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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 »Working Mom, Political Activist: Jessica Baker Hoping For a ‘Blue Wave’
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 »15,000 Homes To Receive Energy From FPL and NextEra Energy’s New Suwannee County Solar Facility
The new Echo River Solar Energy Center in Suwannee County is part of FPL’s push to decrease carbon emissions by reducing the dependency on oil.
Read More »Medical Cannabis Investors Hopeful In Their Alachua County Venture
Chestnut Hill Tree Farm LLC. sold its license to Liberty, making LHS an officially licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (“MMTC”), with authorization to cultivate, process, and dispense medical marijuana in the state.
Read More »Organic Farmer: Immigration A Top Issue For Amy Van Scoik
As Election Day nears, Frog Song Organics owner Amy Van Scoik, a registered independent voter, will be looking closely at the candidates and their policies, and specifically how they might affect immigration, as she struggles to find workers for her farm.
Read More »UF Mourns Synagogue Victims At Afternoon Vigil
People gathered around a small blue tent on Turlington Plaza Monday afternoon with lit candles to mourn the 11 lives lost in the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Squirrel Hill near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Read More »Volunteers Look To Uproot Invasive Plant Spreading Across Florida
While festive looking, the ornamental plant coral ardisia, also known as the Christmas berry, is an invasive plant species spreading across Florida and into the South. Volunteers are now trying to control the spread before it becomes a full-blown outbreak.
Read More »Pride Festival, Parade Highlight Weekend LGBTQ Equality Events
The weekend-long Gainesville Pride Days 2018 celebrated LGBTQ equality and love for all with the annual parade and festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. The parade began at noon on 7th Street and West University Ave and ended at Bo Diddley Plaza downtown where supporters were welcomed with bright, traditional rainbow colors. …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Again Delays Decision On Comprehensive Plan
Residents and city commissioners spoke for three and a half hours regarding the issue, with a final compromise — a second delay of the vote until late November — not coming until 10 p.m., as the two groups discussed the best method for the plan's implementation.
Read More »Operation Airdrop Brings Food, Supplies To Hurricane Michael Victims
Water, clothing, hygiene products and 2,000 pounds of chicken among other supplies have all been on board his and other volunteers’ planes this week.
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