One year after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle as a category 5 storm, many residents continue to rebuild the communities they call home. A team of WUFT journalists share a collection of stories that spotlight struggle, hope and perseverance.
Read More »Judge Weighs Decision On Voting Rights Law That Could Sway 2020 Election
A two-day hearing is fueling anticipation about a federal judge's upcoming decision whether to block provisions of a new Florida law requiring ex-felons to repay all court fines and fees before they can be allowed to vote in future elections.
Read More »Local Toddler Makes History For Children With Disabilities
A local toddler is the first person with Down syndrome to be featured on Family Times and won the cover contest with local support.
Read More »Operation Airdrop Brings Food, Supplies To Hurricane Michael Victims
Water, clothing, hygiene products and 2,000 pounds of chicken among other supplies have all been on board his and other volunteers’ planes this week.
Read More »First-Person: Inside Bay County As Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall As Category 4
Here is a collection of updates from two reporters inside the Bay County Emergency Operations Center in Panama City.
Read More »Alachua County Fire Department To Implement Drone Technology
Alachua County Fire Rescue's new $24,000 drone includes infrared vision and the ability to fly higher than Alachua County's other drones.
Read More »Grant Awarded To UF Shands For Pediatric Cancer Research
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital received a $200,000 grant for childhood cancer research Wednesday.
Read More »Man Accused of Plotting Mass Attack In Downtown Ocala Sentenced
Jonathan Beese of Ocala will serve 15 years in prison and then a lifetime of probation.
Read More »Upcoming Hearing To Discuss Gainesville Police Compensation
A public hearing will take place at Gainesville City Hall this Friday at 1 p.m. to discuss Gainesville Police Department contract negotiations.
Read More »Progressive Upset Means A Sanders-Versus-Trump-Style Battle For Florida Governor
Gillum won the primary for governor over establishment favorite Gwen Graham, boosted by backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders. Gillum will face Rep. Ron DeSantis, a favorite of President Trump.
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