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After an unusually stormy start to the Florida summer, the Horse Protection Association of Florida is seeking temporary foster homes for some of the horses until their flooded pastures dry up.
Read More »Micanopy Farm Seeks Foster Homes For Horses
New Florida Law Requires More Security in Schools
Florida public school districts must have resource officers in place at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More »FEMA’s Craig Fugate, On His Replacement And Hatred For Bureaucracy
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate returned to his hometown of Gainesville after stepping down when the Trump administration took office in January. Fugate sat down with WUFT News this week to talk about his experiences and the future of disaster response. The interview is available at WUFT.org.
Read More »Florida Bill Seeks To Eliminate Tampon Tax
Florida legislator Katie Edwards filed the bill on Tuesday.
Read More »Train Collision In Marion County Results in Spilled Fuel And Minor Injuries
Two trains collided in Marion County, resulting in minor injuries, mangled train cars and a massive fuel leak Wednesday morning.
Read More »Nov. 4, 2016: Afternoon News In 90
Iraqi forces have managed to finally penetrate the outer limits of Mosul and are now fighting in the city. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »The Ballot Selfie: Illegal in Florida
While social media is a big part of the election, voters should be aware that “ballot selfies” are illegal in six states.
Read More »Oct. 21, 2016: Afternoon News In 90
Presidential candidates shared awkward jabs at each other during the Al Smith Foundation dinner in New York. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Supporters In Ocala Say Trump ‘Made Us Believe In Ourselves Again’
With the election less than a month away, Donald Trump visited Ocala on Wednesday. This was the scene.
Read More »Sept. 23, 2016: Afternoon News in 90
Migrant boat sinks off the coast of Egypt. That and more in 90 seconds.
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