The Holiday season is well underway and with Christmas around the corner, many people are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their friends and loved ones.

The parasite, which is not normally found in the United States, is a concern for those in the horse business.

Alachua County voters rejected the "Fix our Roads" tax by 67 percent. In Marion County, voters decided against a hospital tax that would increase property taxes to fund Munroe Regional Medical Center.

With the Nov. 6 general election five days away, Gainesville and Alachua County residents will have to vote on a number local issues. One of the them includes a proposed surtax, which would fund an estimated $337 million in road improvements through a 3/4-cent sales tax.

Several University of Florida students weighed in on last night's presidential debate. WUFT-FM's Clint Holzapfel has the details on what students had to say.

The search for Christian Aguilar continued Wednesday at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. The University of Florida student went missing Thursday, and despite extensive search efforts, no evidence has been found.

A local gallery will release a new app for smartphones and tablets showcasing its artwork to a digital audience.

Celebrity endorsements and political opinions can affect a candidate's campaign, according to a recent study from the University of Tennessee.

Ann Romney aimed her speech at women voters at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night.

While much of the United States has been hit with drought, farmers in the Gainesville area have been able to dodge the bullet for now.  As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Clint Holzapfel reports, steady rains have helped the local produce markets and their customers. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ClintFINALproject3forair.mp3]