June 10, 2026

Highlights from the June 9, 2026 County Commission Meeting

These highlights will give residents a quick review of the most recent County Commission meeting, including video, the agenda and other useful links.



Property tax reform impact

The commission heard a presentation on the impacts of the Florida Legislature’s property tax reform ballot measure, which will go before voters in November.

Watch the discussion.

Read the complete highlights for this meeting.

Alachua County Provides Update on Data Centers

Alachua County is aware that many residents are concerned about whether large-scale data centers are allowed under the county’s current development rules and what public process would be required before they could be considered. The County Commission is also concerned about these facilities.

In Alachua County, large-scale data centers are not allowed under the current Comprehensive Plan or land development code. When the plan and code were adopted, large-scale data centers were not listed as a potential use in any zoning district. While uses that are similar to listed uses may be allowed under the county’s land development code, large-scale data centers are not similar to other allowed uses based on factors such as size, intensity, operating hours, traffic impacts, and demands on public services. Because of this, they cannot be built unless the county updates both the Comprehensive Plan and the land development code.

Read the full update about data centers.

Storm Ready Storytime Comes to Local Libraries

​​​Alachua County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Alachua County Library District, invites families with young children ages 3 to 8 to attend Storm Ready Storytime.

The free educational program is designed to help children learn about storm safety and emergency preparedness as the 2026 hurricane season gets underway.

During each Storm Ready Storytime session, Emergency Management staff will read “Henry and the Hurricane” by Brittany Perkins Castillo and engage children in interactive activities that make emergency preparedness fun and accessible. Participants will decorate their own safety kits, learn about severe weather safety, and discover simple ways their families can prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies.

Learn more about the Storm Ready Storytime.

​The Alachua County Broadband Initiative is hosting three free Fiber Education and Digital Literacy events on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in partnership with Kinetic. The events will focus on fiber broadband education, cybersecurity and digital literacy. 

They will be held at three locations: 

• Hawthorne Library (6640 SE 221st St., Hawthorne) from noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Alachua Library (14913 NW 140th St., Alachua) from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• Alachua County Fire Rescue Training Building (5827 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville) from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The program will introduce residents to fiber internet technology, essential technology skills and web-based tools that support everyday life at home, work, and school. Participants will learn how to protect personal information online, recognize cyber scams, understand the benefits of fiber internet, and use digital tools more effectively.

These events are part of the Kinetic Digital Literacy Program, which is supported through the Alachua County Broadband Deployment Assistance Grant. 

View Kinetic's learning modules online.

For more information about Kinetic fiber internet solutions, visit www.gokinetic.com.

For more information on broadband in Alachua County, visit the Alachua County Broadband Initiative webpage and the Florida Commerce's Office of Broadband​ webpage.

The City of Gainesville Office of Equity & Inclusion and the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office will host the 16th Annual Gainesville-Alachua County Employment Law Seminar on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The free virtual event will provide valuable information on current employment law issues affecting employers, human resources professionals, compliance investigators, attorneys and business owners. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to those who sign up.



Find out more about the employment law seminar.

Residents needed for Environmental and Climate Advisory Committees

Alachua County is seeking residents who are passionate about protecting the environment and helping guide local climate action efforts to serve on two advisory boards.

The Environmental Protection Advisory Committee (EPAC) and the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC) are accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancies. County residents from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about the committees.

Advisory Board Vacancies

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to give back to your community and participate in your county's decision-making process? Serving on an Alachua County advisory board offers you this chance. The County Commission relies on input from these boards to make informed decisions and set policies.

For example, the Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center Advisory Council has four vacancies. This council provides an opportunity for meaningful community involvement with the Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Council members offer insight and recommendations to the center and County Commissioners on how to best support survivors of sexual assault and other crime victims in our community.

Read more about advisory board vacancies.

Current Legal Notices

Working Group - Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Meeting

Public Hearing - Development Review Committee Hearing

City of Newberry - Public Hearing - Notice of Resolution No. 2026-21

City of Newberry - Public Hearing - Notice of Resolution No. 2026-22

Working Group - Local Mitigation Strategy Project Ranking Task Force Meeting

Invitation to Bid - ITB 26-602-LC: Construction of Alachua County Land Conservation Complex