Those in North Central Florida who stockpiled food in preparation for Hurricane Irma have food bank options for donating perishable items, which might not make it back onto shelves at a chain store.
Read More »Fourteen Spice Overdose Victims Sent To Hospitals In Alachua County After Memorial Day Weekend
The state of Florida tries to keep up with banning chemical formulas, but authorities say some local shops may sell the packets illegally.
Read More »County Commission Votes To Move Confederate Statue “Old Joe”
The Alachua County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to donate the controversial Confederate statue in downtown Gainesville to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Read More »Thirty-Eight New American Citizens Take Oath In Gainesville
Currently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has planned seven more naturalization ceremonies at the federal courthouse in Gainesville this year.
Read More »UF, Gainesville Announce Partnership To Test Self-Driving Vehicles
The city of Gainesville is teaming up with UF and FDOT to research, develop and test autonomous vehicles and human-operated vehicles synced to traffic signals on campus and city streets.
Read More »Hedges Delivers ‘Mixed Signals’
'Mixed Signals' is the long-awaited new album from Gainesville's Jason Hedges and his band, HEDGES. Friday's album release concert will be recorded and streamed live from Heartwood Soundstage in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »Cypress Sessions: Music From the Soul of Florida; Premieres April 13 at 10 p.m. on WUFT-TV
Cypress Sessions aims to showcase a broad spectrum of the Florida’s finest musical artists. The series airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on Florida's 5, WUFT-TV, from April 13 through May 25.
Read More »Internet In Alachua County: The Options, Prices And Opinions
Internet options across Alachua County are numerous, but spotty service, high prices and limited reach of some have created frustrations among many residents. Read a list of the most commonly used services, their prices and reflections from customers at WUFT.org.
Read More »Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Prompt ‘March For Science’ In Gainesville
Members of Gainesville's scientific community are preparing a "March for Science" following President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More »Gainesville Towing Company Wants To Drop ‘Spotters’ But Can’t
Ultimate Towing of Gainesville's owner Steve O’Grady announced last week that he wants to stop using spotters at the Sun Center downtown but can't until the city changes its rules on tow companies having photographic evidence of violators.
Read More »