A proposed bill that would ban smoking in cars with children under 13 inside will be voted on in the upcoming legislative session. Florida drivers would be subject to a non-moving violation beginning Oct. 1, 2015 if the bill passes.
Read More »Florida Given Four Out Of Five Stars For Efforts In Preventing Drunken Driving
Florida received a four out of five-star rating for its efforts to prevent drunk driving. Florida's current ignition-interlock statutes is the only factor keeping Florida from a five-star rating.
Read More »Florida Forever Program Confirms 2015 Priority List
The Florida Forever Program, a land acquisition program, hopes to obtain 119 new properties, many of which located in North Central Florida. The lands are assessed based on several criteria to determine their environmental value.
Read More »Hernando Parents Fear Potential School Closures Despite Poor Facilities
Students would have to bus an extra 14 miles should Westside Elementary close.
Read More »Union County Ranks Last in Health Report
Union County ranked last in a statewide health ranking. Florida Department of Health officials attribute the issues to a lack of funding.
Read More »New Bill Aims to Help Students Manage Money
Florida Bill would require a financial literacy course to be added to high school curriculums.
Read More »On The Path Ahead For Genetically Modified Foods In Florida
More consumers are accepting of controversial genetically modified food, according to a new study by University of Florida’s IFAS Extension on consumer attitudes towards genetically modified food.
Read More »A Tale of Gainesville’s Two Springs
Gainesville has two natural springs within its city limits. One was once the source of the city's water supply. The other was a popular swimming pool and gathering place.
Read More »New Round of Fund Allocations Focuses on Increasing UF’s Preexisting Strengths
The second wave of fund allocations for the University of Florida to reach top ten preeminence is underway.
Read More »Interactive: How Do Legislators Feel About Changes To Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law?
With about half of Florida legislators supporting the controversial “stand your ground” law as it is written, the possibility of a repeal in the 2014 session seems slim. WUFT News conducted statewide research to determine which way the legislature might act in the spring.
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