Waldo Police Department

Welcome to the City of Waldo, Florida Business Impact Estimates 2025 Annual Water Quality Report Waldo, a small town in North Central Florida with old Florida natural beauty and new opportunities waiting. Waldo has a rich history, it was founded in the 1820’s, and established as a City in 1859. A series of disastrous freezes that laid havoc on the areas horticultural assets, a downtown fire, the depression and the decision to move the Railroad operations out of Waldo put an end to town’s tourism and trade. Today the old red caboose on display in the city park holds the key to Waldo’s past. It is the symbol of the town’s rich history and serves as a reminder to its community that Waldo remains a great place to live and to raise a family. Waldo offers new comers the charm of a small town with the benefit of living in Alachua County with its numerous resources and advantages. Non-emergency: (800) 669-9777. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Waldo city, FL has an estimated population of 877.