wuft news Archives - Page 103 of 149

Santa Fe Adjunct Professors Try To Unionize

February 27, 2019 Education

The meeting of Santa Fe adjunct professors was part of an effort to unionize and advocate for higher wages and better working conditions.

Employees’ Right To Speak To Media Protected By First Amendment And National Labor Relations Act

February 27, 2019 Government and politics

A recent analysis conducted by the University of Florida’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information concluded that federal labor laws make it illegal for employers to forbid workers from talking to reporters.

Alachua County Commission Votes To Acquire 340 Acres For $1M

February 27, 2019 Environment, Government and politics

On Tuesday, the board of county commissioners voted to exercise the option to purchase and protect 340 acres of private forests and wetlands.

With Plastic Bag Ban Looming, Restaurant Co-Owner Opens The First Plastic-Free Shop In Gainesville

February 26, 2019 Business and development, Environment

Joy Hughes recently opened Life Unplastic in the Thornebrook Village Shopping Center as the first plastic-free shop in Gainesville.

PACE Center Alachua Continues Expansion, Plans To Welcome 14 New Girls

February 26, 2019 Education

PACE expansion will welcome 14 new girls to the program. The new PACE Butterfly Center will provide more physical space that includes showers, a large common room and a kitchen complete with sinks, microwaves and refrigerators.

Improvements At Lincoln Park In East Gainesville Have Begun

February 25, 2019 Government and politics, Sports

Lincoln Park, 900 SE 15th St., will see big improvements in the coming months. The Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has started a multi-step project that will be completed by August.

The Man Behind The Marching Band

February 21, 2019 Arts and Entertainment

Arjuna Myles spends weeks every summer at band camp. But he's no high school student or band director. He’s a drill designer; he directs hundreds of high school students scampering in intricate patterns across football and practice fields around North Central Florida, like ants under a microscope.

Gainesville Residents Voice Desires For Ideal Construction Of Unity Park

February 21, 2019 Business and development, Government and politics

The City of Gainesville this week heard public feedback about proposals for a relocated and redeveloped east side park that's expected to cost at least $600,000.