National Policy Institute’s President, Richard Spencer, is scheduled to speak on the University of Florida’s campus Oct. 19. Spencer spoke to WUFT's Grace King and expressed his feelings about the speech, public universities and what his ideal country would look like.
Read More »Ex-Marine From Ocala Killed Fighting Islamic State In Syria
A former Marine who grew up in Ocala and secretly traveled to Syria earlier this year to battle the Islamic State was killed while fighting for a Kurdish militia, his father said Tuesday.
Read More »North Central Florida Groups Work To Help Newly Settled Refugees
Stand with Refugees was hosted at First Congregational UCC on Saturday. The event promoted coexisting as a community of diverse people along with refugees and the Muslim population.
Read More »In Countrywide Ride For Syrian Orphans, Man Makes Gainesville Stop
Motorcyclist Ahmed Elkhaldy is spending the year riding his bike across the country in an effort to raise money for Syrian orphans and spread awareness of Islam. He has raised about $250,000 for the orphans so far.
Read More »In Photos: Students Protest After Student Body President-Elect’s Arrest
Meyers, 22, was charged with criminal mischief on March 7 after Key West police say he knocked over motorcycles, causing some damage to them.
Read More »Student Organization Hosts Day of Action, Shares Resources For Immigrants
In light of recent hateful actions across the country and UF campus, student group CHISPAS hosts a Day of Action to share knowledge about issues faced by the immigrant community.
Read More »‘We Want A Different America’: Trump’s Travel Ban Prompts UF Town Hall
The organization Emerge USA held a panel-style town hall meeting Tuesday on the University of Florida campus discussing the effects of President Donald Trump's newly proposed travel ban.
Read More »Seven Months Of Captivity: The True Story Of Matthew Schrier’s Escape From Al Qaeda
Matt Schrier will speak at the University of Florida on February 21 at 6 p.m. about his seven-month captivity and eventual escape from Al Qaeda.
Read More »Florida House Moves To Withdraw From Refugee Program
Florida House members on Thursday took the first step — approving House Bill 427 in a subcommittee — in seeking to withdraw the Sunshine State from a federal refugee-assistance program.
Read More »Gainesville Bands Together Against Immigration Ban
Gainesville's Muslim community is distressed over Muslim ban, but there is local support.
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