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A decade ago, too many Gainesville juveniles found themselves in the back of a police car.
Read More »Policy Changes, Programs Decrease Number of Gainesville Juveniles Getting Arrested
Alachua County Preparing Polling Locations for Midterm Election
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office is preparing to make sure there are no issues on election day.
Read More »“What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit At UF Seeks To Put Sexual Assault Myth To Rest
The 'What Were You Wearing?' exhibit features clothing recreated from the stories of UF sexual assault survivors as part of an effort to raise awareness around campus.
Read More »Panel of Female Community Leaders Speak At PACE Center For Girls
Alachua County’s PACE Center for Girls hosted a panel of five female community leaders on Wednesday morning to encourage and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Read More »PACE Center Empowers Girls In Wake Of #MeToo And #TimesUp Movement
The #MeToo and #TimesUp hashtags have brought sexual harassment and violence stories to the forefront of the news. For the Gainesville community, the PACE Center for Girls Alachua offers support to local girls who suffer from various underlying issues that lead to academic decline, one of which is sexual abuse.
Read More »Florida Voices | Jacob Atem, A Lost Boy Finds His Way
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Alachua County Farms Recover Months After Hurricane Irma
Alachua county farms are finally recovering after damage sustained from Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Alachua Becomes Wedding Hub As Marriage Industry Grows
With more weddings in Alachua, local businesses have felt the economic effect of a growing industry that impacts venue owners and related businesses from makeup artists to dress shops.
Read More »UF Prepares For White Nationalist Leader
The University of Florida is coordinating with local and state law-enforcement officials in anticipation of the potential appearance in Gainesville of a white nationalist leader affiliated with this weekend's deadly confrontation in Charlottesville, Va.
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.
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