The University of Florida on Tuesday formally selected Ben Sasse as its next president, setting aside concerns that the appointment of a conservative Republican U.S. senator from Nebraska would further politicize the state’s flagship higher education institution. The university’s board of trustees – largely appointed by Republican governors – voted …
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One of the longest-tenured members of the University Women's Club, Stella Cunningham, recalls some of the interest groups that she participated in during her time with the organization.
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SeaWorld shared details on the attraction it plans to open next spring. The ride is titled ‘Pipeline’ and is themed around surfing. The ride is designed to replicate the surfing experience. Not only do riders stand on the vehicle, but the ‘seats’ bob up and down like a buoy. This …
Read More »City officials have discussed for the past few years the best way to solve gun violence in Gainesville. The question of whether legal or illegal gun ownership is to blame is the question now driving the city's solutions.
Read More »Downtown Fort Myers is the city’s social hub. Local restaurants, parks and landmarks are strewn with debris, but coming back to life. WUFT’s Jack Prator spoke with home and business owners taking stock of their damages from Hurricane Ian.
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The head coach and two players rose from their seats and walked to the front of the Eastside High School auditorium in Gainesville.
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An international blimp magnate in north-central Florida will be sentenced in January in federal court after he pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal government of nearly $8 million in relief aid meant to help average Americans during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to court records. Executive Patrick P. …
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Oak Hammock residents got a special opportunity to interact with local candidates. Oak Hammock hosted a local candidates forum for residents Tuesday evening. Gainesville mayoral, city commission and Alachua County School Board candidates got to make their case to the retirement community. The mayoral candidates discussed issues ranging from housing …
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The need for more affordable out of school programming has been central in local discussions around youth violence.
Read More »Student pedestrian deaths at the University of Florida over the past two years have sparked community outrage and led led to changes along one major road, West University Avenue.
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