WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Hurricane Matthew is slowly approaching the state of Florida, and many on the coast are preparing for the worst.
Read More »St. Johns County Prepares For Matthew
What Are Those Purple Boxes In Florida’s Trees? They’re Helping To Fight Off Deadly Beetles
The USDA is increasing its effort against infestations of the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to eastern Asia which has diminished ash tree populations throughout the United States.
Read More »Waste Free July Promotes Less Plastic Use
For the month of July, the Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives is asking residents to consider giving up disposable plastic so they think about everyday waste.
Read More »Florida Reviews Suggestions To Replace Confederate Statue
Mary McLeod Bethune is top choice to replace a Confederate general's statue that represents Florida in the U.S. Capitol.
Read More »Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart Supercenter To Open In Butler Plaza North In Summer
Construction continues at Butler Plaza North. Stores like Dick's Sporting Goods and Aldi are expected to open this summer.
Read More »Why Windsor, Not An Official Food Desert, Still Pretty Much Feels Like A Food Desert
It seemingly meets all of the qualifications to be considered a food desert.
Read More »UF Organization Attends Concealed Weapons Training Course
Students for Concealed Carry Organization at UF attended a two-day training course for them to qualify in order to apply for a concealed carry weapon license. Although it is still illegal to carry a concealed weapon on campus, they helped students learn how to operate a gun and prepare them for real-world self-defense situations.
Read More »Alachua County Labor Coalition Wants Top 10 Employers Paying Higher Wages
The Alachua County Labor Coalition is working to raise the county's minimum wage to $14.57 per hour by 2020. The Alachua County Commission approved a new living wage ordinance for county employees, but the coalition plans to make sure all Alachua County residents have the opportunity to make a living wage.
Read More »Food Pantry Serves Families In North Central Florida
Children's Table, a local food pantry, has been serving thousands for about 20 years. Recently though, they have started operating out of both a restaurant in Bronson and a gutted school bus.
Read More »Gainesville Workers Rally To Raise Minimum Wage
The Fight for $15 and Union Rights movement rally to raise the minimum wage took place in over 20 cities in Florida Tuesday as part of National Day of Action. The local rally was organized by the Alachua County Labor Coalition and took place at Northwest 13th Street and West University Avenue.
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