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The City Commission of High Springs came to a unanimous decision Thursday night during its meeting.
Read More »Two Cities Have Opted Out of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
Wawa Reveals Dates For Five Gainesville Site Openings Including State’s First Non-Gas Location
A giant goose costume, a hoagie building competition and hard hats and shovels marked the occasion Tuesday as Wawa held two groundbreakings to celebrate its expansion to Gainesville.
Read More »What Having The Cheesecake Factory In Gainesville Says About The City’s Retail Growth
Cheesecake Factory has 16 other locations in Florida.
Read More »How To Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery In Bahamas
Neighborhoods have been destroyed and families forever impacted after Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas for almost 30 hours as a Category 5 hurricane. Emergency relief and long-term assistance are needed.
Read More »Hurricane Dorian ‘Ambling’ Parallel To Florida Coast, Leaving The Bahamas Reeling
After bringing intensely destructive winds and deadly flooding to the Bahamas, Dorian is "ambling" to the north-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why Is The Parking Garage Staircase At Gainesville’s VA Hospital Higher Than The Parking Levels?
This story is part of Untold Florida, a WUFT News series built from your questions.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes to Seek Help and More Information on Broadband Options
The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
Read More »Archer Cemetery Seeks Grant For Restoration And Preservation
The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.
Read More »Consultant’s Report: Cheaper, Faster Internet Possible in Gainesville, But Not Without Significant Challenges
The city also wants the lowest-priced gigabit internet service for residents and businesses in the country – and universal free service to all residents served.
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