Daniella Sevares

Daniella is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

College stories: Florida students share their (sometimes) rocky roads to graduation

For the class of 2022, their time was split in halves – virtual and in-person. College students adapted to “distanced” and classroom learning while routinely being administered COVID-19 tests. Students traded their extracurricular activities, sports games and parties for endless Zoom meetings and masks. Some dealt with academic responsibilities while sick with the virus. Many lost loved ones. 

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After emotional debate, GOP-led Florida Senate passes ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill,’ awaits DeSantis’ signature

The Florida Senate on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill that would restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and the measure now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.  The Parental Rights in Education bill – what critics have labeled the “Don’t …

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Some signatures of Florida voters whose registration changed to Republican different than prior samples

Signatures of some voters in apartment buildings and high-rise towers in South Florida whose registration was changed to Republican appeared noticeably different than on paperwork those same voters signed earlier, according to a new review of voting records. The signature comparisons, performed this week in Miami as journalists from the …

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Gainesville Woman’s Club Seeks Donations

The Gainesville Woman’s Club is accepting donations. It suffered a loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. It is home to non-profit, cultural and arts events. In the spring and summer, the legacy committee started collecting donations from community members. Approximately, $60,000 has been raised. Theresa Beachy, second …

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