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For many residents, it is not financially feasible to spend hundreds of dollars on generators, water bottles and other supplies on June 1.
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Clay County Animal Services' primary goal is to drastically reduce that number, and they do that by hosting cat cafés at different libraries.
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Samuel Williams/WUFT NewsWith drought spreading across north Florida, water levels are quickly falling, exposing creek beds and shorelines where many of these once submerged relics now sit. -
A grove of oak trees stands tall in Alachua County.A UF’s researcher's “zero-day” projections estimate when Alachua County’s oak forests outside conservation areas could disappear as development spreads into remaining woodlands.
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Scott called for an investigation into Interim President Donald Landry's contract and criticized the selection process for Stuart Bell as the sole finalist for president.
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The city plans several events, including a gun violence memorial and safety trainings. -
After Vargas failed to appear in court for his first arraignment early this month, Judge Robert K. Groeb set a new bond for his arrest of $500,000.
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The story of military service often centers on deployment and combat, but Memorial Day can also spotlight the years that follow. -
Nathan Wynn, 17, continues to grow Ripple Theatricals, opening his own space and building a community of performers who keep coming back.
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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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Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) meteorologists Megan Borowski and Audrey Shirley tell us about the forecast for the 2026 hurricane season and its possible impact on Florida coastal and inland communities. -
A closer look at how district rezoning is affecting an elementary school teacher in Alachua County. -
Amber Miller, President and CEO of United Way of North Central Florida and Dr. Stephanie Hoopes from United for ALICE tell us about the ALICE Disaster Assistance Tracker, a new data tool which includes information on how weather and other disasters have impacted households in the North Central Florida area since 2010.
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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The program was initiated in 2010 but expanded significantly in July 2025 to become a statewide initiative. With the cost of goods going up, the program's permanence comes at a distinct time of need for the area. -
From the mountains of Guatemala to the shores of Newnan’s Lake, the impact of a small Gainesville bagel shop stretches far beyond its front counter.
