Local Stories from WUFT News
Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have collected an astounding 13,000 different pieces of lost media to utilize within their comedy performances and have been doing the sketch for just as long.
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William Thomas Horan, 21, of Pembroke Pines in South Florida is accused of pinning down a classmate on a bed while groping, choking and kissing her and pulling down her pants. Police said Horan’s accuser had bruises on her neck.
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A new Florida law banning young teens from using social media – rewritten after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an earlier proposal – will take effect in January, after the governor signed it into law Monday. He warned parents about predators online.
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A Florida inmate on death row for the murder of a 13-year-old Panama City girl is asking for a new sentence, after accepting the death penalty and forgoing a trial by jury as a promise to the victim’s now deceased mother.
From PBS Newshour
Television Highlights
“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization will lead the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. This series will highlight what makes our community great.
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While there will be many vendors, activities and planes this year, one person in particular is missing.
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Watch how professional track athlete Pjai Austin plans to complete his goals by training for the 2024 Olympics in Gainesville, FL.
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors owns and runs Camp Freedom, offering a safe haven for veterans to heal in the outdoors. It’s a nonprofit that aims to provide nature therapy to veterans from all walks of life by hosting no-cost retreats.