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Currently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has planned seven more naturalization ceremonies at the federal courthouse in Gainesville this year.
Read More »Thirty-Eight New American Citizens Take Oath In Gainesville
First Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Open In Gainesville
The Florida Department of Health has approved Knox Medical to open this Friday, May 19th.
Read More »“Liquor Wall” Bill Has Liquor Store Owners Fearing For Their Businesses
Liquor stores all across Florida are begging Governor Rick Scott to veto the bill that would change the law dating back to 1934 and allow retailers to bring the liquor inside with the beer and wine.
Read More »Florida Is A Tinderbox Right Now, And That Might Not Change For Weeks
Burn bans are now in place in most of the state of Florida. Alachua and surrounding counties are under watch as the dry conditions continue.
Read More »Find Out Florida: When Did Correctional Officers Last Receive A Raise?
The state budget the legislature passed this week could accomplish something Florida hasn't seen in more than 10 years — a pay raise specifically for correctional officers.
Read More »Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Strengthen Stand Your Ground Law
The bill will head to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk where it’s expected to be signed into law. If signed, the law will take immediate effect.
Read More »This High School Senior’s Family Was Deported During A Trip To The Beach
In June, Sebastian will graduate high school and enlist into the United States Marines Corps, but his family won’t be there to watch.
Read More »Proposed Senate Bill Could Punish Memorial Vandals
An Alachua County memorial that commemorates those who lost their lives in 9/11 was vandalized last year. A new senate bill hopes vandals will think twice about defacing war and police memorials in fear of harsher punishment.
Read More »Officers Promote Literacy In The Community
Books and Burgers, a literacy program run by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit is a local activity. Officers go to different elementary schools and parks to grill burgers and hot dogs, hand out books and spend time with kids and parents.
Read More »Cypress Sessions: Music From the Soul of Florida; Premieres April 13 at 10 p.m. on WUFT-TV
Cypress Sessions aims to showcase a broad spectrum of the Florida’s finest musical artists. The series airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on Florida's 5, WUFT-TV, from April 13 through May 25.
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