Patricia Potestades
Patricia is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org
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The legalization of same-sex marriage has pushed some Florida lawmakers to propose the Pastor Protection Act, which would allow pastors the right to refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. But civil services, like bakers and florists, would not receive the same protections. Some Gainesville religious leaders are speaking out again the Pastor Protection Act.
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Oct. 1 marks the national deadline for businesses to switch over to chip-enabled card reader terminals. Some local businesses are debating whether or not the cost is worth the investment.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue announced it will soon be operating out of new building in downtown Gainesville. Construction is set to begin in Spring 2016.
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Some residents in unincorporated parts of Citrus County will see new recycling rules implemented next week.