Family, friends and teammates came together yesterday to remember Robert Dentmond, the troubled teenager who was shot and killed by local law enforcement while threatening suicide and holding a replica assault rifle.
Read More »Friends, Family Gather For Vigil Honoring Dentmond
Family and friends of Robert Dentmond, a 16-year-old shot and killed by law enforcement March 20, gathered at the Power House Family Worship Center to pay tribute to the Gainesville High School sophomore.
Read More »‘I see their hurt’: On Easter Sunday, A Bake Sale And Grief For A Departed Friend
While funeral arrangements for Robert Dentmond are confidential, Ajalan Carter wants one thing for her best friend.
Read More »Gov. Rick Scott Signs New Abortion Bill Into Law
The bill prohibits state money for any service by an organization that also provides abortions. It will affect half a dozen clinics, including Planned Parenthood facilities that serve the poor under Medicaid and other federal programs.
Read More »East Gainesville’s Fragile Future Caught In Crosshairs
Jobs. Land. Money. After commissioners voted against Envision Alachua, residents talk about what matters when it comes to development for east Gainesville.
Read More »After 5 Hours of Public Comment, Alachua County Delays Plum Creek Vote For A Week
With 200-plus citizens interested in speaking about Plum Creek’s Envision Alachua Sector Plan, the Alachua County Commission had to call another recess Thursday night. By 10:30 p.m., the list of those wishing to address commissioners reached 230. Public comment will resume Thursday at Eastside High School’s auditorium. “We owe it …
Read More »Hundreds Attend First Night of Alachua County Hearings on Plum Creek’s Plan
The commissioners are an elected body and not obligated in any way to follow county staff's advice.
Read More »Regional Transit System Discusses Options for Going Green
A 30-year plan by RTS is hoping to save $13,000 per bus. Their plan is to switch to compressed natural gas, or CNG.
Read More »Q & A: Gainesville Mayoral Candidate Lauren Poe
Lauren Poe is running for mayor in the upcoming city election. He recently sat down with WUFT to discuss some of the issues affecting Gainesville, and here’s what he had to say.
Read More »Q & A: Mayoral Candidate Ed Braddy
Gainesville Mayor Ed Braddy is seeking re-election in the upcoming city election on March 15. First elected in 2013, Braddy also served as city commissioner from 2002 – 2008. He sat down with WUFT News to discuss some of the issues affecting Gainesville.
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