After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
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Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.
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People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they're suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.
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Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.
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WUFT's Ethan Magoc, Ryan Vasquez and Forrest Smith discuss issues surrounding the 2018 Florida primary and general elections.
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“I think Americans are in a place right now where we are perhaps, perhaps, more willing – at least I think our listeners are more willing – to learn from others experiences and the situations that people find themselves in in corners of the world; may be quite relevant to us now.”
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A former wastewater spray field in Lake City is now a 121-acre wetlands project that is part of a $100 million statewide springs restoration initiative.
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Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
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A recent article on 247wallst.com found that Gainesville has the highest poverty rate – 30% – in Florida.
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Alachua County is one of two counties in Florida that have more than one mental health provider for every 500 residents.
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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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By the end of 2019, continuing to explore a municipal broadband network could cost the City of Gainesville more than half a million dollars.
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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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For 15 students who graduated from the CSI Academy of Florida this summer, they learned how this could become their future workplace.
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Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
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By May 31, the department's monthly summary report showed the number had increased to 2,010,869.
Read More »Lake Alice and Bivens Arm appear destined to remain enigmas with regard to their namesakes.
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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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U.S Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta has resigned. All that and more in 90 seconds.
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Singer R. Kelly has been arrested on federal sex crime charges. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Dignity Village is set to close by 2020. While housing options are being provided for the homeless people who live there, some are expected to reject the help.
Read More »The state Department of Education released the 2018-19 school grades yesterday and the news was largely positive for Alachua and Marion counties.
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A high school principal in Boca Raton is reassigned after making inappropriate comments about the holocaust. Morning News in 90, July 11th, 2019 / WUFT News
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The board of Alachua County Commissioners discussed putting a conservation easement on the county-owned Camp McConnell property at a county commission meeting Tuesday in lieu of a public hearing meeting to discuss sale to a South Florida group.
Read More »The Miami Herald looked at the various state and local estimates of funding proactive measures against rising sea levels.
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Local summer camp provides opportunities for children to overcome their fear of fire and work alongside fire rescue.
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Britain's ambassador to the U.S. resigns.
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State regulators have approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida to build three solar-power projects in Gilchrist, Highlands and Volusia counties.
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All The V Words will perform at the Hardback Cafe in Gainesville on Thursday, July 11, with the Ghetto Blasters (Chattanooga) and P*** Test (Gainesville).
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The airport fired Adjan in June 2017, and police arrested and charged him in February 2018.
Read More »The parking requirement is part of a new state law that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in June.
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Daziah Scurry produced this update.
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Part of a new elections law that requires “sufficient nonpermitted parking” at early voting sites will create an unconstitutional burden on young voters attending colleges or universities, plaintiffs in a long-running dispute over campus early voting argued in documents filed Monday.
Read More »The Miami Herald's published reporting in November helped prosecutors find a way to charge Epstein this week.
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The Children’s Burn Camp of North Florida, also known as Camp Amigo, kicked off its week of adventure on Monday at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala, which was picked due to its location, amenities and dormitories.
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Florida’s new Cabinet lineup is once again a millionaires’ row.
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The forecasters say the system has the potential to bring heavy rain along the northern and eastern U.S. Gulf.
Read More »We looked into the cases of those abandoned domes near Dunnellon and a former Jewish utopia near Micanopy.
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The company may be relying on newer forms of charcoal production, but these kilns will continue to spark wonder in tourists and passers-by.
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The remains of a University of Utah student have been found.
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Strongest earthquake since 1999 hits California. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »The man who was known as Mr. Two Bits, George Edmondson, died this week at age 97.
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New images of overcrowded detention centers are fueling more protests throughout the United States.
Read More »WUFT’s Morning Edition Host Glenn Richards talks with, Chelsea Carnes of Wax Wings and Billy Buchanan, two of the acts participating in this year’s Fanfare and Fireworks. This is an extended version of the conversation that aired on WUFT’s Morning Edition on Wednesday, July 3rd. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | …
Read More »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 | …
Read More »The latest net worths and financial disclosures for your state legislators are available for viewing on a state website.
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The disclosures show assets and liabilities for public office holders, and in many cases are very detailed.
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WUFT Community Relations Coordinator Sue Wagner discusses what to expect from this year's Independence Day celebration.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue warns civilians about fireworks safety for the fourth of July holiday. That and more in 90 seconds.
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The ACLU says the new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis creates "two classes of returning citizens: those who are wealthy enough to vote and those who cannot afford to."
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