WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers have studied the common snook for more than a decade, tracking their movements and recent invasion into the waters near Cedar Key, a town with fewer than 700 residents an hour southwest of Gainesville.
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What Is The Purpose Of A Groundwater Recharge Wetland Park? Alachua County’s Planning Agency Just Approved One
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Florida’s State GOP Leaders Consider Climate Change Plans
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Digging Deep: Once Homeless, Gainesville Fossil Tour Company Owner Turns Childhood Passion Into Career
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In A Year Of Disrupted Traditions And Grief, A Cemetery’s Planting Day Offers Comfort
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New Florida Rules Would Tighten Restrictions On Invasive Reptiles
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Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
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Gainesville’s Police Advisory Council Needs More Diverse Applicant Pool, Commissioners Decide
The Police Advisory Council was established in 2014 to study the city’s police department and make policy recommendations regarding all aspects of public safety services.
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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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Federal Court To Hear Antitrust Fight Between Florida Health Insurers
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GPD: False Threat Made Against Gainesville African American Churches
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Federal And State Law Enforcement Seek To Reduce Gun Crime In Alachua County Through Gainesville’s Gun Violence Initiative
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Florida Supreme Court Hears Darnell’s Case That Could Affect Sheriffs’ Budgets Statewide
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Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers
There used to be more than 100 Christmas tree farms across the state, but in recent years that number has dwindled to less than 20, said John Gregory, owner of Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm.
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Gainesville Attempts Further Municipal Broadband Discussion, But Costs And COVID-19 Stall Progress
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Virginia Grant Builds A Diverse Community By Showcasing Black Professionals In Gainesville
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After A Pandemic Delay, Gainesville City Commission Nears Approval Of Electric Scooter Sharing Program
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Controversial $30M Hyatt Development In Downtown Gainesville Moves Forward
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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Annual Report Reveals Sharp Rise In Telehealth Treatment
Meridian also saw revenue top $50 million for the first time in its history despite the financial uncertainty surrounding the ongoing pandemic.
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CDC Data Show Florida Ranked The Lowest In Flu Vaccination Rate Among All 50 States
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Florida Dentists Continue To Provide Care Amid Pandemic
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‘The Need Is All Over Florida’ For Rural Dental Care Access During The Pandemic
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Planned Parenthood Brings Transgender Healthcare Services To Gainesville
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Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?
Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.
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Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
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President-Elect Biden Says ‘It’s Time For America To Unite’
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‘Far From Over’: Trump Refuses To Concede As Biden’s Margin Of Victory Widens
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Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
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Gainesville’s Police Advisory Council Needs More Diverse Applicant Pool, Commissioners Decide
The Police Advisory Council was established in 2014 to study the city’s police department and make policy recommendations regarding all aspects of public safety services.
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Florida State Senate Leaders Named, Panel To Review COVID-19 Response
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Ocala To Become First Florida City To Install Safe Haven Baby Boxes For Mothers In Crisis
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‘We Aren’t Getting Enough’: Florida Counties In 2020 Again Turned To Voters For Essential Funding
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‘Campus Carry’ Issue For Florida Colleges and Universities Re-Emerges For 2021 Legislative Session
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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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‘The Rigor Gap’ Study Suggests Florida Students May Be Falling Behind
A study examining student’s end-of-course exams and corresponding grades was formed by the Florida Council of 100, a non-profit and nonpartisan organization of business leaders that work towards promoting the economic growth of Florida’s citizens.
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COVID-19 Continues To Affect Florida Colleges And Universities
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Tech4Success Aims To Fill The Opportunity Gap For Low-Income Families In Virtual Learning
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‘It Was On My Heart’: First-Time Local Author, Hairstylist Brings Hair Positivity To Elementary School Students
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Marion County Announces 2021 Principal And Assistant Principal Of The Year
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‘They Just Kind Of Fascinate Me’: Lubee Bat Festival Draws Fans From Near And Far
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Bat Fest is a weeklong mix of virtual activities culminating Saturday in a socially distanced in-person event and 0.5K race.
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Gainesville Reports Increase In Animal Fostering Due To COVID-19
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Photo Essay: For The Love Of Goats
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Zookeepers Long For Visitors As Gates Remain Closed
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Cattle Prices Mooving Up Slowly During COVID-19 Economic Turndown