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WUFT’s Morning Edition Host Glenn Richards sits down with, Bears and Lions, one of the acts participating at this year’s Fanfares and Fireworks. This is an extendeded version of the conversation that aired during WUFT’s Morning Edition on Wednesday, July 3rd…including an exclusive in-studio performance. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | …
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UF Students, Gainesville Community Remember New Zealand Mosque Shooting Victims
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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Bradford County Approves Titanium Mining On 800-Plus Acres Of Land
The Chemours Company proposed a special permit in September to mine on 886 acres of land.
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What’s The Next Step In The Lawsuit Over The Rodman Dam?
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Environmentalists Speak Out Against Nestlé Permit
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Despite Pushback, Alachua County Ramps Up Airboating Curfew Enforcement
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At This Florida Peanut Farm, Yields Are Down From Last Year But Still Abundant
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How To Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery In Bahamas
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Hurricane Dorian Leaves Terrible Damage And Stranded Residents As Rescuers Scramble To Help
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Details Emerge In Officer’s Accidental Shooting In School Cafeteria
New documents reveal that a key piece of evidence was the school security video.
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Police Captain Angela Scroble Graduates From The 22nd Senior Leadership Program
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Alachua County Vape Retailers Said County Ordinance Could Boost Black Market Sales And Vaping Illness
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Public-Use Scooters Might Come To Gainesville
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Shorthanded Gainesville Police Department’s Officers Finally Have A New Contract. Here’s What It’s Been Like For Them To Patrol The City On A Saturday Night
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What’s The Next Step In The Lawsuit Over The Rodman Dam?
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Abandoned And Stolen Shopping Carts Create Nuisance Across Gainesville
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Wild Spaces and Public Places Gets Approval For $2 Million For Small Projects
This story was originally produced for WUFT-FM: The city commission approved $2 million for Wild …
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Bradford County Approves Titanium Mining On 800-Plus Acres Of Land
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Millions Of State Dollars Put Toward Hawthorne Makeover
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Alachua County Commissioners Hear Proposal For Celebration Pointe Sports Center
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Wawa Reveals Dates For Five Gainesville Site Openings Including State’s First Non-Gas Location
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Child Advocacy Center Receives $400K Matching Donation For Capital Campaign
A donor recently pledged to match up to $400,000 in donations to the center’s $1.6 million capital campaign.
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Virtual Reality “DREAMS” Helps Patients Cope In ICU
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Newberry Opts Out Of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
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Emergency Care Proves Difficult For Williston Residents Following Hospital Closure
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President Trump’s Medicare Executive Order Produces Mixed Reactions In The Villages
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‘Grain by Grain’: Bob Quinn Visits Gainesville to Share the Power of Organic Farming
Bob Quinn so believes in the power of organic farming that he once sent some …
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UF Students Protest Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit to Campus
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President Trump’s Medicare Executive Order Produces Mixed Reactions In The Villages
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Will Join President Trump For Visit To The Villages
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Traveling Memorial Wall In Ocala Honors Those Lost On 9/11
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Newberry Opts Out Of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
The county ordinance will go into effect throughout the rest of Alachua County on Oct. 22.
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City Launches App Update That Is Gainesville’s ‘One-Stop Shop’ For Services
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Donald Trump Jr. And Kimberly Guilfoyle Speak At The University Of Florida
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UF Students Protest Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit to Campus
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Dog Racing Supporters Challenge Constitutionality Of Amendment 13 In Federal Lawsuit
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‘There Is No Planet B:’ Youth Of Gainesville ‘Strike’ For Climate Change
Calling it one of the largest youth-led “strikes” ever, The New York Times reported that over 100,000 people attended rallies in Berlin, Melbourne and London.
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How To Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery In Bahamas
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Hurricane Dorian Leaves Terrible Damage And Stranded Residents As Rescuers Scramble To Help
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UF Students, Gainesville Community Remember New Zealand Mosque Shooting Victims
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Alachua County’s Days For Girls Chapter Offers Sewing Classes While Helping A Worldwide Need
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Florida House Looks For Ways To Boost Teacher Pay
Rep. Chris Latvala, a Clearwater Republican who chairs the House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, said his panel has been asked by House leaders to find about $500 million in potential cuts as part of a broader budget exercise. But that exercise also could help determine if a teacher-pay package would be viable.
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What’s Behind Alachua County High School Students’ Math Assessment Decline?
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Florida Standards Listening Tour Stops By Alachua County
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Eastside High School Offers Colombian Students A Taste of American Education
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Florida Law Requires The Removal Of A Struggling School’s Principal. That’s What Happened At This Gainesville School
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Alachua County Reacts To Declining Bird Numbers In U.S. And Canada
The U.S. and Canada have seen bird numbers drop by 3 billion in 48 years, according to a Cornell lab study.
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How Coon Hollo In Micanopy Came To Embrace Florida’s Agritourism Trend
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Waldo Wildlife: Too Much To Bear?
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Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach
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Florida Pet Rescues Prepare For More Lost Pets During Hurricane Season
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The Navy Is On The Front Lines Of Adapting To Climate Change
By Brendan Rivers “Climate change will affect the Department of Defense’s ability to defend the Nation and poses immediate risks to U.S. national security.” – DoD Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap, 2014 Naval Station Mayport sits 15 miles east of Downtown Jacksonville at the mouth of the St. Johns River. One of two major naval installations in Jacksonville, Mayport is home base for the Navy’s third-largest fleet, along with more than 15,000 active-duty personnel and 32,000 of their family members. Any
Read More »Why US Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Back On The Rise
By Geoff Brumfiel, NPR Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. are on the rise again after …
Read More »‘Retreat’ Not An Option For A California Beach Town, But It’s Already Happening In Duval County
By Jessica Palombo & Nathan Rott, NPR In Jacksonville Beach, Kimberlee Prescott is selling her home to the county so it can be torn down. The house, built just over two decades ago at 3640 Sanctuary Way S., is located in unfortunate proximity to a Florida Department of Transportation drainage culvert along Butler Boulevard. After Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, rain and storm surges caused “tremendous damage, expense, time loss, and disruption to the homeowner and her family,” according to Jacksonville
Read More »Sandy Soil And Rising Seas Spell Septic Tank Disaster In Florida
By Brendan Rivers Communities across Florida are already grappling with aging septic tanks, which leak into groundwater and are considered a leading cause of toxic algae blooms. As sea level rise is expected to worsen that situation, the state and cities are beginning to tackle the expensive task of converting septic systems to sewer or newer septic technologies. It’s no small challenge. Floridians are estimated to be using 2.6 million septic systems, most of them the conventional variety with two
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‘Grain by Grain’: Bob Quinn Visits Gainesville to Share the Power of Organic Farming
Bob Quinn so believes in the power of organic farming that he once sent some …
Read More »Eastside High School Offers Colombian Students A Taste of American Education
The dreams of 13 Colombian students came true when Gainesville's Eastside High School opened its doors for them to experience American culture and education for two weeks.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 11, 2019: The Scene Inside And Outside Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit To UF
Last night, he had plenty of supporters and detractors inside and outside the University Auditorium.
Read More »Donald Trump Jr. And Kimberly Guilfoyle Speak At The University Of Florida
The night ended with the crowd chanting: “Four more years! Four more years!”
Read More »How Coon Hollo In Micanopy Came To Embrace Florida’s Agritourism Trend
If you want to have a son, don’t drink the water at Coon Hollo. At …
Read More »Oct. 10, 2019: Afternoon News In 90
Donald Trump Jr. along with activist and girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle speak at the University of Florida. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »After the Eye: A Story of Recovery Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast
One year after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle as a category 5 storm, many residents continue to rebuild the communities they call home. A team of WUFT journalists share a collection of stories that spotlight struggle, hope and perseverance.
Read More »Oct. 10, 2019: Morning News in 90
Sofia Mingote produced this update.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 10, 2019: The Economic Class That Will Most Feel The Effects Of Sea Level Rise
A new study suggests the poor are most likely to face the consequences of sea level rise in Florida and elsewhere.
Read More »Leaking Septic System Fouls Fish Camp
McIntosh Fish Camp's owners are desperate to stop the flow of what they believe is raw sewage from flowing into Orange Lake.
Read More »Oct. 9, 2019: Afternoon News In 90
The 2020 presidential candidate, Joe Biden, expressed his support for the impeachment process filed against President Trump.That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Florida Law Requires The Removal Of A Struggling School’s Principal. That’s What Happened At This Gainesville School
Both students and teachers are affected by the absence of their former principal, Karla Hutchinson, after she was removed from the position because of the schools consistently low grade.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 9, 2019: Vietnam Veteran, UF Provost, Friend: David Colburn’s Life Honored At Memorial Service
For nearly 50 years, David Colburn was a mentor, leader and friend at the University of Florida. On Tuesday, the university had to say goodbye.
Read More »University of Florida Leaders Honor Former Provost David Colburn
UF held a memorial service for Colburn, a man with a role in nearly every leadership position at the university. Colburn died of complications from an ongoing illness on Sept. 18. He was 76.
Read More »UF Students Protest Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit to Campus
ACCENT, a part of the UF student government, is paying Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle $50,000 from student activity fees.
Read More »Dog Racing Supporters Challenge Constitutionality Of Amendment 13 In Federal Lawsuit
Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida.
Read More »Oct. 8, 2019: Afternoon News in 90
A Marion County man has been charged with murder for killing his wife and her four kids. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Judge Weighs Decision On Voting Rights Law That Could Sway 2020 Election
A two-day hearing is fueling anticipation about a federal judge's upcoming decision whether to block provisions of a new Florida law requiring ex-felons to repay all court fines and fees before they can be allowed to vote in future elections.
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The U.S. Ambassador, Gordon Sondland, will not speak in front of a deposition today as planned. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Downtown Gainesville Crosswalk To Be Painted With A Rainbow Amid Some Church Members’ Concerns
Gainesville’s Public Works Department this week is painting rainbows within a crosswalk at the intersection of NE First Avenue and NE First Street.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 8, 2019: Gov. Ron DeSantis Will Ask Legislature To Increase Starting Teacher Pay To $47,500
Florida is currently ranked in the bottom half nationally in minimum teacher pay.
Read More »Afternoon News In 90: Oct. 7, 2019
American troops started to withdraw from parts of Northeast Syria, involving dozens of forces. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Alachua County Vape Retailers Said County Ordinance Could Boost Black Market Sales And Vaping Illness
Alachua County commissioners approved an ordinance that will go into effect Oct. 22 in response to community concern.
Read More »Emergency Care Proves Difficult For Williston Residents Following Hospital Closure
The Regional General Hospital of Williston served Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie county residents for over 30 years. Now residents needing emergency care must travel over twenty miles to Ocala or Gainesville.
Read More »Florida Governor Proposes Minimum Teacher Salary Of $47,500
He said about 100,000 teachers statewide would receive a raise under the proposal.
Read More »Public-Use Scooters Might Come To Gainesville
If Bird, Lime or Razor USA LLC want their dockless scooters in Gainesville, the companies will need to apply for a permit with the city of Gainesville, according to the city's memorandum of understanding agreement for dockless mobility.
Read More »Oct. 7, 2019: Morning News in 90
One suspect in the Kansas bar shooting that left four men dead and five people injured has been arrested.. That and more in 90 seconds. Morning News in 90, October 7, 2019 / WUFT News
Read More »The Point, Oct. 7, 2019: Will A New Contract Help Solve The Gainesville Police Officer Shortage?
On a recent Saturday night, there were 13 available shifts, and only about six of them were filled.
Read More »Shorthanded Gainesville Police Department’s Officers Finally Have A New Contract. Here’s What It’s Been Like For Them To Patrol The City On A Saturday Night
In a police department that’s understaffed, it is hard to not get overwhelmed on a Saturday night.
Read More »No. 10 Gators Beat No. 7 Auburn In 24-13 Homecoming Victory
With both teams coming into this game with perfect records, it is the Gators that emerged triumphant. Florida played stellar defense, and had big play makers such as running back Lamical Perine and receiver Freddie Swain powering the offense in the teams win over No. 7 Auburn .
Read More »President Trump’s Medicare Executive Order Produces Mixed Reactions In The Villages
The executive order will expand privatized health care.
Read More »Oct. 3, 2019: Afternoon News In 90
President Donald Trump has landed in Ocala, Florida. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Walldogs Mural Festival To Honor High Springs History In 2022
The Walldogs, a group of local, national and international artists will paint murals depicting High Springs history on at least 12 buildings in the city during the four- to five-day annual Walldogs festival tentatively scheduled for March 2022.
Read More »Oct. 3, 2019: Morning News in 90
Former U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker is first to go before House Democrats. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 3, 2019: Medicare Announcement Expected Today During President Trump’s Visit To The Villages
Florida's governor will be there with him.
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