This November, Florida voters will again weigh in on a medical-marijuana constitutional amendment, and decide whether to vastly expand the types of patients who are eligible for the treatment.
Read More »
Hurricane Matthew is slowly approaching the state of Florida, and many on the coast are preparing for the worst.
Read More »
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 »
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 »
Mary McLeod Bethune is top choice to replace a Confederate general's statue that represents Florida in the U.S. Capitol.
Read More »
Construction continues at Butler Plaza North. Stores like Dick's Sporting Goods and Aldi are expected to open this summer.
Read More »
It seemingly meets all of the qualifications to be considered a food desert.
Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
