Thursday marked the first of a 150-day goal to adopt concise regulations into Newberry's set of legal ordinances for future infrastructure. Over the next six months, a blueprint for the expectations of the future of Newberry should be clear to the city, consultants said.
Read More »Hawthorne declines land parcels
Alachua County wants some lands parcels to be taken over in Hawthorne. The county asked the city to take it on, but the offer was declined. WUFT takes us to the area and finds out why there is an issue.
Read More »Alachua County dealerships struggle with car inventory decline amid worldwide microchip scarcity
Car dealerships across the country have experienced three-month delays for vehicles due to an industry-wide microchip shortage. Cars contain two to three dozen microchips, which control technology ranging from window motors to navigation systems. The scarcity of this component has made this the worst time to buy a car as prices soar and production decreases.
Read More »Newberry is growing, and residents are taking note
Dylan Melendez wants a slower-paced environment without forfeiting a hometown feel. A former Miami resident, Melendez, 29, who works as a barista at Joel’s Coffeehouse in Newberry, is in a better spot than most people moving into Alachua County amid a housing shortage: She has moved in with family. Knowing …
Read More »Citrus and Hernando among counties impacted by January freeze
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is assessing the impact recent freezing temperatures had on the state's agricultural industry.
Read More »Alachua County’s land conservation program closed on largest single land purchase in decades
Alachua County’s land conservation program closed the largest single land purchase in 22 years. Nearly 4,000 acres were added to the Lochloosa Slough Preserve. WUFT’s Alexus Cleavenger takes out to the preserve and the land surrounding.
Read More »Black History Month festivities begin in Gainesville
February is the month America commemorates Black heritage. WUFT’s Isabella Leandri tells us how Gainesville is starting the celebration.
Read More »Turkey Creek Golf Club, defunct for a decade, is now one of Alachua County’s only two public courses
Turkey Creek Golf Course now exists as one of only two public golf courses in Alachua County.
Read More »Fire investigators work to determine what caused the fire at Alachua County Feed & Seed store
The feed business has been on its grounds since 1985, and the Rogers family bought the business in 2005.
Read More »High school cheerleaders traveled to Gainesville for the state championships
High school cheerleaders traveled to Gainesville for the state championships this week. The competition had 24 divisions. The Alachua County tourism development manager estimated 3,000 hotel rooms were purchased for the two days. WUFT’s Julianna Reichenbach takes us to the event.
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