When Alachua County residents living right outside of Gainesville city limits called 911 for fire protection services, they could count on Gainesville Fire Rescue to respond to their calls. Starting May 2018, however, they might experience slower response times waiting for Alachua County Fire Rescue to arrive.
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The animal intake was exceptionally high because of animals surrendered in anticipation of the storm. Many people brought their pets to Animal Services before evacuating to a shelter and picked them up when it was safe to return home.
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After a severe mold problem made the location unsafe last year, the old building was torn down and the new fire station was built. Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief William Northcutt said the new fire station was designed for growth and will allow growth for a couple of years before capacity is exceeded.
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Hurricane Irma struck Gainesville leaving fallen trees on power lines, homes, and across streets. The City of Gainesville is learning from the damage and is making movements to prevent similar damage in future storms.
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After Hurricane Irma, there have been more mosquitoes in the Ocala area than usual. Some residents have put their neighborhood walks on hold due to the increased number of mosquitoes.
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North Central Florida is currently in recovery mode after Hurricane Irma, and FEMA has granted Alachua County individual assistance.
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Felony charges were recommended against nine Gator Football players who were suspended for off the field issues before the season began.
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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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For the city of Archer, a plan to build a wastewater treatment plant has been clogged by years of debate, inability to find adequate land and, recently, a battle between the city and one local couple.
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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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University of Florida Panhellenic Greek sorority houses are facing various levels of structural damage two weeks after Hurricane Irma hit Gainesville.
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For the city of Archer, a plan to build a wastewater treatment plant has been clogged by years of debate, inability to find adequate land and, recently, a battle between the city and one local couple.
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When Alachua County residents living right outside of Gainesville city limits called 911 for fire protection services, they could count on Gainesville Fire Rescue to respond to their calls. Starting May 2018, however, they might experience slower response times waiting for Alachua County Fire Rescue to arrive.
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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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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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The animal intake was exceptionally high because of animals surrendered in anticipation of the storm. Many people brought their pets to Animal Services before evacuating to a shelter and picked them up when it was safe to return home.
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Gainesville Regional Utilities is working to clean up a series of sewage spills caused by the rainfall from Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
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When Alachua County residents living right outside of Gainesville city limits called 911 for fire protection services, they could count on Gainesville Fire Rescue to respond to their calls. Starting May 2018, however, they might experience slower response times waiting for Alachua County Fire Rescue to arrive.
Read More »
Nine UF football players are facing criminal charges. That and more in 90 seconds.
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The animal intake was exceptionally high because of animals surrendered in anticipation of the storm. Many people brought their pets to Animal Services before evacuating to a shelter and picked them up when it was safe to return home.
Read More »
After a severe mold problem made the location unsafe last year, the old building was torn down and the new fire station was built. Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief William Northcutt said the new fire station was designed for growth and will allow growth for a couple of years before capacity is exceeded.
Read More »
Hurricane Irma struck Gainesville leaving fallen trees on power lines, homes, and across streets. The City of Gainesville is learning from the damage and is making movements to prevent similar damage in future storms.
Read More »
After Hurricane Irma, there have been more mosquitoes in the Ocala area than usual. Some residents have put their neighborhood walks on hold due to the increased number of mosquitoes.
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North Central Florida is currently in recovery mode after Hurricane Irma, and FEMA has granted Alachua County individual assistance.
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One man is dead after a shooting at a Gainesville apartment complex. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Felony charges were recommended against nine Gator Football players who were suspended for off the field issues before the season began.
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University of Florida Panhellenic Greek sorority houses are facing various levels of structural damage two weeks after Hurricane Irma hit Gainesville.
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For the city of Archer, a plan to build a wastewater treatment plant has been clogged by years of debate, inability to find adequate land and, recently, a battle between the city and one local couple.
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A UF student recounts what it was like growing up in Vietnam after the war. Read his story at WUFT.org.
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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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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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Alachua County Emergency Management's new emergency notification system, Alert Alachua, helps county residents during Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Salvation Army has already served 10,000 meals in Northeast Florida since the storm scoured the peninsula last week
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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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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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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.
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Six UF housing officials in question. That and more in 90 seconds.
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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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Tremendous economic power is being consolidated as broadcast corporations continue to merge with one …
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The senior director of the University of Florida's housing department is accused of using $180,608 in university money on himself.
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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 »Two Jacksonville Naval hospital nurses have been removed from the maternity ward after their conduct with newborns. That and more in 90 seconds.
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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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Two Gainesville students receive support through GoFundMe after all their belongings were destroyed by flooding.
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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.
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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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Out-of-state crews are helping GRU to restore power in 53,000 households in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Regional Utilities continues to work on restoring power after Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
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