WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
The Florida Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Donna Crews and 10-year-old Kaelyn Crews died when a pickup truck struck their car head-on as they traveled on State Road 100.
Read More »2 Killed, 2 Injured In Union County Crash
Police: Worker Made UF Bomb Threat For ‘Me Time’
Jessica Ward was arrested this morning and remained at the Alachua County jail on a $15,000 bond.
Read More »Tracking Election-Related Vandalism, Violence In North Central Florida
Some North Central Florida residents have experienced forms of vandalism and violence following the November election. WUFT News is compiling the reported incidents and will update this list if and when more occur.
Read More »3 Injured When Boat Fire Sparks Explosion At Florida Marina
Authorities say three people are recovering from their injuries after a boat fire sparked an explosion at a north Florida marina.
Read More »Court Upholds Conviction In Loud Music Killing Case
Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals rejected an argument from lawyers representing Michael Dunn that he was acting in self-defense when he killed Jordan Davis in November 2012, after the two argued over loud music coming from the SUV that Davis was riding in.
Read More »Gainesville Firefighters Prepare For Cooking Fires As Holidays Approach
With the holidays and festivities approaching, Gainesville Fire Rescue is preparing for a greater danger of fires.
Read More »UF Engineering Building Evacuated After Bomb Threat
The New Engineering Building on the University of Florida campus was evacuated and then closed after a bomb threat note was found in the bathroom Thursday morning.
Read More »Train Collision In Marion County Results in Spilled Fuel And Minor Injuries
Two trains collided in Marion County, resulting in minor injuries, mangled train cars and a massive fuel leak Wednesday morning.
Read More »Ocala Teen Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Nickolas Watke was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 4:34 p.m. Sunday.
Read More »Man Charged In Gainesville Car Burglary; 31 Reported This Month
Kevin Marcus Boyd was charged by Gainesville police with vehicle burglary, theft and resisting arrest after the incident at the Williamsburg Apartments on Southwest 16th Street.
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