Local Stories from WUFT News
Within 100 years, about 75% of the current gopher tortoise population could disappear. Despite these calculations, the federal agency denied Endangered Species Act protection to the Eastern population of gopher tortoises in the U.S.
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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.
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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.