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Scattered throughout Bradford County, small wooden boxes have quietly been meeting the needs of a community — outcomes that don't always show up in data.
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“I enjoy being part of nature and getting to see the trees and the birds and sunshine again,” Peck said. -
Zoey Thomas/Fresh Take FloridaA commercial license grants weekday access to the bay and a harvest quota up to 31 bags each.
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Isabel Bequer/WUFT NewsThe project is funded by a $1.7 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, according to Stephen Brown, the executive director of utilities for Lake City. The project’s main goal is to minimize environmental harm and improve water quality. -
Emily Drelick/WUFT NewsAlachua County commissioners voted 3-1 on Tuesday to move forward with the construction of a new animal shelter on University of Florida-owned land.
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The Union County Courthouse in Lake Butler has received a $1.2 million grant to make needed renovations to enhance security. -
The Gainesville Police Department reported two people died and two officers were injured after shots were fired along East University Avenue on Wednesday morning.
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The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire took place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 & 25, 2026, at Depot Park in downtown Gainesville, Fla. -
The series opened Dec. 12 and featured a themed market every weekend. Sunday marked the last day of the series, titled “The Finale.”
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(Hannah Miller/WUFT News)What will happen to Florida’s ban on TikTok now that there’s a U.S.-China deal remains uncertain, but it may be too soon for students and government workers to expect they’ll be able to open their “FYP” on the social media platform in classrooms or on state-owned phones or tablets. -
Libby Clifton/WUFT NewsA fierce gun battle between a suspected shooter and police unfolded during Wednesday morning’s rush hour near one of the city’s busiest intersections. The gunman and a man believed to be his victim died. Two officers were wounded in the shoot-out. -
Frame grab via The Florida ChannelWith consequential U.S. midterms approaching, and his own future plans unknown after he leaves office next January, the governor steered away from addressing upcoming elections. -
Courtesy/Fresh Take FloridaMost people who won permits to participate in the first Florida black bear hunt since 2015 came away empty-handed. Of the 172 permits issued for the hunt, which took place from Dec. 6 to 28, only 52 hunters killed a Florida black bear, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission figures.
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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UF Water Institute Director Matt Cohen shares information on how the Institute was formed, the partnerships with university and state entities, the upcoming symposium in February and how the community can learn more about Florida’s precious water resources. -
Our brains may be aging faster than our bodies. WUFT reporter Victoria Perez talks with UF researchers who published a study on how some lifestyle factors could influence our brain age. -
Chat with Houston Wells, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology.
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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Residents from around Gainesville gathered outside of the Civic Media Center Tuesday afternoon to see the city’s newest effort to combat food insecurity: Gainesville’s first free-access refrigerator. -
About 60 people attended the UF Office of Community & Belonging's Longest Table Event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event encouraged guests to connect and start a conversation. -
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