Sporting a baseball cap and a Florida Gators hoodie, Matthew Hunter walked into the University of Florida’s J. Wayne Reitz Union on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, excited to vote for the first time. His heart sank just a bit when he first saw the line of others waiting to vote …
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A Democrat has not occupied Florida's governor's mansion in over 20 years. Party leaders are hoping a historic voter turnout will change that.
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In his first bid for re-election, state Rep. Chuck Clemons, R – Newberry, will face off against Democratic challenger Jason Haeseler to represent District 21 in the Florida House of Representatives. The district includes all of Dixie and Gilchrist counties, as well as a portion of Alachua County. State. Rep. …
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In the month prior to the 2018 statewide election in Florida, WUFT questioned candidates running for office at the federal, state and county levels.
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Three candidates are running to represent Alachua, Putnam and Marion counties in the state Senate.
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UF students Fennzia Guerrier and Christyna Conway, who met while attending Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., led a candlelight vigil on the UF campus in honor of the 17 victims who died in the school shooting.
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A bill proposed by state Sen. Keith Perry would require those under 21 operating or riding motorcycles, mopeds or scooters on a public road to wear a helmet.
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The show of support this holiday weekend reminded Archer veterans of the rich resources the community has to offer.
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North Central Florida counties have submitted their plans for debris cleanup following Gov. Rick Scott's Monday directive that they do so, and one, Columbia County, says it's almost done.
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University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced his support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals following the Trump administration's Tuesday announcement to end the program. “The DACA program and our 'Dreamers' add significantly to our university’s excellence in education, research and the economic impact the university has on our state," Fuchs said in a statement.
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