WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
At 3:35 p.m., the University of Florida clarified its earlier updates to say it's not an active shooter situation.
Read More »GPD: Man’s Target Practice Was Source Of Shots Fired Scare In Woods Near UF College Of Veterinary Medicine
Eight Candidates Are Running For Three Gainesville City Commission Seats In 2020
Qualifying for Gainesville's 2020 city elections closed at noon on Friday.
Read More »This Is The Part Of University Avenue That Will Be Closed To Cars For 2019 Gator Game Days
It's the third year that the city will close this stretch during games.
Read More »Dorian is Now a Major Hurricane, Forecast Track Still Uncertain
Dorian become a Major Hurricane Friday afternoon, strengthening to category 3 status with winds up to 115 mph. The season’s second hurricane will likely...
Read More »Man Sentenced To Total Of 34 Years In Prison In 2016 Killing Of Rapper Shay Baby
A man has been sentenced to 19 years for second-degree murder and another 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after killing a rapper in 2016.
Read More »Invisible Aftermath
WUFT journalists look into the unseen trauma of weathering a storm like last year’s Category 4 Hurricane Michael, which devastated the Florida Panhandle.
Read More »Florida Gov. DeSantis’ State Of The State
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicks off the 60-day legislative session with his first State of the State address outlining his priorities including the environment, education, healthcare and transportation infrastructure.
Read More »Florida Gators Break Ground On $65M Baseball Park
The University of Florida broke ground at midday for a $65 million baseball facility. It should be ready for the 2021 season and will be built on what used to be UF/IFAS research property on the southwest area of campus near Dizney Stadium.
Read More »Peak Florida
Florida’s population growth has rebounded since the recession. This special report examines the state’s latest growth wave, and whether we can welcome newcomers without losing what makes Florida, Florida.
Read More »Unvarnished: Bless Her Heart, And Her Strength, Too
Episode 10 of Unvarnished is a special episode featuring a story from our host, Taylor Williams. Her story walks the listener down sidewalks in New York and through her journey to becoming a feminist.
Read More »