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Neon FilmsNow, 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. -
Reagan Poland/WUFT NewsA 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. -
Florida Division of Emergency ManagementGovernor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to use this month to plan ahead for peak hurricane season. -
Nassau CountyFlorida's summer of 2026 was dominated by persistent heat waves and rainfall deficits, especially across South Florida.
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Courtesy: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission/Tim DonovanResilient Florida was created to provide funding to help communities prepare for the impacts of more frequent and severe flooding, but not all who are at risk get the help they need.
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The company announced a couple of billing changes through its customer-facing newsletter Friday. -
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Local organizations, first responders, people in recovery and area residents came together Monday to remember those who have died from overdoses and to address the resources for people who are still struggling with substance use. -
The county's sheriff made the announcement on Facebook Monday. Meanwhile, the state made an announcement of its own.
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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. -
The event began with a play, “Life: A Parable of Sorts,” written by student Xavier Ernst. Performers explored the meaning of life through humor and improvisation.
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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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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. -
North Central Florida Community Center Director of Operations E.J. Soft shares information on volunteer and partnership opportunities at the nonprofit center. He emphasized that the state-of-the-art gym and versatile community spaces are designed to welcome everyone. At the Center there is always a way to move, learn, and connect. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: A six-month investigation found that while inland communities have faced significant flooding in recent years, a state resilience program spent almost all of its dollars on the coast; Later, Florida is on track to surpass last year's record number of child drowning deaths -- what is the state doing to prevent that; Plus, we asked UF students what songs they keep returning to, again and again.
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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.
