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Courtesy of Athena PhilipsPlans for a Polk County tollway drew criticism earlier this year from nature lovers who worried the road could knock out an endangered Florida mint and an established native plant nursery in a one-two punch. But public opinion — and the Florida Department of Transportation's evaluations — led to a new route. -
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFifteen years after Deepwater Horizon, some scientists and environmentalists worry the industry’s new technology could bring risks to Florida’s coast.
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Courtesy of Shari BattlesDomestic violence frequently includes emotional manipulation and financial control, which can intensify during the season. She described scenarios in which an abusive partner may withhold money for necessities or gifts to enforce power. -
Gainesville scored higher than cities such as Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, who scored 39 and 73, respectively.
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Inmates from various Florida prisons met Wednesday at the Cross City Correctional Institution to compete in the 5th Annual FDC Masonry Competition. -
Inmates from seven state facilities met at the Cross City Correctional Institution on Wednesday for the 5th Annual Masonry Competition, turning the prison into a temporary construction site.
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Gainesville has a long history with sugar can, and Morningside Nature Center will showcase it for the public on Saturday. -
“I think it’s become a tradition,” she said, “people love coming out to experience downtown in a way that doesn’t happen every day of the year, and it’s a really nice weekend in the fall for people to come out with their families.”
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Screen capture from Florida Channel/Fresh Take FloridaFlorida’s House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to pass for a full floor vote a bill that would lower the age to 18 to purchase firearms, including assault-style rifles. The move would reverse a state law changed after an infamous high school mass shooting in South Florida. -
Kade Sowers/WUFT NewsFlorida’s expansion of vouchers for families who want to enroll their children in private schools is leading to tighter budgets at public schools across the state. -
Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp/Fresh Take Florida“The victim’s family wanted me to thank the governor on their behalf,” said Jordan Kirkland, a spokesman for the Florida Department of Corrections. Though they witnessed the execution, their identities were not released. -
Kaley Mantz/Fresh Take Florida“We couldn’t take it anymore, the constant fear that one of us could be disappeared by ICE,” Silva said in an interview translated from Portuguese. “We wanted to stay in Florida where we’ve built our life, but my kids deserve a place where they feel safe and welcome.”
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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Today is the 100th anniversary of Gilchrist County. And if you've not been, its beautiful. Back in the 1960's American Bald eagles were threatened. Researchers were able to bring those numbers back by removing eggs from nests. The University of Florida has a brand new football coach. We talk about what happens from here. -
Franziska Raeber, Director of Development of the Humane Society of North Central Florida shares information on how the organization strives to sustain a no-kill community as they act as advocates for pets and pet owners, match pets and people for a lifetime and promote the spaying and neutering of companion animals through education and outreach. -
Laura Bialeck, LifeSouth District Community Development Coordinator, talks with Sue about the Operation Santa Delivery event on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe College North Fields at the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 91st Street.
Local Programming on WUFT-TV
Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. tune in to WUFT Amplified and discover new sounds. Hosted by Glenn Richards.
“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. The series highlights what makes our community great.
Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Hella Schull, a volunteer at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, explains how gardening became a meaningful part of her daily life and how she cares for plants throughout the seasons. -
Hellen Hestor helps children cross a busy Gainesville intersection each morning and carries the responsibility for their safety. -
Edward Hines manages the responsibilities of driving a bus, including keeping to a schedule, watching for safety issues and interacting with passengers throughout the day.
