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Dog Racing Supporters Challenge Constitutionality Of Amendment 13 In Federal Lawsuit
Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida.
Read More »The Point, June 4, 2019: What Is The Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site’s Future? No One Yet Knows
It's been almost a year since Alachua County announced it was considering the Cabot-Koppers Superfund as a possible location for the new county fairgrounds.
Read More »Gainesville Raceway Fans Celebrate 50th Gatornationals
This year marks the 50th Gatornationals. The races are held March 14 to 17.
Read More »Waldo Motocross Park Serves as Winter Home for Aspiring Riders
In operation since 2003, Waldo Motorsports, located at 16258 NE US Highway 301, has served as a winter hub for few dozen members of the motocross community.
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 …
Read More »Greyhound Ban Creates Uncertain Future For Greyhound Breeder
Greyhound racing has long been under scrutiny in Florida and, in November, nearly 70 percent of Floridians approved Amendment 13 which puts an end to greyhound racing in the state by the end of 2020.
Read More »Scott To Step Aside From Canvassing Board
Gov. Rick Scott intends to recuse himself from a state panel that is scheduled next week to certify the results of Florida’s 2018 elections.
Read More »Greyhound Adoptions To Rise After Florida Passes Amendment 13
Groups like Greyhound Pets of America are scrambling to find homes for the thousands of greyhounds that will be off racetracks thanks to the passing of Amendment 13.
Read More »Voters Line Up Behind Constitutional Amendments
Felons will get voting rights automatically restored after serving their sentences, vaping in workplaces will be illegal and greyhound racing will be banned in Florida under a series of constitutional amendments approved Tuesday.
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