City of Alachua
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Alachua is a municipal government serving a mid-sized community in North Central Florida within the Gainesville metropolitan area. Its location provides connections to I-75, US-441, and CSX rail, supporting logistics and distribution activity in the region. Rooted in the history of Newnansville, the city is a regional center with a growing life sciences and technology ecosystem, hosting UF's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator and SFC's Perry Center for Emerging Technologies and introducing districts like Progress and San Felasco Tech City alongside BioFlorida's Annual Celebration of Biotechnology. The community emphasizes quality of life with access to freshwater springs along the Santa Fe River, the San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, and Legacy Park, and it claims the lowest residential electric rate in the state. Recent recognition includes the 2024 Restoring Communities Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association, announced in 2025.