WUFT News

Funding Disagreement Leads To Slimmer Aerial Support For Gainesville-Area Law Enforcement

January 7, 2021 Law and public safety

Now, after more than two decades, it is run strictly by the sheriff’s office and is known as the Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit.

‘It’s A Move We’ve Got to Make’: Priest Theatre In High Springs About To Be Sold

October 16, 2020 Business and development, Coronavirus

Struggling with adjusting to the new conditions imposed by the pandemic, the Priest Theatre, the mainstay of downtown High Springs, will soon close.

Gainesville Fire Rescue Chief Lane To Retire

September 25, 2020 Law and public safety

After 30 years of service, Gainesville Fire Rescue Chief Lane will retire on Sept. 30.

Alachua County Handles Fire Rescue Budget Request Amid Coronavirus Emergency

April 16, 2020 Coronavirus, Government and politics

In short, more people are now allowed into places like grocery stores.

Florida Senate Bill to Allow Law Enforcement An Expanded Use Of Drones

January 7, 2020 Law and public safety

Scott Fielding, drone specialist at Alachua County Fire Rescue, said the use of drones has been important for his department.

Newberry Residents Rejoice Over New Rescue Truck

April 12, 2019 Law and public safety

The Newberry Fire Department added it's 13th rescue truck this week. City leaders and residents hope this could lead to significantly faster response times.

Public Safety Department Heads Present Data, Solutions For I-75 Safety

April 10, 2019 Law and public safety

Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday heard at least one conclusion they already knew: Interstate 75's passage through the county is a double-edged sword.

Firefighters Lobby State To Pass Cancer-Protection Bill

April 8, 2019 Health and Science

Firefighter Joey Malphurs is pushing for a bill that would help cover firefighters across the state who develop one of 21 kinds of cancer. The bill, HB 857, has 70 co-sponsors in the Florida House.