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Therapy dog reading programs have become more popular in recent years throughout Alachua County, especially in county libraries. Today, five of them have such programs.
Read More »In Alachua County Libraries, Canines Lend Ear To Learning Kids
Alachua’s Downtown Area Developing And Changing Amid Growing Competition For Small Businesses
Just a couple of years ago, the City of Alachua was made up of about 2,000 residents. As the city has grown over time, so has the amount of businesses in it. The Alachua Advisory Board voted on a grant program that will help local small businesses to improve.
Read More »UPDATE: Officials No Longer Anticipate I-75 Shutdown After Irma
Florida transportation officials are preparing for the likely closure of Interstate 75 north of Gainesville as waters from the Santa Fe River are expected to continue to rise and overtake the road.
Read More »Gas Shortages Continue In Alachua County After Irma
Alachua County residents and other drivers throughout Florida are still struggling to find fuel for their cars as gas shortages continue.
Read More »Alachua County Farmers, Homeless Preparing For Late-Season Freeze
Alachua County and other places across North Central Florida are making preparations for the rare March freeze expected for tonight. Check in to WUFT.org for live weather updates.
Read More »Meeting Set For Proposed $11M Hotel On Hwy. 441
The hotel will have four stories and 92 rooms.
Read More »Want To Use Your Own Solar Power In Alachua? The City Says Pay Up
The city will charge a $10 monthly fee to customers benefitting from a kilowatt increase.
Read More »The City of Alachua Tallies Up Election Votes
Alachua just tallied up the votes from its most recent election on Monday. Mayor Gib Coerper was reelected alongside city commissioner Robert Wilford.
Read More »Alachua Looks To Develop New Land, Upsetting Some Residents
Before any development can take place, Causseaux, Hewett, and Walpole Inc. will need to create a site plan and have it approved by the city commission.
Read More »Alachua Publix to Open Saturday, Provide 125 Jobs
Lydia Romig was one day too early. She went to the new Publix in Alachua on Friday during her lunch break, hoping to pick up her favorite sausage-and-kale soup. Romig is just one eager customer of many who is excited about the new store. After much anticipation, the Publix will …
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