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The Gainesville community came together Sunday for the Equality March for Unity and Pride, in part to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, one-year later.
Read More »Gainesville Community Honors Victims Of Pulse Nightclub Massacre
Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »The First 100 Days
On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
Read More »City To Consider Extending Bike Share Program
The City of Gainesville will discuss extending its bike sharing program at Thursday's Commission meeting. The program, launched in May 2016 when the city allocated $34,000 for the launch, began with 16 bicycles distributed over two stations. In August, the city added two more locations and six more bikes.
Read More »Hedges Delivers ‘Mixed Signals’
'Mixed Signals' is the long-awaited new album from Gainesville's Jason Hedges and his band, HEDGES. Friday's album release concert will be recorded and streamed live from Heartwood Soundstage in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Prompt ‘March For Science’ In Gainesville
Members of Gainesville's scientific community are preparing a "March for Science" following President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More »In Photos: Gainesville’s Anti-Trump Protest On President’s Day
Approximately 50 people gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza Monday, on President's Day, for the "What Makes A President" rally. Many came out to express their discontent with President Trump and his administration.
Read More »Gainesville Chamber Looks To New Administration For Tax Reform
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two days, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping for upcoming tax reforms that they hope will reduce taxes for local businesses and simplify the tax code.
Read More »Tracking Election-Related Vandalism, Violence In North Central Florida
Some North Central Florida residents have experienced forms of vandalism and violence following the November election. WUFT News is compiling the reported incidents and will update this list if and when more occur.
Read More »1,000 Anti-Trump Protestors March In Gainesville
Protestors met at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center about 4 p.m. and marched past the University of Florida and Midtown before eventually ending up at downtown's Bo Diddley Plaza.
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