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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Episode 10 of Unvarnished is a special episode featuring a story from our host, Taylor Williams. Her story walks the listener down sidewalks in New York and through her journey to becoming a feminist.
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Sara Jampower, a self-described "super Muslim," doesn't identify with a party, but says both resonate with her. She didn't vote in the 2016 election but is informed and prepared for the midterm.
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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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Missing teenager Jayme Closs was found alive. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Read More »"I went big." Jennifer Reid, a 31-year-old with no political background, has joined Gainesville's mayoral race in an effort to effect change. Voter registration closes Feb. 19 for the city election on March 19. (The Alligator)
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Judge Barbara Lagoa will be the first Cuban-American woman to serve on the Florida Supreme Court.
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Governor Ron DeSantis signs two executive orders on his first day in office. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed appellate Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court as he began replacing three longtime justices who were required to retire Tuesday.
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About 50 ex-felons registered to vote in Alachua County on Jan. 8 under Amendment 4.
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President Trump will speak to the nation in his first Oval Office address.
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Amendment 4 comes into effect today, restoring the voting rights to 1.5 million felons. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida's new governor on Tuesday with promises to keep taxes low and to make schools and the environment a priority.
Read More »We're curious: Have you been impacted by the shutdown? Are you curious about a certain aspect of this as it continues into its third week?
Read More »Ron DeSantis officially becomes Florida's new governor today at noon.
Read More »More details emerged on Friday of the people involved in last week's horrific crash on Interstate 75 between Gainesville and Alachua.
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They said this is likely the deadliest accident in the county since 2012, when 10 people were killed on I-75 near Paynes Prairie.
Read More »The top stories near you • Just as yesterday’s afternoon rush hour began, two tractor-trailers, …
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When you walk through the doors of the Child Advocacy Center, the room is filled with toys, books, crayons, and a cat who goes by the name of Hank.
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Self-defense an ‘underemphasized’ way to prevent sexual assault on campus
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We take a look back on the election and all the problems that arose including taking a look at why Florida seems destined to repeat its past and what might change to keep the 2020 presidential election from suffering the same fate as 2018 and 2000.
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Jeff Suggs is one of the youngest residents at The Village and by all accounts one of the kindest.
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Corrine Brown began her prison sentence, Alachua County and Gainesville leaders squabbled over seemingly every …
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The Gators defeat the Wolverines 41-15 in the Peach Bowl. After going 4-7 in the 2017 season under former coach Jim McElwain, new head coach Dan Mullen lead Florida to a 10-3 season, a Top-10 ranking, and a victory in a New Years Six bowl game.
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Brenda Whitfield has lived in Newberry all her life. (Joshua Baker/WUFT News) Brenda Whitfield has …
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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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