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As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19
Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.
Read More »‘The Need Is All Over Florida’ For Rural Dental Care Access During The Pandemic
A lack of affordable dental care across north central Florida leaves limited options for many, particularly those from low income families. For uninsured patients, ACORN is an low-cost alternative to pricey trips to the ER.
Read More »After Upset Win, New Bradford County Superintendent Vows Support For Teachers
The political novice and no-party affiliate candidate earned 7,143 votes (53.65%) to deny a second four-year term for Superintendent Stacey Creighton, 49, a Republican who got 6,171 votes (46.35%).
Read More »Find Out Who Won The Local Florida House And Senate Seats
WUFT News coverage of 2020 Florida house and senate elections.
Read More »See Which Florida Ballot Initiatives Passed In 2020
Read to learn more about which state and local amendment initiatives passed in Alachua County.
Read More »See Who Won The 2020 North Central Florida County-Level Elections
All results are unofficial until county-level canvassing boards certify votes later this month.
Read More »Starke Businesses Survived The Route 301 Bypass. Will They Survive The Pandemic, Too?
“Things were looking pretty good. Then this mess hit.”
Read More »See Coverage Of Florida’s 2020 Primary Election Results
See our complete coverage below or use this index to jump to recaps of the races you care most about. Florida’s 3rd Congressional District State House State Senate District 5 Alachua County Bradford County Citrus County Columbia County Dixie County Gilchrist County Levy County Marion County Putnam County Suwannee County …
Read More »Today Is The Last Day To Register To Vote In The 2020 Florida Primary
You can do so by visiting this website or by contacting your local Supervisor of Elections or Tax Collector's office.
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