Hours after his late-night shift at a warehouse in Alachua, Kendrick McGlon pops out of bed to join his friends in doing BMX-style cycling tricks on the streets of Gainesville.
Read More »‘Literally inside of us’: Loved ones given new life within cremated ash tattoos
The prevalence of ash tattoos is increasing as a way for those mourning a loved one to cherish that person’s life and legacy. Some are even doing it with an animal who has died.
Read More »Traveling exhibit sheds light on the Holocaust during visit to north central Florida
As a young Jewish girl living in Toronto, Jordana Lebowitz decided her purpose in life was to help keep the memory of the Holocaust alive. Lebowitz, now 26, was just 16 years old when she traveled to Poland and Israel with the March of the Living, an international program that …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission, advocacy groups discuss traffic safety after pedestrian death
The Gainesville Department of Mobility is expected to offer a traffic safety presentation at the City Commission meeting Thursday.
Read More »UF Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
The first night of the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah began Sunday. Jewish organization Chabad UF hosted a menorah-lighting event Monday night to commemorate the start of the holiday.
Read More »Gainesville hosts special election
Voters are headed to the polls to cast their ballots in a special election for City Commission At-Large, Seat B. Polls will remain open until 7 p.m.
Read More »Local museum director recognized internationally
Stephanie Bailes, president and executive director of the CADE Museum, was named a Top 50 Museum Influencer by Blooloop. We spoke with Bailes and got an inside look at what this award means for her and the community she serves.
Read More »UF makes national headlines over legal testimony
The University of Florida made national headlines this week after it denied the request for three professors to take side work as legal experts. The professors would have been hired to testify against Florida’s new election law. We outline the conflict.
Read More »You can now help redistrict the city of Gainesville
Officials are starting the redistricting process after the 2020 Census, and for the first time, any resident can join. The City of Gainesville is encouraging people to propose new district lines using a map-drawing tool.
Read More »Three Alachua County organizations under investigation for vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health listed 120 businesses under investigation for requiring vaccines. The list included the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, the Alachua County Public Library and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe. WUFT News talked with residents about their thoughts on the investigation.
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