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One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Read More »I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy
Internet In Alachua County: The Options, Prices And Opinions
Internet options across Alachua County are numerous, but spotty service, high prices and limited reach of some have created frustrations among many residents. Read a list of the most commonly used services, their prices and reflections from customers at WUFT.org.
Read More »Vegetation, Alligators At Lochloosa Lake Have Homeowner Worried
After a 2012 drought, Alachua County's Lochaloosa Lake water levels dropped, and resident Marc Wilson noticed new vegetation taking over the shoreline. He's now wrestling with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to get it cleaned up.
Read More »UPDATE: Pilot Killed In Micanopy Crash Identified; Weather Possible Cause
The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a small plane crash that left one dead near Williston Tuesday morning.
Read More »Police Warning Of Card Skimmers After One Found In Micanopy
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is warning of card skimmers at gas stations after one was found at the Pearl Country Store in Micanopy.
Read More »Pastor Plans To Turn Micanopy Building Into Community Center
Micanopy pastor Chris Stokes is working to turn a vacant portable-classroom building in the small Alachua County city into a community center. He hopes to have it up and running by August.
Read More »Organization Educates Women On How To Use Firearms
The Well Armed Woman, a national organization, has a chapter in Gainesville that teaches women how to safely and effectively use a firearm. The chapter has 144 women and meets once a month. This month, the chapter met on Valentine's Day.
Read More »Alachua County Educators React To Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation
After the Senate's confirmation of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Tuesday, Alachua County educators expressed concerns about DeVos, a strong proponent of charter schools and voucher programs.
Read More »Cross Creek Fire Department At Risk Of Closing
Without extra funding from the County Commission, the Cross Creek Fire Department may have to close its doors.
Read More »Smiley’s Fire Creates Loss In The Antique Community
Smiley’s Antique Mall is left in charred remains after Monday morning's fire destroyed almost half of the building and merchandise inside, creating a hole in Micanopy's antique community.
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