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Read More »Untold Florida: What’s The History Of The Tenant Houses In Shiloh Near Micanopy?
This story is part of Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story, a WUFT News series built from your questions. Tina from Micanopy said: I’m interested in the history of the sharecropper shacks on Hwy 320 in Micanopy. On Northwest Hwy 320, in the middle of the small area of Shiloh, …
Read More »Untold Florida: Would The State Ever Return To A System Of Paying You Cash For Returning Bottles And Cans?
As climate change rages on, natural disasters worsen and pollution floods the oceans, there is an increasing push for more progressive recycling policies to combat these issues.
Read More »Gainesville Locals Start Program To Tackle Mental Health In The Music Community
Mental health issues are prominent among musicians, especially during a pandemic. To combat this, an organization called Upbeat Gainesville is putting on free programs for musicians both locally and around the state.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why Is North Main Street, North 8th Avenue Intersection So Crooked?
For a city with mostly straight, numerical roads, the intersection provides some confusion for Gainesville drivers.
Read More »Gainesville Utility Advisory Board Wants To See A Cleaner 2022 Energy Plan For GRU
Gainesville's utility is not going green fast enough for the city's Utility Advisory Board members.
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