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University of Florida students are working with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide free flu vaccinations at 37 Alachua County schools through UF’s Control Flu program.
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David Caine/WUFT NewsThe newest and youngest of the bunch, Maverick helps with bomb detection and security for university events with the help of his handler, K-9 Officer Jenna Cuevo. -
An upper-level low that will move across Florida late during the week and over the weekend will help to increase moisture and erosion to east coast beaches. -
Tim Donovan/FWCThe debate surrounding the Florida black bear hunt intensified dramatically after 2025, when the hunt returned after a decade-long hiatus.
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Courtesy: Erick SánchezJosé Delgado worked in agriculture, harvesting everything from tomatoes and squash to beans and sweet potatoes. Over time, working in Florida's heat took its toll. -
The Cow Creek wildfire burned 2,400 pine-lined acres of Levy County in April. Florida’s millenia-long fire history prepared its plants and pollinators to rebound stronger.
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Lake City could soon change how new development pays for transportation, replacing its current concurrency system with mobility fees that would help fund roads, intersections, sidewalks, trails and other projects through 2050. -
While the primary election was only last week, candidates are already gearing up for November.
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The state of Florida executed 72-year-old Daniel Conahan Jr. at 6:12 p.m. Thursday. He was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of 21-year-old Richard Montgomery in 1996 in Charlotte County, but he is believed to be linked to several other Southwest Florida murders. -
University of Florida Police sent a campus alert Wednesday afternoon saying the two had not walked onto campus.
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Now, more than 10 years later, Carrie Carusone proved the elective she took in high school was all worth it. Her name is on the silver screen nationwide. -
The play itself has the classic characters, like Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, the sheriff, but the director says it focuses on the origin story of Robin Hood.
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Florida is moving to once again license naturopathic doctors, a move critics warn will permit the use of unproven and potentially dangerous treatments, but supporters say could help alleviate the state’s worsening doctor shortage and give patients a choice about their care. -
kaley MantzCursive writing will be a revived practice after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law, which requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five. -
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Students without lawful immigration status in Florida could soon be barred from admission to all 28 state colleges. The Florida Department of Education will discuss the proposed rule at a May 14 meeting at Miami Dade College.
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This episode features Dr. Victoria Pagán, Professor of Classics at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who recently received the 2024-25 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year honor. Pagán is considered one of the foremost experts on classical Greek and Roman literature and culture. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: New federal and state rules for higher education are impacting students from other countries; Later, we'll hear from New York firefighters about how the trauma of 9/11 impacts them 25 years later; Plus, NPR's Allison Aubrey talks about her new book called "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love." -
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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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Local artist and animal advocate Samm Wehman has created a mural to support Operation Catnip, a Gainesville organization that provides resources and veterinary care for cats in the community. -
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It’s an event dedicated to fixing the community’s broken appliances and household items, from televisions to sewing machines to vacuums, all at no cost.
