Ariella Phillips
Ariella is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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One victim is currently being treated for a gunshot wound, according to Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say another victim died at the hospital.
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Those living in the Heatherwood subdivison in northwest Gainesville had unusual neighbors for a time this week.
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The university says it will not be held liable for any damage to people or property caused by the drones.
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The Republican presidential candidates met with voters in Orlando to discuss immigration, the economy and the recent tragedy in Paris.
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Gainesville's city manager, Russ Blackburn, announced his resignation at a city commission meeting Thursday. Blackburn served the position for more than 10 years after starting in September of 2005.
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For the first time in twenty years, hunters entered the woods to kill Florida black bears. At the end of the first day, 207 bears were killed and tagged. Hunting was halted in the Central Florida Bear Management Unit after the 100 bear limit was reached.
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Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis will speak at the University of Florida about his work during the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his continued commitment to civil service. Lewis' upcoming visit brings back memories for some.
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Being only 90 miles away from Cuba, Floridians have felt closer than ever to their neighbor since relations between the island and the United States have improved. Researchers feel that if the U.S. ends the embargo against Cuba it will impact several areas, including the economy and environmental research.
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Florida ranked 47th in the United States for sexual health by the State by State Safer Sex Index. Melissa St. Onge, communications manager for Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, said she was not surprised to hear Florida ranked so low on the survey, and that sexual health conversations should start at home and continue with education in class.
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A controversial photo taken by the UF chapter of the Chi Omega sorority makes rounds on campus, sparking debate and discussion of racial stereotypes. The four women pictured in the photo wore T-shirts with "Trap Queen" written on them.