WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Voters have the opportunity to choose new local, state, and federal representation in the Aug 28. primary and midterm election on Nov. 6, 2018.
Read More »Marion County Puts Resource Officer In Every School In Wake Of Forest High School Shooting
All public schools in Marion County now have resource officers in the wake of the Forest High School shooting.
Read More »Untold Florida: Have You Seen My Cow?
For those growing up in towns like Shiloh and Micanopy, wayward cows are simply a way of life, but as sprawl sets in, local law enforcement must establish "cow protocols" to herd those bailing bovines back home.
Read More »‘Feels Like An Earthquake’: Newberry Neighborhood Fears Damage From Limestone Mine
Newberry Oaks residents say their homes have sustained cracks ever since a limestone mine just outside Newberry started blasting in April 2016.
Read More »In Photos: The Ocala Jockey Club Hosts Three-Day Equestrian Triathlon
The Ocala Jockey Club hosted its second annual three-day equestrian triathlon Nov. 16-19 in Reddick, Fla. The event featured competitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Barbados, Ecuador and El Salvador. The Olympic-level horse competition featured three different levels: CCI* CCI2* and CIC3*.
Read More »3 UF Students Among 15 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting
Fifteen men, three of which are University of Florida students, were arrested in the span of five days during an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force operation.
Read More »Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida
Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
Read More »Marion County Voters Approve Sales Tax Increase
Marion County will soon see a 1 percent sales tax increase.
Read More »Proposed Marion County Sales Tax Increase Faces Opposition
Marion County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to put a 1 percent sales tax referendum on the March 2016 ballot. With many household incomes remaining stagnant, some Marion County residents are opposed to the idea of a tax increase.
Read More »Marion County Solid Waste collecting furniture, electronics
Residents wishing to get rid of old furniture or electronics can participate in seven collection dates during April and May. Once residents bring the items to the set location, the Marion County Solid Waste Department will transport them to either be recycled or disposed at a landfill.
Read More »