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In June, Sebastian will graduate high school and enlist into the United States Marines Corps, but his family won’t be there to watch.
Read More »This High School Senior’s Family Was Deported During A Trip To The Beach
City To Consider Extending Bike Share Program
The City of Gainesville will discuss extending its bike sharing program at Thursday's Commission meeting. The program, launched in May 2016 when the city allocated $34,000 for the launch, began with 16 bicycles distributed over two stations. In August, the city added two more locations and six more bikes.
Read More »Philippe Cousteau Jr., On His Family’s Legacy And Steve Irwin’s Death
Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of Jacques Cousteau, visited the WUFT newsroom Wednesday to discuss environmental issues, such as coral bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef, and being at the scene of shocking events such as the BP oil spill and the death of Steve Irwin. A Q&A with Cousteau is available at WUFT.org.
Read More »NFL Affiliated Youth Flag Football League Comes To Gainesville
National Flag Football, the largest youth flag football organization in the country, created a new league in Gainesville.
Read More »State Adds Up Costs For University Degrees
The average "net" cost for students earning baccalaureate degrees at Florida universities last year was $14,820, according to a new measurement that will be used to evaluate the schools this summer.
Read More »UF Graduate Assistants Rally Against Healthcare Changes
Members and supporters of the Graduate Assistant Union gathered on the front lawn of Tigert Hall at the University of Florida to rally for the protection of GatorGradCare.
Read More »UF Organization Hosts Rally Against Sexual Violence
STRIVE (Sexual Trauma/Interpersonal Violence Education) held its annual Take Back the Night March and Rally to End Sexual Violence on Norman Field Wednesday night.
Read More »Florida Could Spend $1.2M To Rebury Children, Build Memorials
The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would use $1.2 million to build two memorials and rebury the bodies of children whose remains were found on the site of the now-shuttered Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys near Marianna.
Read More »Despite Deleted Draft, Sexual Orientation Won’t Be On 2020 Census
A draft U.S. census showed "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" as a new category. Hours later, it was deleted.
Read More »University Leaders Preparing For ‘Block’ Tuition
University leaders at the Florida Board of Governors expressed reservations about the cost and impact on part-time students of switching from charging students on a per-credit-hour basis for classes to charging a flat, per-semester fee.
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