WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Ash-filled air and smoke-filled skies are more common in Florida than one might think. Prescribed fire is used year-round to preserve some of our state’s unique ecosystems.
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Gainesville’s Creeks Continue To Suffer From Unsustainable Shark Tooth Hunting
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New Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Offering Visitors ‘A Peaceful Feeling’
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U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Florida-Georgia Water Battle
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A Total Freefall: Gainesville Sinkhole Showcases Cracks In Geology And Government Systems Alike
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In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
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You Can Now Fish For Snook In Cedar Key. Why? Climate Change, Most Likely
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Lawmakers Seek Reforms After Report Of Abuse At Women’s Prison In Ocala
The report found that state officials have documented and been aware of sexual abuse at Lowell since at least 2006.
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Funding Disagreement Leads To Slimmer Aerial Support For Gainesville-Area Law Enforcement
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Police: Former Florida Lawmaker Arrested In Haiti On Weapons Charge
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Ahead Of Christmas, A 3-Year Prison Sentence In Fatal Drunken Driving Crash
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Gainesville’s Police Advisory Council Needs More Diverse Applicant Pool, Commissioners Decide
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State Of Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Medicaid Records
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Gainesville Fire Rescue Searches For New Chief
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Hernando County Tourism Counting On Its Natural Spaces To Help With Bounce Back From COVID-19 Slump
Hernando County, part of an area known as Florida’s Adventure Coast, is working on the …
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Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation
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State Law Judge Approves Majority Of Development On Former Seminary Lane Site
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Gainesville Moving To Require Businesses To Regulate Shopping Cart Containment
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Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
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How Dixie County Is Working To Improve Its Addiction Recovery Services
In 2017, Dixie County was the worst county in the state in opioid-related deaths.
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What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
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Florida Providers See Increased Demand For Telehealth Visits
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Jacksonville Police Officer Battles ALS With The Help Of Community
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UF Health Organizes Free CPR Training Events To East Gainesville Residents
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House Impeaches President Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
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The House Is Expected To Impeach Trump A 2nd Time. Here’s How It Will Work And How To Watch
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DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
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House To Vote On 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump
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Congress Certifies Biden Victory; Trump Pledges ‘Orderly Transition’ On Jan. 20
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The House Is Expected To Impeach Trump A 2nd Time. Here’s How It Will Work And How To Watch
The House of Representatives is on track to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months — marking him as the only president to receive the rebuke twice in history.
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DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
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Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation
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Lawmakers Seek Reforms After Report Of Abuse At Women’s Prison In Ocala
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Congress Certifies Biden Victory; Trump Pledges ‘Orderly Transition’ On Jan. 20
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Some Nicaraguan UF Students Fear Their Country Is Not Ready To Face The Pandemic
The Nicaraguan government has not taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Classes have not been suspended or moved online, the country's borders remain completely open and no social distancing measures are being enforced.
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Gainesville Conservancy Defends Bats Against Coronavirus Fears
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‘There Is No Planet B:’ Youth Of Gainesville ‘Strike’ For Climate Change
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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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Untold Florida: How Do School And District Grades Align In Those Statewide Reports?
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.
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Gainesville’s Chinese Schools Aim To Preserve Cultural Instruction Virtually
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The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
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‘You Were Consistently Amazing’: Hundreds Celebrate The Life Of Patricia Hilliard-Nunn
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Alachua County School Board’s First Pandemic Response Team Drafts Spring Learning Plan
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Lu The Homosassa Hippo Is Getting Older, But He Still Draws A Crowd
Born in San Diego in 1960, Lu was relocated to Homosassa Springs to join the Ivan Tors Animal Actors. After nearly two decades of starring in movies and television specials, Lu suddenly faced eviction from his beloved home.
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Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
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Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida
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In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
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‘They Just Kind Of Fascinate Me’: Lubee Bat Festival Draws Fans From Near And Far