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I-75 Bridge Metal Grill Walkway, The Only Thing Separating A Pedestrian From The Highway

March 19, 2018 Getting around

Some residents choose not to walk, run, or bike over the interstate, believing the walkway is unsafe.

Mobile Farmers Market Offers Affordable, Accessible Produce To Gainesville Residents

March 1, 2018 Health and Science

A United States Department of Agriculture-funded project called "Fresh Wagon" provides fresh produce to Gainesville residents at a low cost.

Loaves of Luv: Nourishing Physically and Spiritually

February 21, 2018 Health and Science

Three University of Florida students take time each week out of their studies to bake challah bread for the people who need a little extra love and care. What started off as a pastime is now a weekly tradition and a nonprofit corporation founded in Gainesville.

How Is The Flu Affecting Hospitals And Doctors’ Offices In Gainesville?

February 15, 2018 Health and Science

The 2017-2018 flu season has been one of the worst in recent years, and like the rest of the country, Gainesville is feeling its impact.

Volunteer Program Brings Normalcy, Hope to Teens in Hospital

January 12, 2018 Health and Science

Streetlight, a peer support program at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, trains volunteers to work with patients aged 13 to 25 who are being treated for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis and neurological disorders.

Along Gainesville’s ‘Acupuncture Alley,’ Eastern Medicines Offer Opioid Help

November 30, 2017 Health and Science

Alternative medicines have taken a foothold in Gainesville, especially along the city's "Acupuncture Alley," and they have gained attention nationally because of opportunities for alternatives to opioids. But not everyone is convinced of their effectiveness.

Gainesville Police Officers Donate Blood To Help Local Community

November 28, 2017 Health and Science, Law and public safety

“I had a situation with severe anemia a while back, and I had several blood transfusions that helped save my life,” said Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell. “I’m a believer in it. We’re all looking for a purpose in life, and one purpose in life is to help others..."

John Morgan On If He Runs For Governor: Raise Wages, Restore Voting Rights

November 8, 2017 Government and politics

The founder of the Morgan & Morgan law firm talks with reporters from WUFT News and the University of Florida Media Services about Amendment 2, his views on medical marijuana and his potential gubernatorial campaign.

Woman Sentenced to Seven Years In Prison For Death of UF Student

October 31, 2017 Law and public safety

In a hearing on Tuesday in which the 23-year-old Marine Corps veteran pled guilty and was sentenced to seven years in prison, her psychological evaluators testified that years of abuse led to a "severe" drinking problem and a series of psychological disorders.