Thousands of new journalists join the work force each year. These journalists are trying to join an extremely competitive industry. Hundreds are willing to move across the country as they pursue their professional dreams.
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As the television news audience declines, a theme of diversity is becoming more important than ever.
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For the second year in a row, Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez, D-Miami, is wearing rain boots every day of the legislative session to make climate change a priority for state legislators.
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A meeting this week in the Duval area addressed action that police and city government officials are planning in the wake of a shooting there early this month.
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On Saturday, the Community First Summit will continue at the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Gainesville’s general policy committee voted unanimously Thursday to create a food policy council for the city. The council would be devoted to ensuring Gainesville residents have consistent access to affordable and nutritious food.
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This was the first mission for the company's commercial crew program, which, if successful, could soon ferry American astronauts to space in an American-made vessel for the first time since the end of NASA's shuttle program in 2011.
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Emotions flared at the Florida Capitol as the House Education Committee approved its version of a bill to expand the controversial program that designates teachers as 'guardians' in the event of a school shooting.
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About 150 students, Gainesville residents and community leaders gathered around a prayer mat, listened in silence and held carnations in their hands as a University of Florida student sang. The words were meant to comfort in times of mourning.
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Emotions flared at the Florida Capitol as the House Education Committee approved its version of a bill to expand the controversial program that designates teachers as 'guardians' in the event of a school shooting.
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Hunting is slowly being reintroduced to the conservation area, much to the delight of some Ocala locals.
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Deconstruction on the building began Wednesday, within hours of the City of Gainesville issuing a demolition permit.
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Larry Fowler, often called "the crazy coaster guy," has completed over 10,600 coaster rides since mid-December of 2017, with his longest consecutive run at 140 rides after 13 hours in the park. He expects to exceed 12,000 by the end of the year.
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Nine people face animal-cruelty charges and other allegations after a year-long investigation into the use of dogs to attack Florida black bears, Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Wednesday.
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Greyhound racing has long been under scrutiny in Florida and, in November, nearly 70 percent of Floridians approved Amendment 13 which puts an end to greyhound racing in the state by the end of 2020.
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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.
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Alachua County Tourism Director Jessica Hurov said the county tax collector’s office estimates that 95 percent of Airbnb-style rental spaces don’t remit the required monthly 5 percent bed tax.
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The general trend from 2017 to 2018 indicates that there has been a reduction in drug overdose related deaths, but that doesn't necessarily equate to a reduction in drug use.
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The city commission accepted his resignation on Thursday, a week after some commissioners had complained about his management style and problems with employee morale.
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Voices Rising will have a free holiday concert, at First United Methodist Church on Northeast First Street in Gainesville, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos has throughout 2018 driven the effort for “zero waste” Gainesville.
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Motorcycle and scooter safety is a concern for multiple counties within North Central Florida. Safety precautions are encouraged by police officers even though Florida riders and passengers are not required by law to wear helmets.
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A decade ago, too many Gainesville juveniles found themselves in the back of a police car.
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City commissioners are expected to discuss Lyons' future on Thursday in a general policy committee meeting at city hall.
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Episode 12 of Unvarnished features Daniel Webster, a retired minister turned storyteller. He shares his story about a Christmas Eve service gone wrong and encourages listeners not to get so caught up in holiday drama that they miss life's most special occasions.
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Jim Yakubsin served as the featured speaker for the annual Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony held in the Freedom Center at Veterans Memorial Park in Gainesville.
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The Villages Department of Safety reported responding to at least 86 accidents involving golf carts in 2018. Sixty-three of these involved injuries.
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Alachua County School District has asked for $1.2 million in grants to further assist schools in need.
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Gainesville is moving forward with the cleanup of a petroleum-contaminated site in town.
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A six-panel, canvas mural created by eight student artists was unveiled today at the the University of Florida Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs office in Reitz Union.
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GRACE Marketplace will finally be getting a crosswalk for residents to safely reach the bus stop across NW 39th Avenue.
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Strong Roots Movements opened three new garden beds at the CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services' youth shelter.
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Faith, fellowship and forgiveness: The newest chapter in Newberry's winding journey for truth and reconciliation. From the Newberry Six lynchings in 1916 to the first year of desegregation in the town, Newberry has a lot to reconcile.
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation sensor to the International Space Station to map the Earth's forests using light detection and ranging.
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Read More »Officials in High Springs replaced a pipeline in February to improve water quality. But residents aren't confident that it's improving due to frequent boil water notices and discolored and odorous water.
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The nation's largest police department announced it will be adding drones. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Bell Elementary School and Bell High School hosted an art exhibition Tuesday for parents, faculty …
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The LaCrosse Fire Department went without a fire engine for the entire month of October before purchasing a new 2012 Pierce Dash engine.
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A local bat sanctuary is changing the way we look at bats.
Read More »The Humane Society of North Central Florida continues to help with animals displaced due to Hurricane Michael. -- News from North Central Florida's public media stations on http://WUFT.org , 89.1 FM & Florida's 5.
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Santa Fe College is planning to expand Blount Hall, a move that will also improve the current Center for Innovation and Economic Development. Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser said this expansion could benefit small businesses all across Gainesville.
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President H.W. Bush is honored and remembered today at the U.S. Capitol Building. That and more in 90 seconds.
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In the face of antisemitic violence in the US, Tobie Perkins turns to her Jewish faith and the memory of her grandmother to persevere.
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Red tide – the toxic algae scientifically known as Karenia brevis – continues to destroy marine life, restaurants and the livelihood of some South Florida communities.
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A North Central Florida man is facing trial for the disappearance of two women.
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