WUFT News

Homelessness Numbers Up Throughout North Central Florida

April 17, 2019 Law and public safety

While homelessness may be up overall in North Central Florida, Alachua County reported a decrease in its homeless population thanks to shelters like GRACE Marketplace.

Gainesville City Commission Critics Question Catering Expense

April 15, 2019 Government and politics

Some Gainesville residents are criticizing the city commission for spending city money on catered meals. The residents argue it's an unnecessary expense, while the commissioners argue it's a convenience issue.

Florida Is The Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians. Here’s What That Means In Gainesville

April 15, 2019 Law and public safety

Florida is the most dangerous state in the U.S. for pedestrians, according to Dangerous by Design 2019, a report that calculated the total fatalities of pedestrians throughout the U.S. 5,433 occurred in Florida in a ten year span.

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.

City of Alachua Elections Results Are In

April 10, 2019 Government and politics

City of Alachua elections were held Tuesday to decide the Mayoral and City Commissioner seats resulting in a runoff between Pelham and Coerper for mayor, and Wilford with the Commissioner seat 2.

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

April 10, 2019 Getting around, 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.

Alachua County Commission Unanimously Approves Irresponsible Pet Owner Ordinance

April 10, 2019 Animals, Law and public safety

Eight high-profile dog attacks in the past eight months led Tuesday to the Alachua County Commission taking action.

High Springs’ Golden Peanut Co. Closes

April 10, 2019 Business and development

The Golden Peanut Co. branch in High Springs, Florida, locked its doors on Friday after 84 years of buying, drying and shipping peanuts across the southeastern United States.

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.