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More than 735,000 Florida voters have cast ballots in the 2026 midterms. Here's a look at voter turnout county-by-county.
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Grace Tucceri/WUFT NewsEarlier this month, the museum teamed up with the City of Gainesville to host Plant for Pollinators: Bees and Trees at Evergreen Cemetery. -
Molly Seghi/WUFT NewsThe society’s October Big Day event on Saturday will coincide with a worldwide effort to document in 24 hours as many bird species as possible during their fall migrations.
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Anna Rodenberg/WUFT NewsThe extra dollar could help some workers pay for everyday expenses. But it may not be enough to significantly change college students' ability to afford housing. -
Courtesy: Priti McNuttA Nov. 3 Florida ballot amendment proposing the increase of property tax homestead exemptions stands to significantly reduce the library’s funding.
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Corrections Officer Joshua Swanson was placed in custody after footage revealed him appearing to pin an inmate to the ground. -
Florida law says grand jury reports that don’t lead to indictments are supposed to be sealed until those named in the report have the chance to suppress and expunge them.
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Ocala’s Drive-In Theatre is the only one of its kind in North Central Florida. Its unique operation stands out. -
As UF prepares for its 2026 Homecoming, here’s a look at how the celebration began, the development of key traditions and what Homecoming looks like today.
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Ashleigh Lucas/Fresh Take FloridaFlorida removes Trump’s personal information from voter files, after president wrongly cites new lawElection officials in Florida removed President Donald Trump’s personal information from public voter registration records, after Trump cited a new state privacy law that does not apply to him as the president. -
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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Community Spring, a grassroots economic justice organization, hosted its first annual block party in downtown Gainesville this month. -
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