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The site of a former U.S. Army Reserve Center in northeast Gainesville is set for a renovation after sitting unused for most of the last nine years.
Read More »Once Empty, US Army Reserve Center Land Gets Unique Park Update
Tower Road To Undergo Resurfacing This Spring
The long awaited potholes and cracks on Tower Road are to be filled and resurfaced this spring now that county commissioners agreed on a reduced scope of work to renovate the heavily trafficked road.
Read More »Here’s How Much the SW 62nd Boulevard Connector Could Cost
The city is estimating $72 million
Read More »WUFT’s Biggest Stories of 2017
Hurricane Irma, Richard Spencer, rescued dogs and more.
Read More »Hotel Boom Or No? Either Way, Several More Planned For Gainesville
Nine hotels in the works, all of which are expected to open over the next year.
Read More »Man Involved In Shooting After Spencer Event To Be Extradited To Texas
William Fears, charged with accessory to attempted murder after a shooting incident after Richard Spencer's Oct. 19 appearance at the University of Florida, will soon be extradited to Texas.
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 »‘Arbitrary And Silly’: Proposed Downtown Gainesville Amphitheater Draws Opposition
The amphitheater being considered for Depot Park in downtown Gainesville is already being met with marked opposition. Talk of it has been happening for about 15 years, but with it gaining noticeable traction recently, dozens of complaints have poured into city commissioners’ email inboxes, starting mainly in September.
Read More »Gainesville Police Arrest Three In Shooting Following Alt-right Speech
Three men face charges of attempted homicide following a shooting in Gainesville on Thursday evening.
Read More »Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
The latest updates regarding security measures, closures, expectations, parking changes, bus routes, and other information connected to the event this Thursday.
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