WUFT News

In Photos: Dance Marathon Sets New Fundraising Record

March 27, 2017 Education

More than 800 dancers from various University of Florida student organizations raised more than $2.7 million at this year's Dance Marathon fundraising event.

“Before I Die” Walls In Gainesville Promote Importance Of Advance Directives

March 24, 2017 Health and Science

UF Health installs "Before I Die" walls to promote conversations about advance directives.

352Creates Set To Return to Gainesville This Weekend

March 22, 2017 Arts and Entertainment

352Creates will hosts a two-day event from March 24 and 25, with a range of activities, to get the community engaged in the arts across the 352 area code.

Bronson Motorcyclist Dies After Levy County Crash

March 16, 2017 Law and public safety

A Bronson man, 52-year-old Steven Miller, died Wednesday morning after his motorcycle overturned on U.S. Highway 19 north of Northwest 26 Avenue in Levy County.

Rape In Gainesville And The Fight Against It

March 14, 2017 Law and public safety

"For every report of rape we get, there's probably two that go unreported," officer Tobias said.

Police: UF Student Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Saturday

February 13, 2017 Law and public safety

A UF student was struck and killed by a drunk driver Saturday evening while waiting at a bus stop outside of Campus Club Apartments.

Police: Gainesville Man Knocked Unconscious After Pulling Knife

February 8, 2017 Law and public safety

A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday morning after police believe he pulled out a knife in a road-rage incident but was knocked unconcious by the driver he was threatening.

UF Health’s Pediatric Heart Transplant Survival Rate Earns Top Honors

February 7, 2017 Health and Science

A new report states that UF Health Shands Hospital has the highest survival rate for pediatric heart transplants. A 12-year-old patient and her family are grateful for the care they have received.

UF Trustees Seek Better Handle On Shands Debt

January 30, 2017 Health and Science

University of Florida trustees will have more oversight over borrowing by UF Health Shands Hospital and its affiliated organizations under a policy adopted Monday.