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Newberry Oaks residents say their homes have sustained cracks ever since a limestone mine just outside Newberry started blasting in April 2016.
Read More »‘Feels Like An Earthquake’: Newberry Neighborhood Fears Damage From Limestone Mine
Once Bustling Seat Of Alachua County, Ghost Town Of Newnansville Attracts 19th-Century History Lovers
Once a bustling center of Alachua County's life, the town of Newnansville started declining in population after the Alachua County seat was relocated to Gainesville in 1854 and turned into a ghost town by the 1890s. Now it attracts history lovers from the county and reminds local residents and officials about the necessity to preserve the county's history.
Read More »In Archer, Stalled Plan For Wastewater Plant Still Causing Rifts
For the city of Archer, a plan to build a wastewater treatment plant has been clogged by years of debate, inability to find adequate land and, recently, a battle between the city and one local couple.
Read More »Focus Turns To Recovery After Irma’s Exit
More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state.
Read More »Scott Urges Patience As Irma Hits State
As massive Hurricane Irma battered Florida on a path up the Gulf Coast, Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday advised residents against rushing out once the storm appears to have passed.
Read More »What Incentives Are Available To Families Who Want To Install Solar Panels?
In Find Out Florida this week, WUFT looks at the incentives available to homeowners who want to add a rooftop solar system.
Read More »Military Members Boost Concealed Weapons Licenses
Florida has fast-tracked concealed-weapons licenses to 82,000 military members and honorably discharged veterans since terror-related shootings at a pair of military installations in Tennessee two years ago.
Read More »Putnam Sets Pace As Candidates Seek Campaign Cash
While Adam Putnam raised another $2 million in June for his gubernatorial campaign, the three leading Democratic contenders hoping to succeed Gov. Rick Scott could not even match half of that total.
Read More »UF, Gainesville Announce Partnership To Test Self-Driving Vehicles
The city of Gainesville is teaming up with UF and FDOT to research, develop and test autonomous vehicles and human-operated vehicles synced to traffic signals on campus and city streets.
Read More »City, Ultimate Towing Discuss Towing Ordinances
The owner of Ultimate Towing, sat in on a meeting Tuesday between Mayor Lauren Poe and City Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos as they discussed the issues surrounding Gainesville's towing policies.
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