Violet Comber-Wilen, Author at WUFT News

Students in Alachua County Public Schools can now opt-out of a mask mandate

November 22, 2021 Coronavirus, Education

Over the past few months, Alachua County has seen encouraging trends with COVID-19 cases. In the latest weekly report, Alachua County has seen about 100 positive cases, down from over 1,000 cases two months ago. Alachua County Public Schools are noticing similar data for their students and employees.

High Springs Chamber of Commerce sees hope for future following the pandemic

November 16, 2021 Business and development, Government and politics

The High Springs Chamber of Commerce connects with small business and creates community events that they hope will benefit the city's future.

Child safety program radKIDS could expand to High Springs and Newberry

November 4, 2021 Education, Florida Good

radKIDS, a nationwide children safety education class, may be implemented in more elementary schools around Alachua County following new proposals in Newberry and High Springs.

High Springs bed-and-breakfast preserves its history under new ownership

October 11, 2021 Business and development, Coronavirus

After closing in 2020 due to Covid-19, the historic High Springs Grady House bed-and-breakfast is open once again.

Debate About Masking in Florida Schools Continues

August 6, 2021 Coronavirus, Education

Schools in North Central Florida are preparing for the upcoming school year.

The State Board of Education is also considering a voucher program that would allow public school students to transfer to private schools without mask mandates.

UF Cuban Community Reacts To Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis

July 16, 2021 World

Many individuals from South Florida are caravanning to the nation’s Capitol over the weekend to call on the Biden administration to provide resources to help Cubans in this crisis.

Gainesville, Ocala Fire Departments Aid In Surfside Condo Collapse

June 30, 2021 Florida Good, Law and public safety

Members of Gainesville’s Fire Rescue Team that traveled to Surfside.

Almost one week has gone by since the Surfside condo collapse in South Florida. With many people remaining unaccounted for, local fire departments are stepping in to help out.

Gainesville Nonprofit Constructs New Youth Shelter

June 17, 2021 Business and development

The CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services Inc., received $1.2 million from the state to begin constructing youth shelters for children in need. Gainesville is the destination for one.

Former Alachua County School Board Candidate Plans To Sue Election Opponent Over Eligibility To Serve

June 11, 2021 Education

Former Alachua County School Board candidate Khanh-Lien Banko plans to sue current board member Diyonne McGraw, who defeated Banko in the August 2020 election, and alleges that McGraw is ineligible to serve on the board because she does not live in the school board district she was elected to represent.