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Sam Goforth knows he’ll never discover everything about his ancestors, but finding out what he can is a trip worth taking.
Read More »Untold Florida: Where Was The Town Of Gracy?
Micanopy’s Tree-Lined Heritage: A Balance Between Charm And Power
The same towering, moss-laden live oaks and magnolia trees that line Cholokka Boulevard through downtown Micanopy are the roots of concern for residents and electrical companies alike. Their unruly growth wreaks havoc on the power lines, too frequently leaving many Micanopy residents without power.
Read More »Micanopy Residents Await FDOT Traffic Study For Accident-Prone Intersection
A deadly intersection outside the town of Micanopy has had a makeover of safety features over the last year, but some Micanopy residents do not feel safe driving in their own town.
Read More »Archer Cemetery Seeks Grant For Restoration And Preservation
The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.
Read More »Florida Nears 2-Millionth Concealed Weapon Permit
With the highest number of concealed weapon permits in the nation, Florida is on the brink of granting authority to the state's 2 million civilians with valid concealed weapons licenses the right to lawfully carry guns in public.
Read More »Public Safety Department Heads Present Data, Solutions For I-75 Safety
Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday heard at least one conclusion they already knew: Interstate 75's passage through the county is a double-edged sword.
Read More »Micanopy Community Center Providing Food, Literacy
At an event called “Burgers and Books,” the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit gave out free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and provided books for children and adults.
Read More »First Jewish Utopia In U.S. Founded In Micanopy
A Jewish utopia was created near Micanopy in the early 1800s. Now, almost no evidence of this society remains.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission Doesn’t Want Teens Buying Tobacco. What Happens Next?
Alachua County's new ordinance allows each of the nine affected municipalities until October to decide if they want it to take effect in their jurisdictions.
Read More »100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2018
Corrine Brown began her prison sentence, Alachua County and Gainesville leaders squabbled over seemingly every issue large and small, and six weeks into the new year, the Valentine’s Day school shooting in Parkland changed much about what was to unfold. It was a busy year in local and statewide Florida …
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