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Officials in High Springs replaced a pipeline in February to improve water quality. But residents aren't confident that it's improving due to frequent boil water notices and discolored and odorous water.
Read More »Gainesville Is Experiencing An Affordable Housing Crisis. Here’s How One Woman Became Part Of It
The Gainesville City Commission is having to start over in its search for a solution.
Read More »Untold Florida: Where Waldo Got Its Name
In a nearly 400-page book on the history of Waldo, only a few lines allude to the town's namesake.
Read More »Voters Defeat GRU Referendum, Support $238M School Facilities Sales Tax
Gainesville wants its city commission to keep watching the city’s utilities.
Read More »Working Mom, Political Activist: Jessica Baker Hoping For a ‘Blue Wave’
Jessica Baker, 46, of Newberry learned her love of politics from her father, who taught her to think critically about national and local issues.
Read More »WUFT In Photos: Pumpkin Frenzy Hits Alachua County
It’s late October and the many local pumpkin patches have painted Alachua County orange. Each patch has something more than pumpkins to offer, whether it is food, activities or the hours that the patch is open. One pumpkin patch at Gainesville Church of God served as a fundraiser (location …
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Florida House District 21
In his first bid for re-election, state Rep. Chuck Clemons, R – Newberry, will face off against Democratic challenger Jason Haeseler to represent District 21 in the Florida House of Representatives. The district includes all of Dixie and Gilchrist counties, as well as a portion of Alachua County. State. Rep. …
Read More »Newberry’s North and South: Two Sides, One History And A Path For Healing
Over a century after the Newberry Six lynchings, the town still suffers from racial divisions. While some locals think talking about the city's past can help bridge these divisions, others remain skeptical.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Alachua County Commission, District 2
Three people are running for the position of Alachua County Commissioner to represent District 2, which covers the northwest areas of the county.
Read More »Gourmet Rodent Breeds Global Exotic Pet Business In Newberry
The Gourmet Rodent is home to 75,000 animals ranging from ball pythons and corn snakes to arachnids, frozen mice and scorpions. The city of Newberry made zoning changes to accommodate the exotic pet business, which owner Mike Layman says is the largest in the world.
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