Elise Plunk
Elise is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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The historic Thelma A. Boltin Center, a once bustling entertainment space for Gainesville residents, now lies silent as the building slowly succumbs to…
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About 30 protestors from a coalition of progressive activist groups protested Gov. Ron DeSantis’ positions on abortion and LGBTQ rights as the governor spoke at an Alachua GOP fundraising event Thursday. DeSantis was a keynote speaker at the 20th annual Ronald Reagan Black Tie Blue Jeans fundraising event for the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee.
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Apprenticeship is an ancient practice that extends to a vast array of industries. Artists, technical workers and tradespeople all learn through immersive practice under the watchful eye of mentors in their chosen fields. No matter the profession, an organic, personalized approach to teaching is intertwined with trust as apprentices grow into full-fledged professionals. For Jack Manfredi, an artist, the choice between college and apprenticeship was easy.
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Tucked away among the industrial warehouses at the end of Northeast 18th Street in Gainesville sits a cheerful one-story block building with bright yellow trim surrounded by lush greenery.