The Fight for $15 and Union Rights movement rally to raise the minimum wage took place in over 20 cities in Florida Tuesday as part of National Day of Action. The local rally was organized by the Alachua County Labor Coalition and took place at Northwest 13th Street and West University Avenue.
Read More »Campus Greenway Project Clears Path For Safe Travel
As part of the University of Florida's goal to promote safe bicycling and walking on campus, a new shared use path is being constructed.
Read More »UF Cycles Its Way Towards Environmental Sustainability
UF is playing a large role across the nation in paving the way for decreasing harmful emissions caused by transportation by implementing Gator Gears, UF’s student bike rental program.
Read More »UF Upgrades Parking Garage Lighting Systems; Students Feel Safer
The University of Florida has upgraded to brighter, whiter lights in 11 of their 13 garages. With almost all the garages finished, UFPD says that the students feel safer, but the lights themselves will not prevent crimes.
Read More »Taxi Companies Sue State Over Uber, Lyft
Taxi companies in Tallahassee and Broward County are suing the state over app-based transportation services, alleging that Florida officials aren’t requiring Uber and Lyft to prove that the way they calculate trip distances — and charges — is accurate. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services certifies taxi drivers’ meters …
Read More »University of Florida Among First To Use Online Safety Program
The families of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting victims created the VTV Family Outreach Foundation to help other colleges with campus safety. The University of Florida was one of the seven pilot schools.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission District 1 Candidates Talk Goals And GRU
Gainesville City Commission elections are Tuesday, and WUFT News has interviewed candidates to help voters make informed decisions. The candidates on Tuesday's ballot shared their reasons for running and visions for the city of Gainesville.
Read More »Oakleaf Overpass Closed During Culvert Construction
A deteriorated culvert failed inspection last month, closing the Overleaf overpass over State Road 23 until a new culvert is built. The construction has caused traffic issues and added to commute times.
Read More »Local Home Provides Blueprint For Alternative Housing
The number of sustainable and alternative homes is increasing in Florida. Gainesville resident Tom Fox leads the way with one of the first shipping container homes in Florida.
Read More »Gainesville Veteran And Family Remember His Service in Korean War
Clayton Graves smiles after completing basic training. He enlisted in the Army on Sept. 14, 1950. Remembering the Korean War, Clayton Graves said he mainly recalls the foxholes and extreme cold. It was beginning to turn into winter in 1951 when Cpl. Graves’ Headquarters Company, the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry …
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