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Two years ago, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe signed a proclamation that recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month in the city.
Read More »How Gainesville Designated April As Arab American Heritage Month Two Years Before The US Government
10 Alachua County Businesses Accused Of Selling Tobacco To Minors
Alachua County held a hearing Thursday morning to address the 10 businesses that code enforcers found selling tobacco to customers under 21.
Read More »Census Results Expected This Month; Will Alachua County’s Arab Americans, College Students Be Accurately Counted?
Arab Americans in Alachua County worry their community will not be accurately counted in the results of the 2020 United States Census.
Read More »Officials And Supporters Discuss Vision For Springs County’s Future
Many questions about the proposed county, including its viability, remain unanswered.
Read More »Fact Check: Poe Delivers 2021 State Of The City Address
WUFT News fact checked some of the statements the city included in the address.
Read More »From Jordan To Gainesville: Middle Eastern Embroidery Makes An Entrance
The How Bazar's partnership with Sitti Soap is connecting the women of the Jerash Refugee Camp in Jordan to Gainesville through masks.
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