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It was impossible to feel settled with the threat of arrest and deadly force hanging over them. But where else could they go?
Read More »Gainesville homeless campers fear arrest, lack legal alternative
With Pandemic Nearing An End, New Music Company Sets To Liven The Gainesville Music Scene
Vivid Sky Vertical is a Gainesville-based promotional group committed to creating concert experiences and celebrating music. Along with branching out into other cities, the company aims to bring events to Gainesville. Partnered with Elysian Events Presents, the company will host top-selling musician Diplo on Friday.
Read More »Joseph Dixon Takes Over At Gainesville Fire Rescue Helm
For the past 10 days, a new leader is guiding Gainesville Fire Rescue.
Read More »Fact Check: Poe Delivers 2021 State Of The City Address
WUFT News fact checked some of the statements the city included in the address.
Read More »Mayor Poe Delivers Gainesville’s First Virtual State Of The City Address
Assisted by several key city leaders and partners, the mayor sought to list what he said were the city’s accomplishments in 2020 and to introduce its new goals for this year.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioners Opt Against Allowing Women To Be Topless In Public
The Gainesville City Commission in its General Policy Committee meeting voted against exploring the legal ramifications of removing gender from public nudity laws.
Read More »Gainesville Names Joseph W. Dixon Sr. As New Fire Chief
Gainesville’s search for a new fire chief is over.
Read More »Funding Disagreement Leads To Slimmer Aerial Support For Gainesville-Area Law Enforcement
Now, after more than two decades, it is run strictly by the sheriff’s office and is known as the Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit.
Read More »A Total Freefall: Gainesville Sinkhole Showcases Cracks In Geology And Government Systems Alike
None of the residents of Westwood Estates were prepared for the world to cave in on Oct. 22. Beneath their feet, groundwater coursed through porous limestone and, over time, sliced it into karst. The rock below turned into swiss cheese.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Searches For New Chief
JoAnne Rice, Stephen Hesson and Joseph Hillhouse are three candidates to permanently replace Chief Jeffrey Lane following his retirement on Sept. 30.
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