Alex Land
Alex is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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St. Francis House is temporarily suspending daily meal services due to financial struggles.
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The low-stimulation rooms are designed with dim lights, resting spaces and soothing music. The initiative aims to aid students who may be struggling with frustration or anxiety. Students are able to take haven in the room for five to ten minute sessions before returning to class.
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Electric scooters are the most common form of micromobility in the nation. According to the League of American Bicyclists, the number of e-scooters increased by 13% in 2023, and as a result, so too did accidents.
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As road traffic increases for delivery drivers, foot traffic tends to decrease for small businesses.
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Florida SB 1530 would ban people from sleeping in public spaces. If approved, local governments would be required to create safe areas where people could legally stay.
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Mayor Harvey Ward announced the creation of a new city position to improve public safety against gun violence. The position is a gun violence prevention and intervention program manager. The new position was announced by Mayor Ward at the Gainesville State of the City Address Tuesday.
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Valentine’s Day draws in more flower sales than any other day of the year. According to the Society of American Florists, 30% of all floral purchases are made for the holiday.
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Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain commercial sex or a labor act. According to the number of calls made to the human trafficking crisis hotline, Florida ranks third behind California and Texas for the number of reported cases.
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The Florida House approved a bill Wednesday that requires social media companies to ban accounts that belong to children under the age of 16.
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An alligator’s ideal body temperature is 89 degrees. Rangers at Sweetwater Wetlands Park say that alligators stay away from the colder waters. when temperatures are consistently under 55 degrees. To stay safe, park officials recommend taking in the sights from 20 feet away.