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Alachua County resident recognized for WWII Bronze Star.

Six dogs from Alachua County Animal Services were adopted into new families and loving homes on Friday. But unlike other shelter dogs, people have been lining up for two months to adopt them. WUFT-TV’s Emily Burris has more on the very special training program, which gives these pooches a second …

Alachua County voters rejected the "Fix our Roads" tax by 67 percent. In Marion County, voters decided against a hospital tax that would increase property taxes to fund Munroe Regional Medical Center.

We bring you the sights and sounds from around Alachua County's precincts ahead of Tuesday night's results.

Adults aren't the only ones voting on Election Day in Alachua County.

The 23rd Precinct is modifying its Election Day plans in case of rain. Voters at the precinct, which is located at 2121 SW 16 St., will be able to line up in a hallway while waiting to cast their ballots.

Florida's tattoo industry will be regulated by state and local health departments as part of a new rule aimed at increasing blood donations.

This election season, social media exploded on the political scene and changed how candidates campaign and communicate with voters. Chuck Chestnut and Dean Cheshire, two Alachua County Commission candidates, have benefited from using Facebook in their campaigns.

Millions of Floridians have already cast their vote during the 96 hours of early voting. The last day of early voting is Saturday, and locations close at 8 p.m.

Fest 11 came to a conclusion last weekend, and fans are still feeling the effects.