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Read More »The Point, May 26, 2022: Florida’s special session wraps with passage of bills to aid property insurance problems
The session lasted three days and saw swift action on insurance policies and condo safety.
Read More »Police: Former Florida Lawmaker Arrested In Haiti On Weapons Charge
A police official in the coastal community of Miragoâne, who declined to be identified, said former Rep. Al Jacquet, 40, D-Palm Beach, was in custody on a charge of illegal possession of a weapon.
Read More »Florida Voices | World War II Veterans: Frederic Rubin
This is Florida Voices, a series of stories from ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories to share.
Read More »Harmony Reigns As The Currys Perform Live On WUFT-FM
The Currys return for the 2nd Annual UF Global Health Education Mission Trips Fundraiser at Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville on Friday, October 27, 2017. Director of the UF Global Health Education Program for the UF College of Medicine, Dr. Elizabeth DeVos, says, "Every year, over a hundred faculty and students from UF participate in spring break medical mission trips providing services to under-served communities and also allowing our students to work with medical students abroad and non-profit organizations abroad to understand better cultural competencies that help to make them better doctors and pharmacists in our communities here." The main event is from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, preceded by a special V.I.P. acoustic performance by The Currys with a Meet & Greet/Q&A Session from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Read More »In Photos: Florida Preparing For Hurricane Irma
With Hurricane Irma making its way towards the southeastern United States, Floridians are rushing to the store, pumping their cars with gas and filling sandbags. Here are images from around the state.
Read More »Hurricane Names Matthew and Otto Retired
Storm names Matthew and Otto will be retired by the World Meteorological Organization’s Region IV Hurricane Committee, after the deadly and destructive 2016 hurricane season.
Read More »Local Teacher Advocates For Special Needs Students
Sidney Lanier middle school teacher Gloria Valladares has become an advocate for special needs students, inspiring confidence in them and fighting for their success.
Read More »Earth Advocate Susan Cerulean Speaks Out On Climate Change In “Coming to Pass”
"We can get to feeling like the Earth is our enemy, when the truth is, it is the human relationship with the planet that is actually broken— the climate—coasts—refuges. Everything begins there."
Read More »Haiti Struggles To Recover From Hurricane Matthew
University of Florida students raised over $1,000 to help communities in the south of Haiti recover from Hurricane Matthew devastation.
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