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Category Archives: Politics
Same-sex marriage’s effect on children
By Jennifer Mesika on March 29th, 2013 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm
The recent debate over same-sex marriage affects more than the rights of adults, but the lives of children as well.
Sampling of Mayor Craig Lowe’s supporters still behind him
By Kristen Morrell on March 27th, 2013 | Last updated: March 27, 2013 at 12:43 pm
WUFT called multiple people selected randomly from Lowe’s campaign treasurer’s report to see how they feel about the mayor and the upcoming election. One suggests both Lowe and Ed Braddy learn to call a taxi.
Ted Yoho files first bill, TRUST Act
By Michal Higdon on March 21st, 2013 | Last updated: March 21, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Ted Yoho filed his first bill that, if passed, would prohibit any members of Congress convicted of any felony while in office from profiting from their congressional service.
Possible political repercussions ahead after Craig Lowe’s accident and arrest
By Vonecia Carswell on March 21st, 2013 | Last updated: March 21, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Mayor Craig Lowe’s political future may be in question with his recent arrest overshadowing the April 16 mayoral runoff election. The mayor was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol this morning.
First female Gilchrist County judge sworn in Friday
By Emily Stanton on March 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Sheree H. Lancaster was elected on Aug. 14 and took office on Jan. 8. She has lived in Gilchrist County since 1982 and has practiced law since 1986.
Gainesville mayoral race candidates hold forum at Santa Fe College
By Shaneece Dixon on March 14th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm
WUFT’s Twitter coverage of the final forum, hosted at Sante Fe College’s downtown campus.
Florida House bill aims to distance funeral protesters
By Lindsey Zionts on March 13th, 2013 | Last updated: March 16, 2013 at 7:35 pm
State Rep. Patrick Rooney Jr. is a sponsor of the bill, and said it’s something he thinks the public wants and will support.
Early voting starts today for Gainesville’s mayoral election
By Dana Edwards and Janny Rodriguez on March 11th, 2013 | Last updated: March 11, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Gainesville early voting for the mayoral election opened Monday morning and continues through Sunday, March 17.
Profile: Ed Braddy
By Alli Langley on March 8th, 2013 | Last updated: March 13, 2013 at 4:29 pm
As one of the six candidates for Gainesville mayor, Ed Braddy said he is running “a pocketbook campaign” focused on bringing fiscal discipline to the city’s budget.
Profile: Scherwin Henry
By Alli Langley on March 8th, 2013 | Last updated: March 13, 2013 at 5:11 pm
As the only candidate for Gainesville mayor who has lived in the city all his life, Scherwin Henry said he has a different perspective than the other five men running for the spot.
