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Bookstores have withstood the test of technology facing off against the likes of Amazon Kindle, audiobooks and other e-formats in the digital market.
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Several area organizations were raisisng awareness of the threats to Florida’s springs on Saturday at the third annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration. -
As temperatures rise across North Central Florida, more snakes are starting to appear in backyards, sidewalks and sometimes even inside homes. But before panic sets in, experts say most of these encounters are nothing to fear.
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The Bradford County Commission agreed to extend the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s access to the Douglas Warehouse property off U.S. Highway 301. -
Daniela Ortiz/WUFT NewsIf HB 757 becomes law, public colleges and universities would be left to decide whether to opt in. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will ultimately decide whether the expansion of the guardian program reaches college campuses.
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Gainesville’s latest response to gun violence looks like laptops, internet access, after-school programs and community partners trying to reach young people before they show up in police data. -
The University of Florida announced the suspension in response to a Krishna box truck hitting a student on a Buckman Drive crosswalk. This marks Krishna Lunch’s first suspension from campus since it started serving lunch at Plaza of the Americas in 1971.
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A production of “Prodigal Son,” a play by John Patrick Shanley, runs until April 13 at the Fletcher Library inside UF’s Fletcher Hall. -
Two hundred vendors and people from across Marion County turned out at the McPherson Complex Saturday for Marion County Day, an annual festival celebrating local pride.
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Photo via Youtube/FOX 35 NewsDemocrats and other critics warned it could strangle free speech, open the door to political abuse and fan Islamophobia. -
Alyvia Logan/Fresh Take Florida“The technology has outpaced the policy,” she said, “and the laws have not kept up with how quick and how fast these e-scooters and these e-bikes can go.” -
Daytona Beach Police Department/Fresh Take FloridaThe Senate passed the bill 31-4 in late January. The House passed its version Wednesday 103-8. It still needs to be signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
Kaley MantzThe majority Hispanic district, which encompasses Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk counties, is one of several Democratic seats in Florida that may be targeted for redistricting.
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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Virginia Grant, founder of the nonprofit organization Assurance and coordinator of The Caregiver’s Festival, tells us about the upcoming festival and available respite services and resources for assistance for caregiver’s of children with special needs in Alachua, Marion and Bradford counties. -
After a rail tie fire in early February prompted an initial emergency response from the city, some members of the community now feel that the issue is being overshadowed by the exchanges between the city council members and those in the community. Some are even calling for a council member to resign. -
Music Professor Tony Oferle tells us about the University of Florida Opera Theatre and UF Symphony Orchestra’s production of Pirates of Penzance on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the UF Performing Arts Phillips Center.
Local Programming on WUFT-TV
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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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The team from the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala took first place in the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Culinary Arts Competition Wednesday. -
A Newberry community pantry battles food scarcity by relying on the neighbors it helps to feed. -
Behind the lights and energy of the University of Florida’s Dance Marathon, stories like that of Amelia Early and her daughter, Dani-Lynn, took center stage.
