WUFT News

In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual

December 18, 2020 Animals, Environment

Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.

Contactless Claus: Santa Visits Look Different Due To COVID

December 8, 2020 Coronavirus, Florida Good

With COVID-19 cases spiking as the holiday season approaches, stores and malls around Gainesville are reworking their annual Santa events to keep the Christmas spirit alive while following safety guidelines.

Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers

November 30, 2020 Business and development, Coronavirus

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.

Community Groups Seek To Foster Trans Visibility At Halloween Event In Gainesville

October 28, 2020 Florida Good

Amid vibrant queer and transgender patrons cheering outside Curia on the Drag in Gainesville, the best overall costume award went to the one wearing the least: A Batman mask and T-shirt.

Gainesville’s Regal Theater Locations Close Once Again

October 12, 2020 Arts and Entertainment, Business and development, Coronavirus

About 40,000 Americans face unemployment after Cineworld, Regal’s parent company, released a statement saying it will be suspending operations at all of its 536 U.S theaters less than seven weeks after its previous reopening.

Local Homeless Shelters Anticipate Winter Supply Shortage Due To COVID-19

September 23, 2020 Coronavirus, Health and Science, Weather

As the temperature drops this winter, so may the availability of supplies for homeless shelters in Alachua and Marion counties. Since spring, donation guidelines have been modified at shelters in north central Florida, depending on resources and staff size, to protect occupants from contracting COVID-19. These guidelines make it difficult …

Naming Names: Twitter Accounts That Graphically Describe Sexual Assaults Emerging On College Campuses

August 20, 2020 Education, Fresh Take Florida, Law and public safety

One senior at the University of Florida submitted a detailed written description of her assault – anonymously – to one of a new series of Twitter survivor accounts emerging around the United States, intended to empower victims and warn fellow classmates.

‘Best Dish in the Galaxy?’: Eastside High Culinary Students Await Word From NASA

March 4, 2020 Education

Students from the Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside competed against teams from the International Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA) in Coral Gables and Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville, near Tampa.