A $3.6 million repair project on the Hatchet Creek Bridge along State Road 26 in Alachua County is expected to wrap up in September, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT fast-tracked the effort after the structure — already deemed structurally deficient before 2024 — sustained additional damage from multiple hurricanes, including flooding caused by Hurricane Debby. Work includes stabilization of the surrounding area near the Newnans Lake Conservation Area and drainage improvements.
Sources: WCJB TV20
Frustrated Alachua County drivers have taken to social media to share footage of cracked pavement and potholes, demanding action from county leaders. One County Road 337 resident said she has lived with the deteriorating conditions for 23 years and was told a scheduled repair has been pushed back from 2027 to 2030. County officials acknowledge the frustration, attributing the backlog to decades of deferred maintenance.
Sources: WCJB TV20
Alachua County has wrapped up an internal investigation into its Animal Resources department, concluding that several of the complaints raised against it could not be substantiated. Community members and volunteers who had pushed for the review expressed disappointment with the findings.
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Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator
