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State officials feel good that a lot of the 2016 losses were insured and the state's backup fund to keep insurance companies afloat is fully restocked now, at 17 billion.
Read More »Hurricane Recovery Efforts A Challenge On East, West Coasts
As Next Hurricane Season Begins, A St. Augustine Community Is Still Rebuilding
The St. Augustine neighborhood of Davis Shores earned an unfortunate new nickname in October, according to Linda Brandt, who lives there. It was "Ground Zero."
Read More »Can Cannabis Cure The Opioid Epidemic?
It would be an understatement to say there is no universal agreement that marijuana can be used to treat addiction, but some patients are choosing the flowery herb over the use of more harmful substances.
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates
Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
Read More »Thousands Petition To Prevent Priest’s Alleged Killer From Receiving Death Penalty
Over seven thousand people have signed a petition calling for a slain St. Augustine priest's alleged killer not to receive the death penalty in Georgia.
Read More »Gainesville Initiative To Transform Midtown
Changes are coming to Midtown through the efforts of the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency. The goal is that by September, Midtown will be completely rebranded and people will have a safer, more enjoyable experience.
Read More »In Photos: Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day in pictures.
Read More »Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, WUFT presents “Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later,” a short documentary that tells the stories of four veterans — Francis "Dutch" Scholtz of Jacksonville, Duane Reyelts of St. Augustine, and Frank Emond and Cass Phillips of Pensacola — who survived those infamous two hours that greatly altered the course of American history.
Read More »Photos: President Obama Campaigns For Hillary Clinton At UCF
See photos from the president's visit at the University of Central Florida.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Putnam County Sheriff
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
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