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This will not be the coldest air mass of the season, but it could be the coldest air mass felt in over a decade for some. Some flurries are also possible.
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Aiden Wacksman/WUFT NewsAround 60 people helped plant trees at Earl P. Powers Park on Saturday as part of Alachua County’s annual celebration of Florida Arbor Day hosted by the Alachua County Arboriculture Program. -
Rose Schnabel/WUFT NewsThe permit’s scope is narrow. If approved, it would authorize crews to locate two dry stormwater basins next to a site zoned for retail.
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(Reyhan Kepic/WUFT News)An anti-ICE protest in front of the Oaks Mall on Saturday gained the attention of drivers and passerby. -
WUFT News File ImageTierra Anne Franklin-Scott, is facing a first-degree murder charge, one of the most serious offenses under Florida law. If convicted, she faces up to life in prison or execution.
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The Gainesville Police Department reported two people died and two officers were injured after shots were fired along East University Avenue on Wednesday morning. -
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The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire took place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 & 25, 2026, at Depot Park in downtown Gainesville, Fla. -
The series opened Dec. 12 and featured a themed market every weekend. Sunday marked the last day of the series, titled “The Finale.”
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(Hannah Miller/WUFT News)What will happen to Florida’s ban on TikTok now that there’s a U.S.-China deal remains uncertain, but it may be too soon for students and government workers to expect they’ll be able to open their “FYP” on the social media platform in classrooms or on state-owned phones or tablets. -
Libby Clifton/WUFT NewsA fierce gun battle between a suspected shooter and police unfolded during Wednesday morning’s rush hour near one of the city’s busiest intersections. The gunman and a man believed to be his victim died. Two officers were wounded in the shoot-out. -
Frame grab via The Florida ChannelWith consequential U.S. midterms approaching, and his own future plans unknown after he leaves office next January, the governor steered away from addressing upcoming elections. -
Courtesy/Fresh Take FloridaMost people who won permits to participate in the first Florida black bear hunt since 2015 came away empty-handed. Of the 172 permits issued for the hunt, which took place from Dec. 6 to 28, only 52 hunters killed a Florida black bear, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission figures.
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Chat with Houston Wells, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology. -
WUFT's Report for America Corps Member Rose Schnabel and acclaimed artist Margaret Ross Tolbert share information on 20 “lost” springs buried under the Ocklawaha River's dammed waters, the artists and filmmakers that capture the beauty of this area and constituent efforts to lobby the Florida legislature to remove the dam and return the area to its original beauty for generations to come. -
We hear from WUFT environmental reporter Rose Schnabel about an Alachua city board denying a controversial development permit.
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“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. The series highlights what makes our community great.
Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Residents from around Gainesville gathered outside of the Civic Media Center Tuesday afternoon to see the city’s newest effort to combat food insecurity: Gainesville’s first free-access refrigerator. -
About 60 people attended the UF Office of Community & Belonging's Longest Table Event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event encouraged guests to connect and start a conversation. -
Food insecurity in Alachua County is higher than the 14.4 % average across the Sunshine State, and it's an area of focus for one local entrepreneur.
