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It will be easier for judges in Florida to impose the death penalty under a new ruling by the state’s Supreme Court.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Rules Judges Can Impose Death Penalty In ‘Partisan’ Decision
Gainesville Shares New Plans To Address Racial Equity At Kickoff Event
The City of Gainesville plans to have more activities and events that involve the community and provide updates on its ongoing work to improve equity.
Read More »City Of Alachua Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With Motivational Performances
“What are we doing with the freedom Dr. King has given us?” one speaker asked.
Read More »Panel Discusses How A Legalized Recreational Marijuana Industry Could Help Florida’s African American Population
Six panelists discussed the likelihood of recreational marijuana’s legalization in the decade ahead.
Read More »Gainesville Leaders Consider The Progress Of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream
The evening's headline speaker said the racial disparity in income and housing is proof that King’s dream hasn’t been fulfilled.
Read More »Breastfeeding Rates In Florida Have Nearly Doubled During The Past Decade, CDC Data Show
Breastfeeding support groups like La Leche League continue to encourage women to continue breastfeeding, and their presence has again grown in the past two years in Gainesville, too.
Read More »Gainesville Gardener’s Seed Saving Program Represents Step In Fighting Climate Change
The Gainesville City Commission this fall declared a climate state of emergency — a largely symbolic move with little municipal heft behind it compared to the actions the federal government could take if motivated and mobilized — but some city residents do feel a sense of urgency to take steps toward combating climate change.
Read More »100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2019
These were the top stories near you this year.
Read More »City Of Hawthorne Prepares For Long-Desired Community Recreation Park Additions
Hawthorne recently received a $650,000 community development block grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand and improve the park.
Read More »Ted Yoho’s Former Deputy Chief Of Staff Kat Cammack To Run For Congress
Kat Cammack announced Thursday her campaign to run for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District seat.
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