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Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville City Commission Votes For Property Tax Increase To Take Effect In October 2019
In addition to the increase in property taxes, there was also a recent decision to increase utility electric rates.
Read More »Fanfares 2019: An Interview With Chelsea Carnes of Wax Wings and Billy Buchanan
WUFT’s Morning Edition Host Glenn Richards talks with, Chelsea Carnes of Wax Wings and Billy Buchanan, two of the acts participating in this year’s Fanfare and Fireworks. This is an extended version of the conversation that aired on WUFT’s Morning Edition on Wednesday, July 3rd. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | …
Read More »Fanfares 2019: An Interview With Bears and Lions
WUFT’s Morning Edition Host Glenn Richards sits down with, Bears and Lions, one of the acts participating at this year’s Fanfares and Fireworks. This is an extendeded version of the conversation that aired during WUFT’s Morning Edition on Wednesday, July 3rd…including an exclusive in-studio performance. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes to Seek Help and More Information on Broadband Options
The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
Read More »Consultant’s Report: Cheaper, Faster Internet Possible in Gainesville, But Not Without Significant Challenges
The city also wants the lowest-priced gigabit internet service for residents and businesses in the country – and universal free service to all residents served.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Moves Forward With Property Tax, GRU Rate Increases
If finalized during two more votes next month and in September, the increases and cuts would take effect October 1, when the city’s next fiscal year begins.
Read More »The Point, June 4, 2019: What Is The Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site’s Future? No One Yet Knows
It's been almost a year since Alachua County announced it was considering the Cabot-Koppers Superfund as a possible location for the new county fairgrounds.
Read More »DeSantis Orders Elections Security Review
Eight days after being notified that Russia hacked into two Florida county's election records during the 2016 election, Gov. DeSantis directed the Secretary of State to conduct a review of the security of state and county elections systems.
Read More »DeSantis: Russians Hacked Two Florida Counties In 2016
Tuesday morning, the FBI made Gov. DeSantis aware that Russia hacked voter information in two Florida counties during the 2016 election but did not manipulate results.
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