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Gov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.
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Alachua County Schools And GRU Still Developing Water Testing Protocol For Lead Contamination
Alachua County Public Schools and GRU are still working on a comprehensive plan to test water for lead contamination throughout the county's 29 schools. A trial run of the test has been completed at Meadowbrook Elementary, but the results were inconclusive.
Read More »College World Series: Singer’s Stellar Outing Leads Gators To 4-3 Win In Game 1 Of Finals
A historic pitching performance from Brady Singer led to a historic night for the Gator baseball team, as Florida moved to within a game of its first-ever College World Series title.
Read More »Scott Points To ‘Breadth Of Knowledge’ In Patronis Pick
On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott turned to former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis, 45, to complete the term of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who will leave the elected Cabinet office Friday for a job at Florida Atlantic University.
Read More »Good Reviews Bring More Money For Universities
Florida universities will learn this week how well they did on annual performance reviews, entitling them to a share of a record $245 million in state performance funding.
Read More »Health Officials Move Forward With Marijuana Plans
Florida health officials have laid out a new process to implement the voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana, as they attempt to meet deadlines included in the November ballot measure.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hands Out Scent Preservation Kits
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is handing out scent preservation kits to assist them with finding missing persons, particularly those with special needs. MCSO is using the kits for its Extra Special Person program. The ESP program has nearly 600 people registered.
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Exploring The Nature Of Reality With Alix Spiegel And Hanna Rosin Of NPR’s Invisibilia
When asked to explain how the third season of NPR’s Invisibilia was like a “concept album,” a genre familiar to fans of groups like Pink Floyd, hosts Alix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin said, “It’s a concept album about concepts, so it’s super more nerdy than Pink Floyd!”
Read More »Gainesville’s Mirror Image Studio Celebrates 40th Anniversary June 3rd
From humble beginnings as two rooms in Bob McPeek's house, to recording local and regional artists who went national (Sister Hazel, Less Than Jake, For Squirrels, Creed), 40 years of Gainesville's Mirror Image Studio will be celebrated Saturday night at Heartwood Soundstage (formerly Mirror Image).
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Meadowbrook Golf Club Closes Because Of Flooding
With water levels rising 75 feet up a fairway near Northwest 39th Avenue, covering two greens and 4 tee boxes, the golf club's owner Chris Tophermarcum was forced to close for business Monday.
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State Buys Gilchrist’s Blue Springs Park For $5.25 Million
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Heavy Rains Caused No Damage In Alachua County
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts A Challenge On East, West Coasts
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Find Out Florida: What Does It Cost To Maintain The Rodman Dam?
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Scott Points To ‘Breadth Of Knowledge’ In Patronis Pick
On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott turned to former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis, 45, to complete the term of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who will leave the elected Cabinet office Friday for a job at Florida Atlantic University.
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Governor Scott Calls Death of FHP Trooper a Terrible Loss
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UF Plans To Hire Faculty After Funding Boost
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Orlando Awning Factory Shooting Left 2 Teens Parentless
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Marion County Warns Boaters Of Low Water Levels
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University of Florida Negotiates New Health Insurance Plan With Grad Assistants
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U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Explains His Vote For American Health Care Act
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UF Student Body President Reaches Agreement from Spring Break Arrest
The UF student body president received 12 months of court-ordered supervision and must pay about $300 for his alleged behavior while on spring break.
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Universities Get Money For Faculty, Grad Programs
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Caleb Brantley Gets Battery Complaint Dismissed
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From Tragedy To Triumphs
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New UF Health Hospital Buildings Bring Specialization, Rooms
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Meadowbrook Golf Club Closes Because Of Flooding
With water levels rising 75 feet up a fairway near Northwest 39th Avenue, covering two greens and 4 tee boxes, the golf club's owner Chris Tophermarcum was forced to close for business Monday.
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State Buys Gilchrist’s Blue Springs Park For $5.25 Million
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Heavy Rains Caused No Damage In Alachua County
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts A Challenge On East, West Coasts
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Find Out Florida: What Does It Cost To Maintain The Rodman Dam?
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Orlando United Day: Central Floridians Remember Pulse, One-Year Later
Central Floridians commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy and shared their stories on Orlando United Day on Monday.
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Police LGBT Liaison Team Helps Gainesville Residents Feel Safer
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Gainesville Community Honors Victims Of Pulse Nightclub Massacre
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Gainesville Police Investigates Break Involving Attempted Sexual Battery
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Heavy Rains Caused No Damage In Alachua County
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Scott Signs Economic Development, School Funding Bills
Gov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.
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Find Out Florida: What’s With Alachua County’s Stormwater Assessment Fee?
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Both Sides Pressure Scott On Schools Bill
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Live Stream: Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
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Gainesville’s Airport Board Discusses Missing $49K of Parking Lot Revenue
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Alachua County Schools And GRU Still Developing Water Testing Protocol For Lead Contamination
Alachua County Public Schools and GRU are still working on a comprehensive plan to test water for lead contamination throughout the county's 29 schools. A trial run of the test has been completed at Meadowbrook Elementary, but the results were inconclusive.
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Good Reviews Bring More Money For Universities
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Alachua County Serves Free Summer Meals Through Food Truck
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Find Your Wow With Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas Of NPR’s First Podcast For Kids, “Wow in the World”
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School Board Explores Options For Empty Waldo School Building
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Canine Influenza Virus Found In Florida For The First Time
The H3N2 strain was confirmed in dogs and is now being treated at UF’s vet school.
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After Weeks Of Quarantine, Alachua County Animal Services Reopens With Free Adoptions
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“Photo Ark” Photographer Joel Sartore Talks Tree Frogs, Turtles and Tarantulas
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Gainesville Miniature Horses Comfort Patients
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Officials: No Bear Hunt Until At Least 2019
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Scott Signs Economic Development, School Funding Bills
Gov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.
Read More »Alachua County Schools And GRU Still Developing Water Testing Protocol For Lead Contamination
Alachua County Public Schools and GRU are still working on a comprehensive plan to test water for lead contamination throughout the county's 29 schools. A trial run of the test has been completed at Meadowbrook Elementary, but the results were inconclusive.
Read More »College World Series: Singer’s Stellar Outing Leads Gators To 4-3 Win In Game 1 Of Finals
A historic pitching performance from Brady Singer led to a historic night for the Gator baseball team, as Florida moved to within a game of its first-ever College World Series title.
Read More »Scott Points To ‘Breadth Of Knowledge’ In Patronis Pick
On Monday, Florida Governor Rick Scott turned to former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis, 45, to complete the term of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who will leave the elected Cabinet office Friday for a job at Florida Atlantic University.
Read More »Good Reviews Bring More Money For Universities
Florida universities will learn this week how well they did on annual performance reviews, entitling them to a share of a record $245 million in state performance funding.
Read More »Health Officials Move Forward With Marijuana Plans
Florida health officials have laid out a new process to implement the voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana, as they attempt to meet deadlines included in the November ballot measure.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hands Out Scent Preservation Kits
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is handing out scent preservation kits to assist them with finding missing persons, particularly those with special needs. MCSO is using the kits for its Extra Special Person program. The ESP program has nearly 600 people registered.
Read More »Governor Scott Calls Death of FHP Trooper a Terrible Loss
The Florida Highway Patrol says final funeral arrangements are still being made for Master Sergeant William Bishop. Bishop was killed in the line of duty Saturday night while working an accident on I-75 southbound at mile marker 403 in northern Alachua County.
Read More »Exploring The Nature Of Reality With Alix Spiegel And Hanna Rosin Of NPR’s Invisibilia
When asked to explain how the third season of NPR’s Invisibilia was like a “concept album,” a genre familiar to fans of groups like Pink Floyd, hosts Alix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin said, “It’s a concept album about concepts, so it’s super more nerdy than Pink Floyd!”
Read More »Find Out Florida: What’s With Alachua County’s Stormwater Assessment Fee?
The new Alachua County stormwater assessment fee applies to property owners outside of the Gainesville city limits. It will raise an estimated $1.3 million to create projects that restore clean water and prevent flooding.
Read More »Meadowbrook Golf Club Closes Because Of Flooding
With water levels rising 75 feet up a fairway near Northwest 39th Avenue, covering two greens and 4 tee boxes, the golf club's owner Chris Tophermarcum was forced to close for business Monday.
Read More »State Buys Gilchrist’s Blue Springs Park For $5.25 Million
The Florida Cabinet on Wednesday morning approved purchasing the 407-acre Blue Springs Park property along the Santa Fe River for $5.25 million.
Read More »Both Sides Pressure Scott On Schools Bill
With a controversial and wide-ranging education bill now on his desk, Gov. Rick Scott faces intense pressure from both sides as he weighs whether to sign or veto the legislation.
Read More »Live Stream: Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
Watch the live stream of a public forum hosted by WUFT and the Gainesville Sun to discuss the ongoing negotiations between GRU and GREC.
Read More »What Does the UAA’s Record $128 Million Budget Entail?
The University of Florida Athletic Association has approved their budget for the 2017-2018 at $218 million on Monday—up $6 million from last financial year.
Read More »Orlando United Day: Central Floridians Remember Pulse, One-Year Later
Central Floridians commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy and shared their stories on Orlando United Day on Monday.
Read More »Police LGBT Liaison Team Helps Gainesville Residents Feel Safer
The Gainesville Police Department appointed a liaison team to the LGBT community to help make everyone feel safe and included after the Pulse Nightclub attack last year.
Read More »Gainesville’s Airport Board Discusses Missing $49K of Parking Lot Revenue
Gainesville police detectives are investigating the missing $49,090 in cash from the Gainesville Regional Airport self-pay parking system, but they have not made an arrest.
Read More »WUFT, Gainesville Sun And Bob Graham Center To Host Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
The Gainesville Sun, WUFT and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host a public program at 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Pugh Hall Ocora that will examine the ongoing negotiations between Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center.
Read More »One Year Later, Central Florida Remembers Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
Central Florida remembers the 49 victims and commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Monday, designating the day "Orlando United Day."
Read More »Florida Officials Say Malware Attack Did Not Compromise Votes
Election officials stress this attack went nowhere and would never have been able to compromise votes.
Read More »Gainesville Community Honors Victims Of Pulse Nightclub Massacre
The Gainesville community came together Sunday for the Equality March for Unity and Pride, in part to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, one-year later.
Read More »$49K Is Missing From the Gainesville Regional Airport Parking Lot
About $49,000 in cash is missing from the Gainesville Regional Airport parking lot payment system, …
Read More »Puerto Rico Votes To Become 51st State, But What Does This Mean?
On Sunday, Puerto Ricans voted on a plebiscite to decide whether they wanted to become the 51st state of the United States. With roughly 23% of voter participation, the “statehood” option was chosen with 97% of the votes.
Read More »Car Falls into Sinkhole from Flooding in Ocala
A certified storm spotter reported more than four inches of rain fell near Ocala in …
Read More »UF Plans To Hire Faculty After Funding Boost
With a boost in funding from the Legislature, the University of Florida on Friday announced an initiative to add 500 new faculty members to help raise its status as one of the nation's top public research universities.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Might Face Change Of Governance Over GRU
The citizens of Gainesville are likely to have three options over who leads GRU in the next year and a half.
Read More »Alachua County Serves Free Summer Meals Through Food Truck
A mobile food program is bringing free meals to Alachua County students during summer months.
Read More »Find Your Wow With Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas Of NPR’s First Podcast For Kids, “Wow in the World”
This is the first time in NPR's 47-year history that it has released a children's program. Co-host Mindy Thomas says, "We want to help spark conversations between kids and other kids and also with their grown-ups that will ultimately lead to their own big discoveries."
Read More »Lawmakers Poised To Pass Marijuana Compromise
House and Senate leaders might be divided on issues that forced them to return to …
Read More »Gainesville Police Investigates Break Involving Attempted Sexual Battery
The Gainesville Police Department is looking for a man who broke into an apartment and attacked a woman.
Read More »Heavy Rains Caused No Damage In Alachua County
The forecast calls for the threat of heavy rain to continue in many places. We'll take a virtual tour around Florida to let you see for yourself.
Read More »Special Legislative Session To Include Medical Marijuana
Florida legislative leaders have struck a deal about carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana for patients with debilitating illnesses.
Read More »School Board Explores Options For Empty Waldo School Building
Residents and town officials presented possible uses for the empty Waldo Community School building, which closed after the 2014-2015 school year, to the Alachua County School Board Tuesday evening.
Read More »Orlando Awning Factory Shooting Left 2 Teens Parentless
As families of five people killed in a workplace shooting in Florida deal with their shock and grief, a local sports league is raising money for the children of one of the victims.
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