Citizen Advisory Task Force Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE (CATF)

Major Hurricane Helene Updates

City officials continue to move forward with recovery efforts after Major Hurricane Helene struck the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

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

Temporary Closure Notice

City Facilities Closures - January 22, 2025

Due to potential severe weather in our area, City Hall and Recreation and Culture facilities will be closed Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker

Dance Alive National Ballet will be presenting The Nutcracker at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. This will be a free preview of performances before their December shows at the Phillips Center.

Hurricane Milton Updates

City officials continue to monitor Hurricane Milton and its potential impacts to the City of Alachua.

Elder Options Save the Date

Calling all Alachua County Senior Citizens!

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...