In this double-report, WUFT-TV’s Katie Gillen explains how special teams play fueled another Gator victory over Ohio State, while WUFT-TV’s Bianca Alberty reports on fan perceptions of the football “rivalry” given that former UF coach Urban Meyer is now taking charge at OSU. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20120102-GatorBowl.mp4″]

The Gainesville Woman’s Club has partnered with Stein Mart and local schools to provide winter coats to children whose families cannot afford them.  During the drive, which lasts until December 19th, people can drop off new or gently-used coats during normal Stein Mart business hours, and the club will make …

The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign to urge shoppers to buy local.  Some shops also signed up to promote the Thursday before Thanksgiving as “Black Thursday”…to urge people to kickstart the Black Friday holiday shopping season by starting early and starting with local merchants rather than malls, …

Tim Tebow continues to be as celebrated for his outward expressions of faith as much as his accomplishments as a football player.  Fans have copied his eye-black at UF (citing bible verses) and have copied his NFL body language of kneeling to give thanks after a win (“Tebowing”).  But the …

A controversial Gainesville church, Dove World Outreach Center, will not move to SW Florida this November as once expected.  Finances are holding up the private buyout.  Dove World pastor Terry Jones says a move is still expected, but when it comes he may now move the church to Ft. Myers …

UF swimmer Conor Dwyer is preparing for a big national meet, the Minnesota Grand Prix.  In this profile by WUFT-TV reporter Katie Gillen, Dwyer credits his training regimen and work ethic for his success. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20111110-ConorDwyer.mp4″]

Student group UF Students For Concealed-Carry demonstrates by wearing empty holsters to call for Florida’s concealed-carry law to no longer exempt college campuses. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20111102-CampusConcealedCarry.mp4″]

The American Academy of Pediatrics now indicates that kids as young as four years old can be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Gainesville psychiatrist Dr. Michael Johnson comments on the change. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20111017-YoungKidsADHD.mp4″]

Among his higher education reform initiatives, Governor Rick Scott is calling for state universities to prioritize funding for engineering and math over certain majors he claims do not directly lead to good jobs and economic growth if those alums stay in Florida.  Governor Scott cited anthropology majors in describing his …

Florida uses a school headcount during one designated week of Fall (and Spring) classes to determine funding.  Like other districts, the Alachua County School District works to encourage attendance during this FTE week (“full-time equivalent” week) to obtain its fair share of funding.  Last October the district lost about $200,000 …