Government and politics

Less than a year after voting against it, voters are still opposed to Gainesville's effort to expand its city limits and tax base.

Students for Concealed Carry at the University of Florida is organizing its third annual empty holster protest, where members wear gun holsters without weapons in them to protest the concealed carry ban on campus.

Early voting begins today for the April 16 mayoral runoff election. Early voting is available until Sunday at the Supervisor of Election's Office.

With a week remaining until the runoff election and early voting underway, Gainesville's two remaining mayoral candidates - incumbent Craig Lowe and challenger Ed Braddy - both spoke with WUFT on Monday.

Florida is one of five states without texting restrictions for drivers. The Senate's current bill makes the use of wireless communication devices behind the weheel a secondary offense, with emergency and GPS navigation use exceptions.

As discussion about immigration continues, Nina, an illegal immigrant, discusses her struggle to gain education and citizenship in the United States.

Mayor Craig Lowe and his opponent former City Commissioner spoke to the public during a forum hosted by the Alachua County 4A's on Monday evening at the Alachua County Health Department.

Gainesville Regional Utilities customers have received phone calls from scammers who may have claimed to be GRU representatives demanding payment and threatening to suspend service.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office released dashboard video Tuesday from the night of Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe's arrest. The video includes conversation between Lowe and deputies.

Information on mayoral runoff debates hosted April 8 and 9; Early voting information