Caitie Switalski
Caitie is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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Alpha Foliage is the first nursery in the state of Florida to officially begin growing marijuana for medical use.
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Four nurseries cited the University of Florida in applications to the state for medical marijuana licenses. The university says it is prohibited by federal law from conducting research on marijuana.
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Robert Wallace, owner of Chestnut Hill Tree Farm and one of five nurseries licensed to produce and dispense medical marijuana in Florida, told the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee Wednesday that he is working with UF scientists and is on track to meet the cultivation application deadline of February 7.
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A disease called laurel wilt has been eating at Florida's avocado industry for years, but University of Florida researchers may have found a way to help farmers detect the disease early.
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Michael Tamayo and a friend were picnicking by Lake Alice on Wednesday when an unexpected guest decided to join.An alligator crept up to the University of…
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A rendition of Frankenstein featuring an all-female cast is set to hit the Hippodrome Theatre just in time for Halloween.
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This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of Gainesville Senior Games hosted by Gainesville Sports Commission. This year people 50 and older can compete in nine local sporting events.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership is up for a vote in Congress, and if passed, will cut tariffs on Florida's exports. For consumers, this could lower prices on products like beef and citrus.
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It's the start of a new era at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub as the Gainesville bar banned smoking in an effort to create a healthy, welcoming environment for its customers and employees.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited the Innovation Hub at UF on Thursday to recognize the entrepreneurial success of several Gainesville startup companies.