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The Gators opened their NCAA Tournament run in dominant fashion, defeating the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 114-55.
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Students, scientists and area residents helped survey turtle diversity at Hornsby Spring on Sunday as part of the Santa Fe River Turtle Project. Eleven freshwater turtle species mingle in its depths, a level of diversity seen in only a handful of rivers worldwide. -
Candy Fontana Verde and Maria Avlonitis/WUFT NewsThough it’s tempting to grab the leaf blower or throw them away, you might want to consider leaving the leaves alone.
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A years-long fight over who should control Gainesville Regional Utilities is moving closer to a conclusion after the Florida Legislature approved a bill reinforcing state oversight of the city-owned utility. -
Caroline Walsh/WUFT NewsThe complaint alleged mismanagement and mistreatment of animals.
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Anti-death penalty advocates gathered at Florida State Prison in Raiford to protest the execution of Michael King on Tuesday. -
As reports of indecent exposure surge in Alachua County, experts say knowing how to respond in the moment can help people protect themselves and support law enforcement.
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Less Than Jake's Buddy Schaub previews this year's Wake & Bake Weekend, new recordings, and summer tour plans including their first appearance at Coachella -
The Florida Strawberry Festival returned to Plant City for an 11-day run ending Sunday.
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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. -
Photoillustration by Libby CliftonMarsy’s Law was initially a constitutional amendment that Florida voters approved in 2018. It intended to protect crime victims from having their identities revealed under Florida’s public records law.
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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Dr. Hans van Oostrum, the new director of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center, also known as the AI² (AI squared) Center, tells us about the Center and its annual summit in Orlando which will take place March 29 through April 1. -
Though we’ve seen small amounts of rain in our forecast, rainfall amounts have not been enough to improve drought conditions. -
This episode features Gainesville Modern Weekend on March 20-22, 2026. Clarissa Carr and Cleary Larkin join host Sue Wagner to tell us about the annual three-day event, Mid-Century Modern buildings in Gainesville and the organization.
Local Programming on WUFT-TV
Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. tune in to WUFT Amplified and discover new sounds. Hosted by Glenn Richards.
“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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After losing their toddler daughter to drowning in 2025, a Newberry couple is on a mission to make life-saving swim lessons accessible to every family. -
A steady stream of families moved through the McPherson Complex on Saturday with strawberry treats, shaved ice and lemonade in hand as live music carried across the festival grounds and children crowded the petting zoo and BMX show. -
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Lion Committee painted the SAE Lion in honor of fallen brother Cody Khork on Thursday.
