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During the holiday season, the church tries to feed as many people as donations and budget allow. To do so, it depends on Bread of the Mighty.
Read More »Gainesville Food Bank, Feeding Community Year-Round, Is Ready For Holiday Action
Gainesville’s Historic Preservation Board Wants To Save St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Gainesville's Historical Preservation Board nominated St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to be added to the local register, potentially saving it from being torn down. The Episcopal Diocese of Florida would prefer to raze the structure and develop the land.
Read More »In Wake Of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shootings, UF Student Cherishes Her Faith Journey
I grew up in a large suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, where my family was one of three Jewish households in the area. We are Reform Jews. At most, we attended temple five times a year, only when we had to. We celebrated Christmas because we liked Santa and tinseled …
Read More »WUFT In Photos: Pumpkin Frenzy Hits Alachua County
It’s late October and the many local pumpkin patches have painted Alachua County orange. Each patch has something more than pumpkins to offer, whether it is food, activities or the hours that the patch is open. One pumpkin patch at Gainesville Church of God served as a fundraiser (location …
Read More »Panel Discusses Dangers Of Opioid Addiction
Tuesday's Opioid Awareness Panel, held by the Health and Wellness team, shone a light on the opioid epidemic that is scattering its roots in Gainesville; it included advice on how to identify abuse, prevent it, or how to respond once it takes hold.
Read More »Will UF Become Early Voting Site? Attorneys Argue Before Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker gave no indication how he would rule after hearing nearly three hours of arguments Monday in the case, which involves the state’s position about early voting locations at the University of Florida and Florida State University.
Read More »Anti-Confederate Protesters Disrupt Independence Day Celebration In St. Augustine
A group of protesters in St. Augustine marched for the removal of an obelisk honoring the Confederate cause.
Read More »As Hurley House Comes Down, Catholic Gators Set Plans For New Student Activity Center
The Catholic Gators are preparing for a new home this summer as they say goodbye to Hurley House and anticipate ground breaking for a new student activity center.
Read More »Gainesville City Plan Board Postpones Rezoning Decision for Church Land Development Proposal
The abandoned St. Michael’s Episcopal Church currently sits on the land, located at the intersection of NW 23rd Avenue and NW 43rd Street.
Read More »‘In God We Trust’ To Be Displayed In Public Schools
A new state law is set to redirect millions from sales taxes to fund vouchers for literacy tutors and increase the percentage of teachers’ union members required to pay dues. The new law will also require school boards to display “In God We Trust” in all associated buildings.
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