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Constant changes in climate are directly affecting Florida's agriculture and forestry.
Read More »UF Panel Delves Into The Future Of Florida’s Farmlands Amid Climate Change
Alachua County Struggling To Attract Teachers For Underperforming Schools In Gainesville
In order to combat a shortage of teachers, on July 23 Alachua County announced that it will use part of its share of its grant money – $887,727.50 – to offer bonuses to teachers willing to work in such schools.
Read More »Local Metal Artist Finds Beauty Through Sparks And Flame
Leslie Tharp, a 33-year-old Gainesville resident, spends her time transforming scraps of metal into works of art. When Tharp isn’t working on commissioned projects for businesses, the city of Gainesville and individuals, she’s teaching classes and leading workshops on blacksmithing.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »Community Brainstorms Ideas to Help Prepare for Alachua County Fertilizer Ban
The Alachua County Commission adopted the ordinance amendments in April to help preserve county water sources like springs, lakes, creeks and the aquifer.
Read More »RTS Fall Schedule to Accommodate Drivers, Customer Concerns
The Regional Transit System on Wednesday endorsed amendments to 22 bus routes for the fall as well as the addition of a new one originating in Haile Plantation.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Petition for More African-American Films
Two UF professors are leading an effort to persuade the three local first-run movie theaters – all owned by Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest theater chain – to offer more such films.
Read More »Untold Florida: For Whom Or What Are Lake Alice And Bivens Arm Named?
So who was Alice? Where did she come from? And how did she become the namesake of the biggest and most popular lake at UF?
Read More »Untold Florida: Why Is The Parking Garage Staircase At Gainesville’s VA Hospital Higher Than The Parking Levels?
This story is part of Untold Florida, a WUFT News series built from your questions.
Read More »Midtown Development Moves Forward After Gainesville City Plan Board Approves Special Use Permit
The approval came with the condition that the city architect be involved in the development plan review as well as the building plan review on materials and other features of the project.
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