WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Trying to understand Florida’s school ranking system is no easy task. It involves a complex formula spelled in a 40-page document to explain how the numbers arrive at a ranking.
January, 2021
November, 2020
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10 November
City Of Gainesville Hires Colliers International For Power District Development, Plans Due In January
The city of Gainesville has partnered with Colliers International to create a potentially multi-year plan for the development of the Power District and other city sites.
October, 2019
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28 October
How 7 Miles Divided A Small Florida Town
Some residents called it the truck route. Others preferred to call it what they felt it really was: a detour. But no matter the name, the roar of traffic through downtown was gone.
August, 2019
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19 August
How Many Standardized Tests Should Florida Students Be Taking Each Year?
Jim from Ocala asked us why schools add on extra testing beyond the statewide Florida Standards Assessment test.
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12 August
Where Was The Town Of Gracy?
Sam Goforth knows he’ll never discover everything about his ancestors, but finding out what he can is a trip worth taking.
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5 August
Are There More Mosquitoes This Year Than Usual?
Several people complained to Untold Florida that there seem to be more mosquitoes this year than normal.
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5 August
These Are The Factors That Drive North Central Florida’s Odd Rain Patterns
Why do some areas receive so much more rain than other areas? Why do storms tend to miss residents of The Sandy Hills? WUFT's Untold Florida takes a look into the mysteries behind North Central Florida's rain patterns.
July, 2019
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22 July
How Do Delays At Gainesville’s Airport Compare To Its Competitors?
It's a time of growth for the Gainesville Regional Airport.
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15 July
For Whom Or What Are Lake Alice And Bivens Arm Named?
So who was Alice? Where did she come from? And how did she become the namesake of the biggest and most popular lake at UF?
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8 July
What Are Those Domes Outside Dunnellon?
The company may be relying on newer forms of charcoal production, but these kilns will continue to spark wonder in tourists and passers-by.