St. Francis House in Gainesville opens its doors to 35 people each night to fill its eight available rooms. The facility runs on a first-come, first-served basis, but priority is given to families with children.
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One year later, a father, a teacher and a student reflect on the day that changed them forever.
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But how did nine children in Gilchrist County get access to two 3D printers? Our story explores the answer.
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Updated: Feb. 12, 7:51 a.m.: House Speaker Jose Oliva has launched a workplace harassment investigation after newly elected Florida State Rep. Anika Omphroy, D-Lauderdale Lakes, wrote in an open letter Monday to the House Democratic Caucus that she was “bullied, threatened and verbally assaulted” by Orlando Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith at an event over the …
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Florida is considering prohibiting police from releasing audio, photographs or video of mass killings unless a court gives them permission. The measure would dramatically alter the way news organizations cover a modern scourge that has claimed scores of lives.
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The City of Gainesville passed a plastic ban earlier this year. Some local scientists see this ordinance as a good first step, but don't think it goes far enough. Here are their proposals:
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One year later, a father, a teacher and a student reflect on the day that changed them forever.
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In a statement, lawyers Charles Kuck, Dina LaPolt and Alex Spiro said the rapper, whose given name is She'yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was released Tuesday.
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One year later, a father, a teacher and a student reflect on the day that changed them forever.
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One year later, a father, a teacher and a student reflect on the day that changed them forever.
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The Alachua County Farmers Market provides producers from the area with a centralized venue to sell their goods gives the community an alternative option to buy locally grown and produced products.
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The 38th annual Horses in the Sun (HITS) Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this week. The competition includes a variety of classes of horse jumping and over $4 million in total prize money.
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Alachua County recently approved to let a landfill in southeast Gainesville to grow as high as 195 feet.
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The University of Florida broke ground at midday for a $65 million baseball facility. It should be ready for the 2021 season and will be built on what used to be UF/IFAS research property on the southwest area of campus near Dizney Stadium.
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A financial report for Gainesville Regional Utilities suggests rate increases will be the norm, rather than the exception.
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A proposed ordinance came before the Gainesville City Commission on Thursday that would eliminate the limit on permits for entertainment for small businesses that might be causing loud noise until two in the morning.
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The proposal of a new highway interchange in northwest Ocala is in the second phase of its development.
Read More »“It’s time for us to face our history of the last 46 years and the 60 million faces of our offspring that we have extinguished,” Baxley said.
Read More »The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to add another exit off I-75 in Marion County, FL. -- News from North Central Florida's public media stations on http://WUFT.org , 89.1 FM & Florida's 5.
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A study conducted by eighteen states, the "ALICE" Report, is helping working individuals in Alachua County prevent homelessness.
Read More »One of our reporters sought to get a sense of whether any of the county's nine municipalities planned to opt out of the ordinance.
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University of Florida students graduating this fall will once again have their names read as they cross the stage during a single commencement ceremony.
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A glimpse into the life of Ron Bergeron, the newest board member of South Florida Water Management District.
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Starting in 2021, Key West will ban two sunscreen ingredients that harm the coral reef ecosystem.
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Skaters compete in the Miami Ultraskate — an annual skateboard race in which riders skate around a 1.5-mile racetrack as many times as they can in 24 hours.
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Alachua County's new ordinance allows each of the nine affected municipalities until October to decide if they want it to take effect in their jurisdictions.
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Changes could be coming to how the City of Gainesville protects its historic buildings. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Alachua County Commission yesterday voted to develop an ordinance that would impose a $125 fine on those practicing conversion therapy. The practice is already banned within Gainesville city limits.
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At its second public policy discussion on conversion therapy, the Alachua County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday morning to continue development of an ordinance that will ban the practice in the county.
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President Donald Trump will deliver his second State of the Union Address tonight. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Newberry's mayor officially announces the town's cemetery as desegregated. That and more in 90 seconds.
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The Alachua County chapter of Days for Girls is offering 30 people a chance to take a free sewing class and learn what goes into making the reusable pads.
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The Gainesville Regional Airport will expand its facilities after seeing a record number of travelers in 2018.
Read More »In 2018, the U.S. Senate race doubled Florida's previous record for campaign costs. The final total was almost $205 million.
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An apparent suicide by a TSA agent inside the Orlando International Airport resulted in several delayed flights and two closed terminals. That and more in 90 seconds.
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UF's Student Government Production representative, Andrew Kelly, comments on 21 Savage's arrest, which may affect the fate of his upcoming concert in Gainesville this month. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Republican State Representative Stan McClain attributes much of his education on water policy to the 12 years he served on the Marion County Commission.
Read More »A reporter from our Fresh Take Florida team was in Tallahassee on Friday as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his state budget. These are the details and reactions you should know.
Read More »The Gainesville Regional Airport is experiencing an increase in travelers. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented his proposed budget today, offering a guideline to state legislators as they gear up for the legislative session that begins March 5. The Legislature must approved a budget before convening.
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Gainesville is experiencing a boom in hotels. What does that mean for the community?
Read More »Though they did not reach a consensus on a site nor a budget, Thursday was the first time the city and county commissions jointly discussed a consultant's recent report publicly.
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In a special meeting on Tuesday the county commissioners reviewed a report by their hired consultant, Victus Advisors. Thursday was the first time that both city and county officials had discussed the project publicly.
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Florida residents are creating a task force to solve water contamination after spill. Evening News in 90, January 31, 2019 / WUFT News
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Florida residents are creating a task force to solve water contamination after spill. Afternoon News in 90, January 31, 2019 / WUFT News
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