The Alachua County Commission announced at Tuesday’s meeting that the state removed restrictions from a plot of county-owned land, making it a possible location for a long-awaited new animal shelter.
The paperwork has not been finalized, but the state voted in favor of removing the restriction on Dec. 17.
“It’s not official until it’s official,” said County Manager Michele Lieberman. “The vote to approve is there. We still need the paperwork from the state.“…