Edwin Exaus
Edwin is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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Swamp Head Brewery's Midnight Oil Oatmeal Coffee Stout landed Gainesville a 67th ranking on Livability’s 99 top cities for craft beers. The popularity of craft beers nationwide has brought more of a focus to downtown communities.
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Researchers at the University of Florida have teamed up with a Canadian company to develop a THC breath-detection device. Officials say the device could be used to determine whether a person is driving under the influence.
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Marion County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to put a 1 percent sales tax referendum on the March 2016 ballot. With many household incomes remaining stagnant, some Marion County residents are opposed to the idea of a tax increase.
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Members of the NAACP University of Florida chapter, UF Student Government and members of the community gathered Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri. Minority students at the university have received threats via the anonymous Yik Yak app.
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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.
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After determining they would need to cover the expenses for moving ‘Old Joe’, the Confederate soldier statue, the Matheson History Museum Board of Directors have declined the donation. The statue currently stands outside the Alachua County Administration Building.
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Northwest 8th Avenue's resurfacing project will include upgrades to safety for pedestrians. The road was not originally designed with pedestrians in mind, but will have bicycle lanes and wider sidewalks when the project is completed.
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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.
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A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
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A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.