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Author Archives: Lauren Rautenkranz
Motivational blogger tested by life-threatening illness
By Lauren Rautenkranz on April 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 25, 2013 at 10:26 am
Alexa Carlin founded Hello Perfect, a blog devoted to redefining society’s definition of perfection, with a friend in 2011.
Video preview of 2013 Gainesville mayoral runoff election
By Lauren Rautenkranz on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 16, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Lauren Rautenkranz offers a preview of Tuesday’s runoff election between Craig Lowe and Ed Braddy.
International Children’s Book Day reinforces reading’s importance
By Lauren Rautenkranz on April 3rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 3, 2013 at 12:51 pm
WUFT visited Millhopper Montessori School to see how children in the Gainesville area celebrated International Children’s Book Day.
One little girl’s first birthday won’t happen officially for another three years
By Lauren Rautenkranz on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm
WUFT’s Lauren Rautzenkraz shares a story of one little girl celebrating her “first” birthday on a day that doesn’t come again for three years.
Bivens Cove homicide victim’s adopted son charged with murder
By Lauren Rautenkranz and Stephanie Denardo on January 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: January 25, 2013 at 11:37 am
Suspect in Bivens Cove murder is in custody in Orange County awaiting extradition to Alachua County to face charges.
Missouri fan Patrick Cox felt at home in the Swamp
By Lauren Rautenkranz on November 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 4:46 pm
The sea of orange and blue, organized chants, and powerful band may seem intimidating for some fans supporting the visiting team at the Swamp, but one University of Missouri fan felt differently this weekend.
Elderly couple continues work with Gainesville food bank despite obstacles
By Lauren Rautenkranz on October 26th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Two beloved volunteers of the Gainesville food bank, Bread of the Mighty, are stepping down after twelve years of hard work.
Habitat for Humanity volunteer won’t stop after four decades
By Lauren Rautenkranz on October 18th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Jan LeDuc could have resigned herself to a retired life of leisure, but she prefers moving furniture, caulking windows, and going Dumpster diving for parts around home sites for Habitat for Humanity. She’s volunteered for the organization since 1986, building houses for needy families in Alachua County, and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Breast Cancer Awareness month highlighted during Gainesville walk
By Lauren Rautenkranz on October 17th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Tiffany Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month with her friends and family, including her preschool-aged daughter, Ti-Andra, by attending the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Gainesville.
Gainesville pet therapy dogs bring joy to patients
By Lauren Rautenkranz on September 27th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Eddie, a 6-pound toy poodle, is a certified therapy dog, like many others in Gainesville. His job is to go to local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals in order to show patients and residents a little canine love.
