Sam Burroughs
Sam is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org
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A Gainesville man was gored in the armpit while running with fighting bulls during the San Fermin festival, according to the Associated Press. Mike Webster, 38, an occupational therapist, was running for the 38th time in 11 years.
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Panama City Beach Police concluded in their investigation that Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members did act inappropriately toward veterans during their spring formal, no charges were filed. Members of the fraternity allegedly spit on flags and took them from wounded veterans while staying at the Laketown Wharf Resort.
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Florida officials predict a strain of marijuana, known as Charlotte's Web, will be available for medical purposes later this year. The Department of Health released a statement that said they are moving quickly to allow access to it.
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GPD has reported and incident of prowling and exposure in the Gainesville area. The incident occurred on Thursday morning.
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Emotional service animals and mobile applications are being offered as therapy tools for those who suffer from mental illness.
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Sixty percent of sexual assault cases for both males and females are unreported, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Florida has been working to provide local communities with the resources to deal with these crimes.
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A man's possibly life-threatening injuries from Tuesday's afternoon shooting in Gainesville may be self-inflicted, police said Wednesday.