WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
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.
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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 »Photo Gallery: Decision Day In Alachua County
Lining up to vote The returns come in
Read More »Silenced: 1.5 Million Florida Felons Without A Vote
In this WUFT News Special Report, we explore the fight Florida felons are facing to get their right to vote back after prison.
Read More »Five Alachua County Precinct Changes In Effect For 2018 Midterm Election
Early voting concludes on Saturday, Nov. 3. In-person voting on Tuesday will be available at precinct locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here's how to find yours.
Read More »WUFT In Photos: Pumpkin Frenzy Hits Alachua County
It’s late October and the many local pumpkin patches have painted Alachua County orange. Each patch has something more than pumpkins to offer, whether it is food, activities or the hours that the patch is open. One pumpkin patch at Gainesville Church of God served as a fundraiser (location …
Read More »Pride Festival, Parade Highlight Weekend LGBTQ Equality Events
The weekend-long Gainesville Pride Days 2018 celebrated LGBTQ equality and love for all with the annual parade and festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. The parade began at noon on 7th Street and West University Ave and ended at Bo Diddley Plaza downtown where supporters were welcomed with bright, traditional rainbow colors. …
Read More »Floridians Take To Social Media To Share Michael’s Mayhem
Panhandle residents document the destruction as Hurricane Michael powers ashore as a catastrophic category 4 hurricane.
Read More »Live Updates: Hurricane Michael
The storm made landfall in the Florida Panhandle around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds up to 155 mph, just 2 mph short of a Category 5 storm, the most powerful storm to hit the Panhandle in modern history.
Read More »Life After Maria
A Year On, Puerto Ricans Devastated By The Deadly Hurricane Show Steely Resolve to Move Forward
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