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Currently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has planned seven more naturalization ceremonies at the federal courthouse in Gainesville this year.
Read More »Thirty-Eight New American Citizens Take Oath In Gainesville
City To Consider Extending Bike Share Program
The City of Gainesville will discuss extending its bike sharing program at Thursday's Commission meeting. The program, launched in May 2016 when the city allocated $34,000 for the launch, began with 16 bicycles distributed over two stations. In August, the city added two more locations and six more bikes.
Read More »Construction Begins On New Gainesville Fire Station
Gainesville officials broke ground on Monday on the new Fire Station 1, which will replace the old station built in 1962 on South Main Street.
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 »Denny Laine of Paul McCartney & Wings and The Moody Blues to Perform in Gainesville
Denny Laine is a man of many projects — past, present, and future. He talks about the Moody Blues, Wings, his solo career and love of Florida.
Read More »FEMA’s Craig Fugate, On His Replacement And Hatred For Bureaucracy
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate returned to his hometown of Gainesville after stepping down when the Trump administration took office in January. Fugate sat down with WUFT News this week to talk about his experiences and the future of disaster response. The interview is available at WUFT.org.
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