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The senior director of the University of Florida's housing department is accused of using $180,608 in university money on himself.
Read More »UF Housing Director Spent Thousands In Furniture Store, Employee Says
Florida Voices: Vietnam Veterans | George Guy, Army, 1968 to 1969
One-sixteenth of an inch isn’t much by most standards, but for George Guy Sr., it was the difference between staying home or going to war. Guy missed the Army’s height limit of 6’6” by 1/16th of an inch in 1968. He ended up taking part in the Tet Offensive and in …
Read More »Florida Voices: Vietnam Veterans | Scott Camil, Marine Corps, 1965 to 1967
His story is well known within the Gainesville veterans community, but after all these decades, Scott Camil will still sit down to show and tell those willing to listen about his evolution from well-trained soldier to peace activist. He was twice wounded as a Marine in country, then again by …
Read More »I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy
One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Read More »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.
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