Following countless acts of antisemitism in and around the University of Florida campus in the new year alone, religious and academic institutions alike in Gainesville decided to take a stand. UF Hillel and UF Chabad partnered with Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Adviser to the President Dr. Marsha McGriff to …
Read More »The University of Florida holds the remains of thousands of Native American ancestors – the 11th largest holding in the U.S.
These are not artifacts, challenge those seeking their return. They are human beings with family members. It’s time to bring them home.
Read More »Stephen Foster Elementary’s Waste Reduction Program wins Innovative Idea Award
The Florida School Nutrition Association has awarded the Alachua County Food and Nutrition Services an Innovative Idea Award for a waste reduction project that started at Stephen Foster Elementary School. The school launched the pilot program of its Waste Reduction Project in May and has recycled 2,500 pounds of food waste so far this year.
Read More »Sanibel residents return to hurricane-ravaged island by boat, await bridge repair
With Sanibel’s causeway bridge still out of commission from damage during Hurricane Ian, many islanders in southwest Florida scrambled to secure transport by boat this weekend, the first time they were allowed home.
Read More »You Can’t Recycle That: What Actually Should Go In Gainesville’s Blue And Orange Bins
Items that can be recycled are cans, cartons, plastic bottles and tubs, but all must have their lids removed and thrown away.
Read More »North Central Florida Museums Shift Events And Exhibits Due To COVID-19
Since the initial shutdown of non-essential businesses in March, museum directors and educators have been implementing creative solutions.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: City Commission District 2 Guide
Registered voters who live in the city's District 2 will decide between incumbent Harvey Ward and challenger David Walle.
Read More »100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2019
These were the top stories near you this year.
Read More »Community Members Work To Decrease Local Plastic Waste
The Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch hosted an event to educate on local sustainability to reduce plastic waste after the repeal of the plastic bag ban.
Read More »Clean Creek Annual Trash Cleanup Collects More Waste Than All Previous Years Combined
Gainesville got a little cleaner this past weekend as about 160 volunteers collected 19,121 pounds of trash during the fifth annual Clean Creek Revival, according to Megan Black, executive director of Current Problems, a nonprofit environmental group.
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