Saving Award.

APD Makes Arrest For Columbia County Sheriff's Office

On March 17, 2022 John Clink (33) was arrested by APD on an escape warrant. The warrant was signed after Clink failed to return from a court-ordered furlough yesterday afternoon.

Movie Night at Legacy Park

Road Changes to SR 235 (NW 140th Street)

Roadside parking on SR 235 from US Hwy 441 to NW 158th Place is no longer permitted.

City of Alachua names Sandusky Chief of Police

Interim City Manager Mike DaRozn appointed Lt. Jesse Sandusky as Chief of Police.

Chief Chad Scott's Farewell

After 13 years of dedicated service to the City of Alachua, Chief Chad Scott says his farewells.

2021 Officer Of The Year - Carlos Hunt

Sgt. Hunt was named Officer Of The Year for 2021 by Chief Chad Scott.

Alachua Police Department's NEW Mobile App

We are happy to release our brand new Smartphone App available for FREE download.

Officer MC Swindell

We are saddened and heartbroken to learn of the passing of one of our own, MC Swindell

Aging & Dental Health

Take care of your teeth, and they'll stay with you forever. We've all heard this saying, but...

Flu Vaccine More Important Than Ever

By Bette Simpson Especially Important for Adults 65 years and Older The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tells us that getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever for all of us because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC goes on to say..

Legacy Park Fall Concert Series

Join us at Legacy Park Amphitheatre for an evening of good family fun and music. These concerts will take place between September 11 and November 6th and will feature a variety of musical genres and performers. More....

Fall Volleyball Registrations

The City of Alachua in partnership with the Alachua County Task Force for Recreation offers co-ed volleyball ages 7-10 and girls volleyball ages 11-14. Register at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center by the August 29th deadline.

2021 Alachua Election Runoff Results

The City of Alachua Runoff election results are in...

The City of Alachua Supports Fair Housing

What everyone should know about equal opportunity in housing,

Land Use & Development Projects Online Map

The City of Alachua Planning & Community Development Department has developed an online, interactive map.

Growth Trends Report - September 2016

The City's Fiscal Year 2016 Strategic Plan identified an initiative (Initiative 1.6) to develop a report containing data and analyses...