The Saint Francis House in St. Augustine is under construction and still rebuilding, eight months after Hurricane Matthew swept through. Tents are temporarily set up outside to give homeless clients meals, haircuts, and other help.
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The state of Florida tries to keep up with banning chemical formulas, but authorities say some local shops may sell the packets illegally.
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After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
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An Alachua County man accused of attacking another resident of the Dignity Village homeless camp in Gainesville with an ax pleaded no contest in court today.
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After thousands of signatures were rounded up, the Florida Supreme Court will rule on whether it will allow the Voting Restoration Amendment to be on the ballot in the 2018 election.
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The storm expected to hit Gainesville tonight is expected to be strong and has tornado potential. Officials suggest residents should get batteries and tie down loose items outdoors.
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Alachua County and other places across North Central Florida are making preparations for the rare March freeze expected for tonight. Check in to WUFT.org for live weather updates.
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Local government officials in Florida are grappling with an anticipated "green rush" in the state after voters in November overwhelmingly approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana for hundreds of thousands of patients with debilitating conditions.
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Gainesville’s new homeless shelter and service center welcomed a bike donation on Friday. The location of GRACE Marketplace, 3055 NE 28 Drive, poses as a transportation issue for the homeless because it’s on the outskirts of town. However, Superior Towing donated several bicycles Friday, making it easier for the homeless to …
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Volunteers set out across Gainesville to places like Grace Marketplace, St. Francis House and downtown Gainesville to survey the homeless Thursday.
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