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Alachua County adopts FY27 budget, launches pothole portal, updates curbside collection

The Alachua County Commission approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget at the rollback millage rate of 7.2107 mills — the 10th consecutive year the rate has been reduced — with a roughly $327 million general fund and a $500,000 amendment dedicated to pothole repairs. The county also launched an online Pothole Portal allowing residents to report road issues via an interactive map, and announced that curbside residential collection schedules will change under a new agreement with GFL Solid Waste Southeast beginning October 1. Officials reminded residents that extreme water shortage irrigation restrictions remain in effect despite recent rainfall.

Sources: Alachua County