Spain Development LLC projects their newest project will bring over $800,000 a year worth of jobs to the city of Newberry. The adventure park is estimated to have around 14 shifts a day, with employees making an hourly wage plus additional tips from guests. Karl Spain, owner of Spain Development, …
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Katie Hyson is finishing her time as a Report for America Corps Member for WUFT News. She is headed to San Diego to report on race and equity for the NPR/PBS station there, KPBS.
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Sarah McKnight’s legacy will always have roots intertwined with the Gainesville community. As an African American woman whose impact as a musician, businesswoman and prominent nightclub owner was often unnoticed in the 1950s, McKnight’s ties to the city are now celebrated with the first-ever Sarah’s Sweetwater Greenway Loop Festival. The festival …
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Panhandling and pedestrian safety are both prominent and continuing issues among communities in north central Florida. In the past 10 days, three local governments have started taking measures to keep pedestrians safe. They join Gainesville and Alachua County, which have also enacted ordinances in recent years. Gainesville Gainesville in 2021 …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward delivers 2023 State of the City Address. “During this annual keynote, Ward reflected on accomplishments in 2022 related to housing programs, the local economy, sustainability efforts, …
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Mayor Harvey Ward reflected on accomplishments in 2022 related to housing programs, the local economy, sustainability efforts, neighborhood services, and inclusivity at the 2023 State of the City Address, which was held at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Tuesday.
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More than 40 North Central Florida residents of all ages attended the Annual Senior Citizens Valentine’s Day Ball organized by Deeper Purpose Community Church in High Springs.
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: East Gainesville neighbors fight the expansion of a landfill in their backyard – again. “To the west of the landfill is Showers of Blessings church. To the north, an organic …
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Some have overflowing closets. Some are experts at navigating estate or garage sales. Some just love vintage clothes. But all are looking to start local and community-friendly businesses. Vendors from all over north central Florida traveled to Gainesville in early January to participate in the Florida Vintage Market. The festival, …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: All clear after bomb squad called to UF’s campus to investigate suspicious package. “University of Florida classes were brought to a screeching halt when students in Turlington Hall were evacuated …
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