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A lawsuit filed Friday challenges the constitutionality of part of a new state law that requires a coveted medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer.
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Gainesville Interface Youth Center Works To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Approximately 1.6 million children in the United States live on the streets every night. Interface Youth Center is working in Gainesville to combat this problem and educate the public on the resources available to any child or family in trouble.
Read More »Food Banks Accepting Perishable Items Gathered Before Irma
Those in North Central Florida who stockpiled food in preparation for Hurricane Irma have food bank options for donating perishable items, which might not make it back onto shelves at a chain store.
Read More »Sept. 21, 2017: Morning News In 90
Parents from a Duval County middle school are concerned about their children safety after a student stabbed another student in the school. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Flooding, More Flooding And Gators: Irma Brings Challenges To Marion County Farm
Across North Central Florida and the state, flooding, winds and knocked-down trees from Irma caused a great deal of crop and other damage to farms. And those in flood plains — like Crones’ Cradle in Marion County because of Orange Creek — were much more susceptible, especially in the days after because the water isn’t leaving.
Read More »Salvation Army Provides Northeast Floridians With Food And Support After Irma
The Salvation Army has already served 10,000 meals in Northeast Florida since the storm scoured the peninsula last week
Read More »North Central Florida Making Progress On Debris Clean-up
North Central Florida counties have submitted their plans for debris cleanup following Gov. Rick Scott's Monday directive that they do so, and one, Columbia County, says it's almost done.
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Broadcast Bits: Episode 4
The structure of a local television news has not changed much for decades. However, there is tremendous change and experimentation happening within a television station’s digital footprint. Two innovative journalists discuss web-centric initiatives they lead in this Broadcast Bits: Episode 4 podcast.
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Technology is bringing robust change to the local television news industry. One journalist is telling stories with equipment that fits in his pocket.
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
Florida Wildlife Care helps animals recover from the impending damage that Hurricane Irma had on the wildlife of Florida.
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Appeals Court Orders Review Of Sabal Trail Pipeline
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Find Out Florida: What Incentives Are Available To Families Who Want To Install Solar Panels?
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Project: Blue Ether Wins SPJ Florida’s James Batten Award for Public Service
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Study Offers Warning For Florida Farmers From Global Warming
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Decision On Union County Phosphate Mine Postponed
The Union County commission voted Monday to table a decision on a proposed phosphate mine and is set to have another meeting on the topic in two weeks.
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GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
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Gas Supplies Get Boost As Tankers Head To Ports
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Suwannee Schools Still Examining Solutions After Mold Found
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U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Praises President Trump for Pardoning Sheriff Arpaio
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Beyond Licenses For Underage Couples, A Look At Other Marriage Questions in Florida
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Tropical Depression Emily Moving Out Over The Atlantic
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UF Creates Relief Fund For Students, Staff Affected By Irma
The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
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Gators Shock Volunteers With Hail Mary
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After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida
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UF Opens Door To White Nationalist Speech
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Spencer, National Policy Institute Still Planning For UF Event
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
Florida Wildlife Care helps animals recover from the impending damage that Hurricane Irma had on the wildlife of Florida.
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Appeals Court Orders Review Of Sabal Trail Pipeline
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Find Out Florida: What Incentives Are Available To Families Who Want To Install Solar Panels?
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Project: Blue Ether Wins SPJ Florida’s James Batten Award for Public Service
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Study Offers Warning For Florida Farmers From Global Warming
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Gainesville Interface Youth Center Works To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Approximately 1.6 million children in the United States live on the streets every night. Interface Youth Center is working in Gainesville to combat this problem and educate the public on the resources available to any child or family in trouble.
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UF Housing Director Spent Thousands In Furniture Store, Employee Says
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GRU Restores Remaining Power Outages From Hurricane Irma
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Bradford County Residents Near Lake Sampson Suffer Flooding And No Power
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Nursing Homes Plan `Summit’ on Generator Order
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Guinn Stays Mayor, Grabelle Wins Council Seat In Ocala Elections
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn was elected for a fourth term in the city's elections on Tuesday, while Justin Grabelle won the City Council's District 5 seat.
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Feds Put Fraudsters On Notice
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Federal Aid Approved As Irma Makes Second Landfall
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Students, UF President Voice DACA Support After Trump Announcement
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Gainesville City Commission Approves $750M Biomass Plant Purchase
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Gainesville Interface Youth Center Works To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Approximately 1.6 million children in the United States live on the streets every night. Interface Youth Center is working in Gainesville to combat this problem and educate the public on the resources available to any child or family in trouble.
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UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
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Alachua County Schools Reopen Post-Irma
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In Push To Lower Student-Loan Caps, Sen. Nelson Makes Stop At UF
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Students To See Financial Aid Expansion
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Hurricane Irma Flooding Creates Haven For Mosquitoes
As a result of standing water left behind by Hurricane Irma, Alachua County residents can expect to see a dramatic increase in mosquitoes in the coming weeks.
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UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
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Greener Pastures In Sight For Alachua Horse Sanctuary After Irma
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Ahead Of Irma, Florida Farmers Seek Shelter For Cattle
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Marijuana Law Challenged Over Black Farmer License
A lawsuit filed Friday challenges the constitutionality of part of a new state law that requires a coveted medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer.
Read More »Gainesville Interface Youth Center Works To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Approximately 1.6 million children in the United States live on the streets every night. Interface Youth Center is working in Gainesville to combat this problem and educate the public on the resources available to any child or family in trouble.
Read More »Sept. 21, 2017: Afternoon News In 90
Alachua County Emergency Management's new emergency notification system, Alert Alachua, helps county residents during Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Food Banks Accepting Perishable Items Gathered Before Irma
Those in North Central Florida who stockpiled food in preparation for Hurricane Irma have food bank options for donating perishable items, which might not make it back onto shelves at a chain store.
Read More »Sept. 21, 2017: Morning News In 90
Parents from a Duval County middle school are concerned about their children safety after a student stabbed another student in the school. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Flooding, More Flooding And Gators: Irma Brings Challenges To Marion County Farm
Across North Central Florida and the state, flooding, winds and knocked-down trees from Irma caused a great deal of crop and other damage to farms. And those in flood plains — like Crones’ Cradle in Marion County because of Orange Creek — were much more susceptible, especially in the days after because the water isn’t leaving.
Read More »Salvation Army Provides Northeast Floridians With Food And Support After Irma
The Salvation Army has already served 10,000 meals in Northeast Florida since the storm scoured the peninsula last week
Read More »North Central Florida Making Progress On Debris Clean-up
North Central Florida counties have submitted their plans for debris cleanup following Gov. Rick Scott's Monday directive that they do so, and one, Columbia County, says it's almost done.
Read More »Hurricane Irma Flooding Creates Haven For Mosquitoes
As a result of standing water left behind by Hurricane Irma, Alachua County residents can expect to see a dramatic increase in mosquitoes in the coming weeks.
Read More »North Central Florida Farmers Recovering Amid Crop Loss From Irma
As Hurricane Irma swept across Florida last week, its floodwaters and winds dealt blows to the state's farms, including Gainesville's Family Garden, which lost an estimated 30 percent of its crops.
Read More »Sept. 20, 2017: Morning News In 90
Six UF housing officials in question. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Guinn Stays Mayor, Grabelle Wins Council Seat In Ocala Elections
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn was elected for a fourth term in the city's elections on Tuesday, while Justin Grabelle won the City Council's District 5 seat.
Read More »Broadcast Bits: Episode 5
Tremendous economic power is being consolidated as broadcast corporations continue to merge with one …
Read More »UF Housing Director Spent Thousands In Furniture Store, Employee Says
The senior director of the University of Florida's housing department is accused of using $180,608 in university money on himself.
Read More »FEMA Workers Spreading Word About Assistance After Irma
FEMA personnel from around the U.S. have descended upon Florida to assist residents with aid after Hurricane Irma tore through the state. WUFT News rode along with FEMA workers in Duval County as they visited with residents and informed them of their options.
Read More »Sept. 19, 2017: Afternoon News In 90
Two Jacksonville Naval hospital nurses have been removed from the maternity ward after their conduct with newborns. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Decision On Union County Phosphate Mine Postponed
The Union County commission voted Monday to table a decision on a proposed phosphate mine and is set to have another meeting on the topic in two weeks.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Irma
Two Gainesville students receive support through GoFundMe after all their belongings were destroyed by flooding.
Read More »State’s Tab For Irma Already Mounting
Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the money primarily used for storm preparation and debris removal.
Read More »UF Creates Relief Fund For Students, Staff Affected By Irma
The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
Read More »GRU Restores Remaining Power Outages From Hurricane Irma
Out-of-state crews are helping GRU to restore power in 53,000 households in Gainesville.
Read More »Sept. 18, 2017: Afternoon News in 90
Gainesville Regional Utilities continues to work on restoring power after Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
Read More »Bradford County Residents Near Lake Sampson Suffer Flooding And No Power
Clay Electric has been working hard the past few days to restore power to an area in Bradford County near Lake Sampson. The residents have no water or electricity, and some are still unable to be in their flooded homes.
Read More »GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
Approximately 1 percent of Gainesville Regional Utility customers remain without power thanks to mutual aid crews from across the country.
Read More »Nursing Homes Plan `Summit’ on Generator Order
Calling the deaths of eight seniors last week an “isolated incident,” a nursing-home industry group will hold a meeting Friday to discuss a move by Gov. Rick Scott to require nursing homes to be equipped with generators to power air-conditioning systems when electricity goes out.
Read More »Sept. 18, 2017: Morning News In 90
Governor Rick Scott visited Southwest Florida after Hurricane Irma ripped through the area. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
A farm experienced major flooding, causing almost a foot of water to submerge a lake dock and spill into horse stalls nearby.
Read More »UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
University of Florida and College of the Arts will discuss renovations for the Music Building after the university has been granted $5.9 million in government funding.
Read More »Lamplighter Mobile Home Park Residents Turn To FEMA For Storm Repairs
Lamplighter Mobile Home Park residents are now eligible to re-apply for individual assistance from FEMA after Alachua County was added to the major disaster declaration list.
Read More »Alachua County Schools Reopen Post-Irma
Following over a week of closure, Alachua County Public Schools resumed Monday. Still, questions remain about if and when all the lost days will be made up.
Read More »Gators Shock Volunteers With Hail Mary
With no time left on the clock, Florida made a tie-breaking touchdown against Tennessee at home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The No. 24 Gators upset the 23rd-ranked Volunteers 26-20.
Read More »In Photos: Bradford County Flooding
Residents of rural Bradford County recover after Hurricane Irma took their power and flooded some of their homes. Many residents are still without power and do not know when it will come back. Yet, getting outdoors seemed to be the common answer to their problems, as almost a dozen people fished in the flooded Sampson Creek, a father and son duo from Lake Butler put their boat in the elevated waters of the New River and a Sampson City resident drove an all-terrain vehicle through his neighborhood.
Read More »Flooding Still A Problem For Robin Lane Residents
For Robin Lane residents, Hurricane Irma was reminiscent of 2004 when Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne flooded the neighborhood.
Read More »Severe Flooding Caused By Irma Leaves Samson City Residents Without Power
The rain from Hurricane Irma caused Lake Samson to overflow and has lead to floods ranging from two to four feet. Now local community is working to get back to normal life.
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