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Dignity Village, a tent-city community for the homeless population of Gainesville, reduced its maximum capacity limits this week.
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Donald Shepherd’s Grand Theft Auto Case Extended
Former candidate for Gainesville mayor, Donald Shepherd's grand theft auto case extended into October.
Read More »Why Gainesville’s Traffic Light Sensors Sometimes Don’t Detect Scooters and Bicycles
The sensors at traffic light intersections, which cause red lights to turn green faster when a vehicle is detected, often do not detect scooters or bicycles.
Read More »Judge Awards $4.4 Million To Gainesville Company Over Disputed Biomass Supply Contract
The lawsuit required an 8-day trial last month at the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center.
Read More »Judge Hears Closing Arguments In Biomass Civil Trial; $17 Million At Stake
Attorneys for Gainesville Renewable Energy Center and Wood Resource Recovery presented their closing arguments in their eight-day civil trial at the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center. At stake is 17 million dollars.
Read More »Need A Job? Employers To Gather For Gainesville Career Fair
CareerSource of North Central Florida has partnered with the city of Gainesville to host a career fair on Tuesday.
Read More »Aldi Gets Approval to Begin Constructing Two Gainesville Stores; No Timeline For Construction Given
Discount grocer Aldi could soon have two Gainesville locations, one in Butler North and the other on Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 39th Avenue.
Read More »Mayoral Candidate Donald Shepherd, Charged With Grand Theft Auto, Waives Right to Speedy Trial
Shepherd’s next court hearing will be held April 11.
Read More »Repairs Begin On Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Clock
The Historic Seth Thomas clock in downtown Gainesville is finally being repaired after it stopped ticking on June 25.
Read More »Q & A: Gainesville Commission Candidate Jim Konish
Jim Konish is running for District IV City Commissioner. Konish sat down with WUFT to answer some questions.
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