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Author Archives: Cameron Taylor
In depth: Guards in schools and the costs to tax payers
By Cameron Taylor on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm
In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, Florida Senate bill 514 in legislature would allow counties to create independent districts that impose taxes to pay for school safety and mental health services.
Sheriff: Only officers should have guns in Alachua County schools
By Cameron Taylor on December 18th, 2012 | Last updated: December 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Since Friday’s shooting in Newtown, Conn., lawmakers and residents across the country are now bringing up the issue of gun control in schools. The tragedy has school and law enforcement officials reconsidering safety plans for emergencies.
Live Oak remembers Tropical Storm Debby
By Cameron Taylor on December 18th, 2012 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Flooding from the storm destroyed property and shut down businesses but also brought people together.
In wake of school shooting, one media ethicist reviews what’s happening in Newtown
By Cameron Taylor on December 17th, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 2:43 pm
While Friday’s elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., struck many emotions for people across the United States, the media’s coverage of the shooting faced criticism in some circles. WUFT spoke with Kelly McBride, senior faculty member in ethics, reporting and [...]
UF students assist with Hurricane Sandy recovery
By Cameron Taylor on November 19th, 2012 | Last updated: November 26, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Forty University of Florida students, two advisers and one 16-hour bus ride to New York. That’s all it took for the University of Florida’s chapter of Hillel to organize a trip to help rebuild neighborhoods damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Hearing discusses nuclear plant licenses
By Cameron Taylor on October 30th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm
A nuclear power plant license will be the discussion of a hearing Wednesday after two advocacy groups have contested the licenses. An expert review board will review the arguments and previous reviews of the application for nuclear reactor licenses.
Gainesville braces for cold weather
By Cameron Taylor on October 29th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm
The temperature in Gainesville is expected to drop below 40 degrees Monday evening, prompting Gainesville residents to make preparations.
Alachua sheriff race highlights opponent differences
By Cameron Taylor on October 26th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Two candidates are squaring off in the Alachua County Sheriff’s race. Both have different views for the sheriff’s office but say their experience will help them do the job well.
