WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was isolating at home with “very mild symptoms.”
Read More »Florida’s Sen. Rick Scott Has Coronavirus, ‘Very Mild Symptoms,’ Tells People To ‘Wear A Mask’
LGBTQ Group Creates Safe Space Approaching Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Each year on Nov. 20, groups like Unspoken Treasure honor transgender people killed in acts of anti-transgender violence. The society along with TranQuility, the Pride Community Center and other local LGBTQ groups will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Marion County Homeless Shelter Receives Over $250,000 In COVID-19 Funding
The Marion County Board of Commissioners in September had approved a contract that gave $65,000 to IES. On Tuesday, the board added an extra $277,524 — over four times the original amount.
Read More »Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden's column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.
Read More »Marion County School Board Terminates Administrator For Medical Marijuana Use
The decision made by the school board sets a precedent for future cases in Marion County.
Read More »Buchholz To Receive Athletic Facility Funding Amid Tensions Over Elections, Equity And Health
Tensions ran high Tuesday night at the Alachua County School Board district office on East University Avenue.
Read More »Florida Outlines Plan To Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Unclear Timeline
State officials outlined a three-phase vaccination rollout under a draft plan Florida was required to submit to the federal government this month.
Read More »Florida Says It Will Give More Scrutiny To COVID-19 Deaths
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is also expanding visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Read More »Gainesville’s Self-Driving Vehicles Are On Public Roads Again
The self-driving advanced technology currently operates with a limited capacity from the Downtown Parking Garage along Southwest Second Avenue to the 12th Street roundabout.
Read More »Despite Florida’s Phase 3 Re-openings, Bargoers And Sports Fans Face Uncertainty
Bars have been open in Florida since September. The weekend that they first reopened, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe made his displeasure known.
Read More »