The City of Gainesville, Florida and Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos are advocating for a plastic bag and styrofoam ban for the City of Gainesville. I attended a City Commission meeting on December 6, 2018, and listened to residents discuss their opinions on the ban. Taylor Levesque, WUFT News.

The City of Gainesville's Proposal for a Plastic Bag and Styrofoam Ban

Ocala Community Care is a non-profit healthcare service within the Marion County Jail. Ocala Community Care allows inmates to have access to medical and dental services. I visited the jail and spoke to inmates about the benefits of having the services within reach. Taylor Levesque, WUFT News.

Marion County Jail - Ocala Community Care

From the WUFT Newsroom, listen here for the hourly news regarding the holiday season and more affordable housing on November 30, 2018. You're listening to 98.1/90.1 NPR News and Talk, I'm Taylor Levesque.

November 30, 2018 - The Holiday Season and Affordable Housing

From the WUFT Newsroom, listen here for the hourly news regarding the UF CLAS Day of Service and Voting Counts on November 9, 2018. You're listening to 98.1/90.1 NPR News and Talk, I'm Taylor Levesque.

November 9, 2018 - UF CLAS Day of Service and Voting Counts

From the WUFT Newsroom, listen here for the hourly news regarding the Provisional Ballots, Mail-In Ballots, and Hurricane Michael Agriculture Damage on November 9, 2018. You're listening to 98.1/90.1 NPR News and Talk, I'm Taylor Levesque.

November 9, 2018 - Provisional Ballots, Mail-In Ballots, and Hurricane Damage

From the WUFT Newsroom, listen here for the hourly news regarding the Ignite Life Center's Unbound Conference, Affordable Housing Ordinance, and the Duval County Public School District Lawsuit on November 30, 2018. You're listening to 98.1/90.1 NPR News and Talk, I'm Taylor Levesque.

November 30, 2018 - Unbound Conference, Affordable Housing, and the Duval School District Lawsuit

The lack of garbage bins in the Downtown Gainesville area has led to an increase in litter surrounding the area. Concerned residents have attempted to do their part in decreasing the amount of litter in the area but now believe it is the city's responsibility to make a change. Taylor Levesque, WUFT News.