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The Alachua County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appeal the City of Gainesvlle's voluntary annexation of part of the Finley Woods area. After six months of disagreement between city and county, this appeal activates the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act" and forces public discourse between the two government entities.

Getting an early start, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum officially announced his candidacy for the 2018 Florida governor race. If elected, Gillum would be the first black governor in Florida history.

A Gainesville special-needs student, 18-year-old Brandon Laforce, is participating in the Great Bike Giveaway national campaign in an effort to receive a custom-made bike. His family is hoping to raise $5,125 for the bike.

Brandon Telg and Jennifer Vito, two executive directors for Changeville 2017: Gainesville's Social Change Festival, give WUFT-FM Morning Edition host Glenn Richards the scoop on Changeville events happening throughout downtown Gainesville on March 2-3.

A newly filed bill from Florida state Sen. Daphne Campell, R-Miami, would require a mental-health evaluation for a license application to carry a concealed weapon.

Gainesville City Commissioners made a unanimous decision to upgrade the Murphree Water Treatment Plant, which will cost the city $11 million.

A UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study showed that taking a specific probiotic combination reduced the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.

The roam towing practices of Ultimate Towing has been brought to the attention of Gainesville City Commissioners. The commission moved to discuss the issue further at a general policy meeting.

U.S. Representative Ted Yoho of Florida's 3rd District hosted a town hall Saturday morning. The event was met by protestors, and ended with one protestor on the ground.

Three candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 2.