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Tyra Edwards claimed six percent of the votes in March, forcing a runoff between Goston (45 percent) and Simmons (49 percent).
Read More »Dozens of New Voters Register Ahead Of Gainesville’s District 1 Runoff
After Her Conviction, Will City Commissioners Rename The Corrine Brown Transit Facility?
Gainesville city commissioners could consider renaming the Corrine Brown Transit Facility, RTS' headquarters, after a jury last week found the former congresswoman guilty on multiple federal charges.
Read More »Why Is Gang Activity Increasing In Gainesville? And How Can It Be Stopped?
Commissioner Charles Chestnut said it is important to have them know that somebody cares about their future.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Run-Offs End In Goston, Budd Victories
Charles Goston and Harvey Budd won their Gainesville City Commission seats after Tuesday's run-off elections. Goston took the District 1 seat, and Budd won the at-large seat.
Read More »The Final Four: Gainesville City Commission Run-Off
Gainesville City Commission District 1 and At-Large Seat 1 will be decided in a run-off election on April 14. Four candidates advanced from a pool of 10 who ran in the initial elections on March 17.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Elections End In Run-Offs
The Gainesville City Commission District 1 and City Commission At-Large elections ended Tuesday night with two run-offs. The final election will be held on April 14.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission District 1 Candidates Talk Goals And GRU
Gainesville City Commission elections are Tuesday, and WUFT News has interviewed candidates to help voters make informed decisions. The candidates on Tuesday's ballot shared their reasons for running and visions for the city of Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville Responds to Low Grades on NAACP Report Card
The City of Gainesville’s Equal Opportunity Committee met last Tuesday to continue to discuss a report card that indicated minorities are underrepresented in the city government.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Candidates Discuss Transportation Improvements
Finding a way around Gainesville can be difficult with limited buses and dangerous bike lanes, but City Commission candidates offer similar solutions to improve transportation issues. Yet a public forum revealed they do not agree on how to pay for the changes.
Read More »Survey Reveals Police Concerns With NW 8th Ave. Lane Reductions
After reducing a section of NW 8th Avenue from four lanes to two, police worry it is affecting response time for emergency vehicles.
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