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Authorities on Friday morning arrested the former Gainesville Regional Airport facilities manager and charged him with three felony counts. The charges stem from nearly $49,000 in missing cash from the airport parking lot’s payment boxes.
Read More »WUFT’s Biggest Stories of 2017
Hurricane Irma, Richard Spencer, rescued dogs and more.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport Expansion Construction Set To Begin In 2018
Bob Page, chairman of the GNV airport board, said the main purpose of the expansion is to create more space to accommodate passenger experience.
Read More »To Sell or Hold Out? Robbinswood’s Remaining Neighbors Weigh Options With New Development Pending
Robbinswood residents in Gainesville question whether they should sell their property for what the developers are offering — even if it is not the price they are hoping for.
Read More »Gainesville Police Recommend Charges Against Former Airport Employee In Missing Money Case
Gainesville police are recommending two felony charges against a former Gainesville Regional Airport employee in a case of more than $48,000 in missing funds.
Read More »Gas Supplies Get Boost As Tankers Head To Ports
Oil tankers are streaming into Florida's ports as demand for gasoline spikes with Hurricane Irma evacuees returning home.
Read More »Focus Turns To Recovery After Irma’s Exit
More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state.
Read More »Ex-Marine From Ocala Killed Fighting Islamic State In Syria
A former Marine who grew up in Ocala and secretly traveled to Syria earlier this year to battle the Islamic State was killed while fighting for a Kurdish militia, his father said Tuesday.
Read More »Lawyers Say Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Legally Competent To Stand Trial
Esteban Santiago, accused in the Jan. 6 shooting that killed five and wounded six at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Read More »Gun Bills Loaded For 2017 Legislative Session
Republican lawmakers have introduced proposals to allow the more than 1.7 million people with concealed-carry licenses to bring guns to places such as college and university campuses, airport terminals and government meetings.
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