With a week remaining until the runoff election and early voting underway, Gainesville's two remaining mayoral candidates - incumbent Craig Lowe and challenger Ed Braddy - both spoke with WUFT on Monday.
Read More »April 8, 2013: Afternoon News in 90
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Read More »April 4, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Sheriff Darnell responds to dashboard video of Mayor Lowe’s arrest
Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell said Wednesday she believes Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe was not given preferential treatment by deputies the night of Lowe's arrest for driving under the influence.
Read More »Mayoral candidates discuss DUI arrests at 4A forum
Mayor Craig Lowe and his opponent former City Commissioner spoke to the public during a forum hosted by the Alachua County 4A's on Monday evening at the Alachua County Health Department.
Read More »More Craig Lowe arrest video released; deputies on scene tell mayor his job is cause for different treatment
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office released dashboard video Tuesday from the night of Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe's arrest. The video includes conversation between Lowe and deputies.
Read More »April 2, 2013: Afternoon News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Dunnellon woman arrested for attacking husband and setting house on fire, Mayor Lowe makes first campaign appearance since arrest, Nelson, Ga., ordinance asks all houses to have guns, U.S. sends destroyer to North Korea, Michael Jackson wrongful death jury selection begins Tuesday.
Read More »April 2, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Lowe enters into 18-month deferred prosecution program, Collegiate Veterans Success Center opens Tuesday, officials still on manhunt in Texas, electric fire engulfs Islamic school, Private newspapers hit newsstands in Myanmar
Read More »Craig Lowe reaches deferral agreement in DUI case
The mayor will lose his license for 14 days, pay fines, attend counseling, but avoid trial as a runoff election pivotal to his political career looms for April 16.
Read More »Mayoral election runoff public forums
Information on mayoral runoff debates hosted April 8 and 9; Early voting information
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