The publication, which was established in November 2000, was originally known as Alachua Today and published its first edition on December 14, 2000.

The focus of the publication is the small towns around Gainesville, Fla.

The main cities and towns covered by Alachua County Today are Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Hawthorne, LaCrosse, Archer and Waldo.

Alachua County Today charges $0.25 per issue.

In 2002 and 2003, Alachua County Today was named the best weekly newspaper in the state of Florida by the Florida Press Association.