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A significant disruption of atmospheric patterns around the Arctic is expected to begin over the next few weeks, which could allow for cold air to spill into the country.
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Emma Salcedo/WUFT NewsErick Smith, full-time ecologist and co-owner of Kestrel Ecological Services, said cats are an invasive species, and he’s seen their predatory instincts in his own backyard. -
Nicolette De Value/WUFT NewsBut the association is facing a growing challenge: recruiting enough new people to take up the mantle as longtime members step back.
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Jack Vincent/WUFT News File Image“Bring the Harvest Home” campaign accepts food, baby items and household goods at 10 drop-off sites this month -
WUFT News file photoBut First Amendment experts say speech could only be punished if it crosses the line into a threat of violence. That’s currently in question in this federal lawsuit in the Northern District of Florida.
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A Pensacola woman is petitioning the state legislature to standardize FHP’s policy for DUI or drug testing in cases of deadly car crashes. A petition for “Bradley’s Law” has so far collected 11,086 signatures. -
A section of Southwest 24th Avenue between Southwest 91st Street and Southwest 87th Way was closed to through traffic on Wednesday after a small sinkhole opened.
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The New Florida Follies hit the stage in early 2026, bringing their high-energy performances and charitable mission to theaters across South Florida. -
“It’s great to see people helping veterans out here. Veterans have the opportunity to come through and can get special services they may need … maybe something they didn’t know about. It’s just good,” said Lewis.
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Kaley Mantz/Fresh Take Florida“We couldn’t take it anymore, the constant fear that one of us could be disappeared by ICE,” Silva said in an interview translated from Portuguese. “We wanted to stay in Florida where we’ve built our life, but my kids deserve a place where they feel safe and welcome.” -
Fresh Take FloridaThe Democrat-backed bills would ban the sales of assault-style weapons or magazines that carry more than 10 bullets, require background checks to buy ammunition, limit where guns can be carried and make drivers lock away guns inside their cars. -
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated there are less than 1,000 ghost orchids left in the United States. The agency proposed it be listed under the Endangered Species Act earlier this year, a potential addition to its state protected status. -
Sydney Johnson/WUFT NewsA federal judge heard arguments on Wednesday in the case of a University of Florida law student expelled for antisemitic tweets. His lawyer said he was being wrongly punished for views the school simply didn’t like, while UF responded it has every right to remove anyone threatening violence.
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University of Florida Campaign for Charities (UFCC) Coordinator Karen Thomas shares information on the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy it is to donate to a good cause. -
On today's show: A Florida family finds a piece of home in an unexpected place. Later, we'll hear from two biology experts on the importance of roadsides for pollinators. Plus, a photojournalist tells us about capturing a moment of protest in another edition of "Snap Chats." -
The 44th annual Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 is featured. Event coordinator Lili Tzho shares information about the artists, performers, children's activities and more.
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“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. The series highlights what makes our community great.
Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Gainesville barbershops serve as trusted community spaces where relationships with clients go far beyond the haircut. -
It’s that time of the year again, where families begin to prepare for the magic of Christmas. And one organization has made it its mission to make it extra special for thousands of area children, Toys for Tots. -
More than 1,000 American flags wave between the headstones of veterans in Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery this week, each one placed by a volunteer honoring a veteran’s service ahead of Veterans Day.
