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WUFT's Morning Edition host, Glenn Richards, spoke with the members of Pine about their forthcoming debut CD and Free Fridays concert at Bo Diddley Plaza tonight.
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Melrose, Florida: Who Governs A Town With No Mayor?
Melrose is an unincorporated community that had a population of 6,708 residents as of 2016. What makes this town different from similar towns is its jurisdiction: four counties (Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam) have jurisdiction over different areas in Melrose and it has no mayor.
Read More »‘Vote Them Out’: People March From Gainesville’s Bo Diddley Plaza To Protest Gun Laws
WUFT reports on the March For Our Lives gathering at the Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville.
Read More »From Parkland to Gainesville to D.C., Follow WUFT’s Coverage of ‘March For Our Lives’
WUFT News will have reporters in four locations on Saturday at 11 a.m. during the March For Our Lives events nationwide.
Read More »Florida Voices | Ellie Gaustria, Living at Life’s Deadly Intersection
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Musician Billy Buchanan Speaks About Black History Month Concert At Bo Diddley Plaza
Cleveland-born singer/songwriter Billy Buchanan will perform with his band Sunday, February 11 at Bo Diddley Plaza as part of the Gainesville’s celebration of Black History Month. In this extended conversation with WUFT’s Dana Hill, Buchanan talks about developing an early love for classic soul and R&B that inspired him to pursue a career as a musician.
Read More »Musician and Artist’s Rights Activist David Lowery Brings Cracker Back to Gainesville for Changeville 2018
David Lowery discusses the latest on class action lawsuits against music streaming services, what music fans can do to help songwriters and musicians, the future of his bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven and on music placement in films and television.
Read More »Alachua County, City of Gainesville Will Try To Work Out Dispute Over CRA Funding
At Tuesday’s meeting the commissioners voted 3-2 to work with the lobbyist and City of Gainesville attorney to discuss options for amendments to the bill.
Read More »Bikes 4 Vets Program Aids Veterans In The Gainesville Community
Bikes 4 Vets program in Gainesville provides free bicycles, supplies, and repairs through the Gainesville HONOR Center for Veterans to aid in rehabilitation and re-entry into society following military service.
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.
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