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Swallowtail Farm to host its 2013 spring festival
By WUFT News on April 25th, 2013 | Last updated: April 28, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Swallowtail Farm will be hosting its fourth annual Spring Festival on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
Little progress in plan to convert former prison to homeless shelter
By Savannah Olinger on April 24th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 5:08 pm
The city of Gainesville is in the process of purchasing the former Gainesville Correctional Institution to convert it into a homeless shelter. The city plans to begin offering services to those in need by fall.
Elementary school hopes to inspire students with month-long reading program
By Drew Bryan on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 25, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Shell Elementary students are reading the book “Jason and Elihu” in an effort by teachers to get kids back into reading.
Gainesville Police Department step up checks on ‘critical infrastructure’ in wake of Boston bombing
By Courtney Allen on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Gainesville and University police departments have been taking extra steps in screening for suspicious packages in light of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
WUFT Weekender: Robin Hood, Great Cloth Diaper Change, Farm and Forest Festival
By Emily Stanton and Andrew V. Pestano on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 20, 2013 at 10:56 am
Gainesville will play host to events such as Robin Hood, The Great Cloth Diaper Change and the Farm & Forest Festival.
WUFT-FM wins seven Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
By WUFT News on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 18, 2013 at 4:44 pm
WUFT-FM won seven Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the winners Thursday.
Group to hold organizing meeting for immigration reform coalition in Alachua County
By Rachel Jones on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 18, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Gainesville Interfaith Alliance for Immigrant Justice hopes to organize a coalition for immigration reform within Florida’s 3rd District. The group will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to plan for action.
GPD increasing security around the city in response to Boston Marathon explosions
By Amanda Jackson on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 16, 2013 at 10:53 am
The Gainesville Police Department will be increasing patrols near buildings that could be targeted in attacks.
More early votes cast in Gainesville mayoral runoff
By Erik Ugartachea on April 15th, 2013 | Last updated: April 15, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Early voting closed Sunday, so residents’ last chance to vote is election day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m at designated voting sites. Bring a current and valid photo signature ID.
In the News: Poll shows Lowe lagging in Gainesville mayoral run-off
By Chris Peralta on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 5:49 pm
With Gainesville mayor’s race days away, exclusive poll shows incumbent Craig Lowe in trouble – St. Pete Polls finds Gainesville mayoral candidate Craig Lowe trailing opponent Ed Braddy. The poll found 40 percent of registered voters favoring Braddy, while 36 [...]
