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Dunnellon used to be known largely for the crystal-clear Rainbow River and its peaceful way of life. Now, in the wake of a devastating railroad tie fire, blackened debris tells a different story.
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Anna Edlund/WUFT NewsWednesday marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual movement dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. Gainesville organizations and businesses are hosting events throughout the upcoming week to celebrate. -
Toxic embers blew over Dunnellon as thick black smoke blanketed neighborhoods of fearful residents.
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After years of planning, Alachua County cut the ribbon on Tuesday on two permanent housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness. -
Each year, as April 15 approaches, a growing number of young adults report feeling overwhelmed by the tax filing process.
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While online phishing scams aren’t new, they’ve become more pernicious. That’s largely thanks to artificial intelligence. -
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.
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One of Gainesville’s largest food events returned to Celebration Pointe for its 10th year on Thursday. The GCM Spring Food Festival, hosted by Gift Certificates and More, transformed the shopping mall into a bustling hub of food, music and family-friendly entertainment. -
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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.
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Carlos Gonzales, Executive Director of Keep Alachua County Beautiful, tells us about the annual Great American Cleanup event on April 25 as well as information on the non-profit organization that has the mission to beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate and preserve our community’s environmental legacy. -
After 20 years, the airport has a new CEO. Ferdinand Mehrlich officially started the job earlier this week. -
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.
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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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Rebuilding Together North Central Florida is a nonprofit that approaches health and safety through housing. The organization works as a housing preservation agency, helping people stay in the homes they already live in by fixing a health or safety hazard that has made daily life difficult. -
Just Between Friends of Gainesville, the state’s largest children’s pop-up resale event, brought families, educators and community partners together for a multiday consignment sale in Alachua. -
The Ichetucknee Yoga Club and Nature Retreat hosted a highway cleanup along U.S. Highway 27 and Southwest Junction Road in Columbia County on Saturday, marking the beginning of a two-year commitment to keep local roadways clean.
