WUFT News

Gainesville Prepares For Phase 3 Reopening

October 1, 2020 Coronavirus, Heard It On WUFT-FM, Law and public safety

The Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission met on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 ordinances after Phase 3 was announced by the Governor.

Alachua County Commission Postpones Vote On Solar Facility Because Of Power Outage

September 30, 2020 Environment, Government and politics

In perhaps another sign of the times Tuesday, a Duke Energy power outage prevented residents from airing concerns about a proposed solar facility that would be managed by the utility.

Alachua County Commission Lowers Property Tax Rate For 2020-21

September 25, 2020 Government and politics

The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

Familiar Faces Vie For Newly Open District 3 Alachua County Commission Seat

September 22, 2020 Florida Votes

Without the ability to get out into the county and share their goals, the candidates must work to find new ways to show their visions for the future.

Alachua County Receives First Proposal For $40 Million Sports Complex

September 15, 2020 Business and development

The development proposal of a brand-new multi-purpose sports complex arrived last week.

Alachua County School District Scrambles To Provide Digital Assistance

September 14, 2020 Coronavirus, Education

So far, the district has met the majority of these families’ connectivity needs, but it is unable to provide for everyone.

See Coverage Of Florida’s 2020 Primary Election Results

August 18, 2020 Florida Votes

See our complete coverage below or use this index to jump to recaps of the races you care most about. Florida’s 3rd Congressional District State House State Senate District 5 Alachua County Bradford County Citrus County Columbia County Dixie County Gilchrist County Levy County Marion County Putnam County Suwannee County …

Alachua County Commissioners Discuss Grants For Community Services

August 7, 2020 Government and politics, Health and Science

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gainesville and the Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board are requesting grant money from the county to fund physical and mental health services.