Yet none of the parks in Alachua County — and most in the state — come anywhere close to meeting that. And people who use the parks, or volunteer in them, believe Steverson's goal is misguided.

More than half a dozen RV parks and campgrounds exist in and around Alachua County alone — upward of 1,100 in the state — according to campground review organization RV LIFE Campgrounds.

Alachua County has dozens of spots set aside for recreation and conservation, ... county and state-owned parks on Gainesville.com — to plan your next family outing.

Alachua County late Sunday issued a local state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The order follows that of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who on Sunday expanded a state of emergency ...

Former Board Member of Alachua County Forever Committee, City of Gainesville’s B.I.G. Idea Committee and Parks & Recreation Committee, Alachua County’s Parks & Recreation Board, Santa Fe ...

At the Oct. 22 Alachua County Regular Commission meeting, the Board of County Commissioners passed a proclamation declaring October 2024 as “National Arts and Humanities Month” in Alachua County.

Before the change, Alachua County voters only could vote for one state senator in the District 8 state Senate seat, which is occupied by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville.

Also, in cooperation with Putnam County, Alachua County residents will be welcome at the Ochwilla Elementary School shelter (also pet-friendly) located at 299 State Rd 21, Hawthorne FL.

With $100 million a year Florida has budgeted for land acquisition and conservation, Alachua County could have the funding to buy 13,351 acres of land for future parks.

Alachua County parks All Alachua County parks, preserves and boat ramps will close Sunday at 5 p.m. and reopen following the storm after officials inspect the sites for safety issues. Waste collection ...

The county’s disabled population ratio is lower than that of the state average, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. She said she saw an opportunity to bring change and grasped it.