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Herman Cain brings message to Gainesville

By on September 21st, 2012 | Last updated: September 26, 2012 at 11:23 am

Former GOP candidate Herman Cain spoke at the University of Florida as part of a college tour to encourage students to be informed and to pursue their goals.

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West Nile virus detected in two sentinel chickens in Alachua County

By on September 21st, 2012 | Last updated: September 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm

Making its way across North Florida, the West Nile virus has now been detected in two Alachua County chickens.

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An inside perspective of the Republican National Convention

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney finished up the RNC with an acceptance speech. WUFT recaps the event with a Florida Public Radio official.

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Michael Smith performs tonight at the Shake Rag Art and Culture Center in Melrose

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Singer/songwriter Michael Smith to perform at the Shake Rag Art and Culture Center in Melrose at 8 p.m.

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DblWIDE performs at the Bo Diddley Plaza for “Free Fridays”

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm

A local Gainesville country band dblWIDE is performing at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza tonight.

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United Way’s homegame parties begin downtown tonight

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm

With the Florida football festivities, United Way is hosting the Downtown United Street Party this evening.

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The state of the American worker in Florida this Labor Day Weekend

By on August 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm

WUFT discusses the state of the American worker with the community manager at the Marion County Workforce Connection.

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Other Desert Cities opens this weekend at the Hippodrome State Theatre

By on August 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:26 pm

The Hippodrome opens this Friday with award-winning play “Other Desert Cities.”

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Armed suspect flees Shands Hospital

By on August 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:27 pm

UFPD continues its investigation of armed man in a Shands parking garage.

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Latest Gator gear for the fall football season

By on August 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:28 pm

WUFT reports on the new game day gear available this season.

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