Amalie Batchelder, Author at WUFT News

Teen Charged In Attempted Robbery As Marion Sees Crime Rise At Dollar Generals

November 29, 2016 Law and public safety

Travis Sharpin was charged with attempted armed robbery after the Nov. 8 incident at the store on U.S. Highway 441 in Summerfield.

Veterans Tell Their Stories In Six Night Play

November 10, 2016 Arts and Entertainment, Florida Good

The Telling Project is coming to Gainesville and is giving a voice to veterans who want to tell their stories. It gives veterans an opportunity to connect with others who have had similar experiences, and speak to those who want to listen.

Gas Leak Near UF Repaired, Ending Evacuations

November 1, 2016 Law and public safety

GRU representatives couldn’t immediately be reached, so it was unclear what caused the leak.

Shands Unveils Changes To Its Neonatal Care Unit

October 27, 2016 Business and development, Health and Science

The east wing of the neonatal unit at UF Health Shands Children’s hospital is reopening after almost 10 months of renovation.

Florida Votes 2016: Gilchrist County Commission District 3

October 19, 2016 Government and politics

This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.

New Phone Scam Impersonates Alachua County Sheriff Deputy

September 28, 2016 Law and public safety

The Alachua County Sheriffs Office is warning residents of scammers, pretending to be deputies, calling and asking for money.

As Fla.’s 4,000 Bears Stir, Officials Funding Projects For Reducing Human Interactions

September 21, 2016 Animals

State wildlife officials are accepting proposals from local governments for programs that can measurably reduce human-bear interaction to receive state funding, the release says.