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Sam Goforth knows he’ll never discover everything about his ancestors, but finding out what he can is a trip worth taking.
Read More »Where Was The Town Of Gracy?
15,000 Homes To Receive Energy From FPL and NextEra Energy’s New Suwannee County Solar Facility
The new Echo River Solar Energy Center in Suwannee County is part of FPL’s push to decrease carbon emissions by reducing the dependency on oil.
Read More »The 2018 County Candidates Who Have Qualified In WUFT’s Coverage Area
Voters have the opportunity to choose new local, state, and federal representation in the Aug 28. primary and midterm election on Nov. 6, 2018.
Read More »The 2018 Federal And State Candidates Who Have Qualified In WUFT’s Coverage Area
Voters have the opportunity to choose new local, state, and federal representation in the Aug 28. primary and midterm election on Nov. 6, 2018.
Read More »Which North Central Florida Lawmakers’ 2018 Bills Are Now Law?
A list of the laws and projects that legislators representing local counties were able to get through the Florida legislature in 2018.
Read More »Poe Springs Park, Closed Since Irma, To Reopen By Memorial Day
Poe Springs is scheduled to reopen by Memorial Day on May 28.
Read More »County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties
Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.
Read More »Sheriff: Suspect Fatally Shot Two Gilchrist Deputies In Chinese Restaurant
Sgt. Noel Ramirez and deputy Taylor Lindsey died from gunshot wounds after the suspect shot them while eating lunch through the restaurant window at approximately 3 p.m.
Read More »Family Of Missing Columbia County Teen Speaks Out For First Time After Being Reunited
After nearly a week apart, the family of missing Columbia County teen, Caitlyn Frisina, spoke publicly for the first time after being reunited in New York over the weekend.
Read More »Columbia County Residents Demand Assistance
Some Columbia County residents are still unable to access their homes nearly one month after Hurricane Irma.
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