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Harvey Ward won Tuesday's runoff election for Gainesville mayor against Ed Bielarski with more than 57% of the vote.
Read More »Harvey Ward wins Gainesville’s 2022 election for mayor
Alford reclaims Alachua County Commision seat for District One
In a matchup between familiar foes, Democrat Mary Alford defeated Republican Raemi Eagle-Glenn to reclaim her position as the Alachua County commissioner for district one. Unofficial vote totals from the supervisor of elections on Tuesday showed Alford holding a victory margin of more than 15%. Formerly an environmental engineer before …
Read More »Photo gallery: Election Day 2022 unfolds in Alachua County
Follow below as WUFT News photographers spread out across Alachua County to document the election process on Tuesday, from polls opening to closing to the final celebrations at election watch parties late in the night. (Photos appear from top to bottom in reverse chronological order.) …
Read More »Gainesville’s native son celebrated with a weekend of music
On this weekend of the late Tom Petty’s 72nd birthday, Heartwood Soundstage of Gainesville hosted and organized Tom Petty Weekend, a celebration of the late rock star’s greatest hits and stories. The celebration started Oct. 20, Petty’s birthday, and ended Oct. 22. On Thursday night, the weekend kicked off with …
Read More »Gainesville agribusinesses challenge the inflation struggle
Due to the current economic crisis, prices on produce and products have not only increased in grocery stores but for specialty agribusinesses.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 26, 2022: Tropical Storm Ian becomes hurricane, with north central Florida in its possible path
The storm was upgraded to hurricane status early Monday.
Read More »North Central Florida Blues Society keeps genre alive at showcase in Gainesville
Held at the Heartwood Soundstage in east Gainesville, the event marked the second-annual acoustic showcase the non-profit organization has put on. The event took place at the High Dive in 2021, but moved to its current venue to better fit the mood of the music played.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 7, 2022: Florida leaders want to look at alternative ratings agencies for property insurers
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s Florida stories • News Service of Florida: Florida leaders consider action as 17 property insurers face a downgrade in ratings. “Such ratings are important, in part, because mortgage-industry giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require homes to …
Read More »Heartwood Neighborhood Is Ready For Residents. Here’s How To Apply
A symbol of growth and a catalyst for more investment in the area was the vision for the Heartwood neighborhood in East Gainesville.
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