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A tragedy unfolded Sunday night in Suwannee County when three children apparently trapped themselves inside an unplugged freezer and couldn't escape. They were ages 1, 4, and 6.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 7, 2019: More Details From Last Week’s I-75 Crash
More details emerged on Friday of the people involved in last week's horrific crash on Interstate 75 between Gainesville and Alachua.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 4, 2019: Seven Dead In I-75 Crash Near Gainesville
The top stories near you • Just as yesterday’s afternoon rush hour began, two tractor-trailers, a sedan, and passenger van were involved in a crash on I-75 southbound between Gainesville and Alachua. Florida Highway Patrol reports seven deaths, making it one of the deadliest crashes in the region since the January 2012 …
Read More »The Point, Jan. 2, 2019: The Inspiration Of Jeff Suggs
Today’s top stories • One of the complaints people often have about the news media is its lack of focus on positive stories. To kick off The Point in 2019, we’re centralizing those stories that spotlight the people in Gainesville and across the rest of our slice of Florida doing good work and …
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 »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 …
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