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Both cities are getting serious about being prepared for climate change's most visible effects.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Rules Judges Can Impose Death Penalty In ‘Partisan’ Decision
It will be easier for judges in Florida to impose the death penalty under a new ruling by the state’s Supreme Court.
Read More »Forgotten Jazz Giant’s Triumphs and Tragedies Chronicled in New Biography by Travis Atria
WUFT Morning Edition host, Glenn Richards, spoke with Gainesville musician and writer Travis Atria about his new book, Better Days Will Come Again: The Life of Arthur Briggs, Jazz Genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi Prison Camp. Travis is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Journalism …
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Consider Rules On Naming College Arenas
College officials on Wednesday came under sharp questioning by a House education panel looking into curbing the practice.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 23, 2020: Florida Remained Top U.S. State For Shark Attacks In 2019
But the attacks were unusually low.
Read More »Gainesville Shares New Plans To Address Racial Equity At Kickoff Event
The City of Gainesville plans to have more activities and events that involve the community and provide updates on its ongoing work to improve equity.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 21, 2020: ‘Do-It-Yourself DNA Kit’ May Have Solved a Cold Case in South Florida
The finding is related to the 1980s "Pillowcase Rapist" case.
Read More »GPD: Man’s Target Practice Was Source Of Shots Fired Scare In Woods Near UF College Of Veterinary Medicine
At 3:35 p.m., the University of Florida clarified its earlier updates to say it's not an active shooter situation.
Read More »Weekly Roundup: And They’re Off!
State lawmakers this week kicked off the 2020 legislative session with an action-packed schedule that featured speeches from Republican leaders, early tension over high-profile issues and a key Florida Supreme Court ruling.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 17, 2020: Florida Supreme Court Says Felons Must Pay All Fines In Order To Vote
State Republicans gained a major win with the Florida Supreme Court's decision.
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