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We Rock Gainesville hosted its first Teen Open Mic of the year on Wednesday at Heartwood Soundstage. The event featured 10 musical acts from local musicians ages 10 to 17, including four debut performances.
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Haley Black/WUFT NewsFlorida state parks will offer free admission from Friday through Monday in honor of George Washington’s birthday. -
“I enjoy being part of nature and getting to see the trees and the birds and sunshine again,” Peck said.
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Amelia McDonough/WUFT NewsThe Gainesville City Commission approved more than $9.3 million in city renovations at a meeting last week. The funding will support projects that will restore historic buildings, improve the city’s emergency operations facilities and renovate community spaces throughout Gainesville. -
Maria Avlonitis/WUFT NewsAfter years of failed attempts to bring another grocery store to east Gainesville, city and county commissioners may have a new solution to consider — a Farm Stop, a combination of grocery store and farmers market.
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Florida carried out its second execution on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. A group of 50 people held a vigil outside the Florida State Prison, where Melvin Trotter, 65, was put to death by lethal injection. -
The $4.6 million public investment in a new fire station is Ocala’s proactive approach to support its community, city officials said, while extending the reach that the Ocala Fire Rescue team can serve.
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The Bryer Patch, a fourth-generation family-owned produce and flower u-pick at The Boyd Farm in Newberry, held the 4th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday. -
The All Music For Music — or AM/FM — Festival is making its return to Gainesville on Sunday featuring 28 artists scheduled to perform on three downtown stages from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Florida’s House voted late Wednesday to establish the American flamingo as the new state bird, a step toward knocking the mockingbird off its perch after nearly a century. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the Senate will go along with the plan. -
Florida executed its first prisoner of 2026 Tuesday evening, a man twice convicted in separate murders 12 years apart and who stabbed a robbery victim in the neck with a hunting knife while his brother shot the man three times. -
Contributed/Fresh Take FloridaFlorida lawmakers are considering bills that would broaden the conditions under which domestic violence victims can receive an order of protection to include threats made against their pets. -
Libby Clifton/Fresh Take FloridaThe University of Florida said Thursday it was investigating two college classrooms where measles exposures may have occurred. Additionally, six other confirmed measles cases were reported across northern Florida in new data published by the Florida Department of Health.
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A reporter in Marion County shares the results of her ongoing investigation into the Dunnellon rail tie fire earlier this month. -
Chat with Myiah Hutchens, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications. -
This episode features the University of Florida Therapeutic Horticulture program based in Wilmot Gardens on the UF campus. Program Director Leah Diehl runs the client-centered, facilitated practice using plants and gardening activities to improve a person’s psychological, physical, cognitive, and social well-being.
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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 event was meant to get people connected with nature and with the community, according to recreation leader Allison Bordini. It also encouraged visitors to stay off of their phones and be present in nature. -
Every year, on the third Friday in February, National Caregivers Day shines a light on those who have dedicated their life to serving others. -
Sophie Stein was selected as the University of Florida’s 2026 Dreamer.
