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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. -
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. -
Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak without producing a single hurricane. A strengthening El Niño is helping suppress development, but Florida’s complicated history shows why a quiet peak is no guarantee of a quiet finish. -
Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, since the disease was first detected, Florida's citrus production has dropped by almost 95%. -
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census runs Friday and Saturday.
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While the primary election was only last week, candidates are already gearing up for November. -
The company announced a couple of billing changes through its customer-facing newsletter Friday.
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Within a week, the family of four was separated among three different detention facilities in two states. -
A memorandum released by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) revokes all approvals for LPRs issued to local law enforcement agencies for use on state roads.
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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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UF Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and 2026 University of Florida Campaign for Charities Director Karen Thomas tells us about the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy is to donate to a good cause. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. It's a space-themed show today! Coming up: A new telescope launched over the weekend to study some of space's biggest mysteries; Later, we'll talk to the photographer of the first plants grown in lunar soil; Plus, a Constellation Conversation with a former NASA astronaut. -
University of Florida Performing Arts Director Brian Jose offers the inside scoop and a glimpse of the upcoming 2026-27 season featuring 40 different performances from September 18, 2026, through April 2027.
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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. -
Just over one year ago, Corey Williams received the news everyone dreads: a loved one being diagnosed with cancer. -
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.
