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February is American Heart Month. Play Tennis Gainesville hosted clinics to increase outreach about heart health. WUFT visited the clinic to take a closer look.
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Archer Historical Society president hopes to reopen the museum after multiyear closure
Between the Civil War and the Vietnam War, the city of Archer was a railroad town. It was home to several passenger and freight depots of the late 19th century and into the 20th century.
Read More »Beautyberry from the backyard: How McCarty Woods is getting back to its roots
On Saturday, volunteers will take to McCarty Woods in the latest update of a year-long effort to conserve the two acres of University of Florida land from development.
Read More »‘Just one duck at a time’: Duck Duck Jeep movement spreads kindness
For Rob Long, one rubber duck means the world. As he left work, he found it sitting on his Jeep, Kimberly Long, his wife, said. From there he left to meet Long, and together, they drove to Newberry to put their rescue pit bull to sleep. Even after he traded …
Read More »Columbia basketball coach Steve Faulkner travels a long road to a school record
Last week, Faulkner reached another milestone when his team beat Forest High School of Ocala in dominant fashion. In his eighth year of coaching at Columbia, it was his 138th win, and the most of any coach in school history.
Read More »Two train lines, one museum: Micanopy Historical Museum is on the right tracks
Since 1983, the town of Micanopy has preserved much of its history in its historical museum. With limited space, the museum’s volunteers are hoping to reach out to more people about the rich cultural impact that Micanopy had on Alachua County. Local museums in north central Florida have been struggling …
Read More »Alachua County’s land conservation program closed on largest single land purchase in decades
Alachua County’s land conservation program closed the largest single land purchase in 22 years. Nearly 4,000 acres were added to the Lochloosa Slough Preserve. WUFT’s Alexus Cleavenger takes out to the preserve and the land surrounding.
Read More »Black History Month festivities begin in Gainesville
February is the month America commemorates Black heritage. WUFT’s Isabella Leandri tells us how Gainesville is starting the celebration.
Read More »Loften High school students get a head start at firefighting
Loften High School senior Winter Menuey will be one step closer to becoming a firefighter after earning her EMR certification through the school’s fire academy. “What made me want to join is my dad is a firefighter, so it kind of runs in the family,” Menuey said. “There is no …
Read More »High school cheerleaders traveled to Gainesville for the state championships
High school cheerleaders traveled to Gainesville for the state championships this week. The competition had 24 divisions. The Alachua County tourism development manager estimated 3,000 hotel rooms were purchased for the two days. WUFT’s Julianna Reichenbach takes us to the event.
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