Jillian Colombo

Jillian is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

Health and Science

After The Pandemic, GRACE Marketplace Struggles To Attract Enough Volunteers

Jillian Colombo

Grace Community Engagement Manager Abigail Perret-Gentil said that affordable housing is not good enough.
Coronavirus

Gainesville Blood Shortage Continues After Height of Pandemic, LifeSouth Says

Jillian Colombo

LifeSouth Community Blood Center is the key blood supplier for hospitals in Gainesville.
Law and Public Safety

Another UF Student Hit Near Campus Calls For Pedestrian Safety Conversations

Jillian Colombo

A pedestrian accident occurred close to the University of Florida's campus. It left sophomore Calhoun Wolverton in a medically induced coma.Wolverton's…
Government and Politics

Gainesville Completes Renovations On A. Quinn Jones Museum

Jillian Colombo

After two years, the plan to renovate the A. Quinn Jones Museum is complete. This week, Project Manager Peter McNiece announced the end of the…
Environment

You Can't Recycle That: What Actually Should Go In Gainesville's Blue And Orange Bins

Jillian Colombo

Items that can be recycled are cans, cartons, plastic bottles and tubs, but all must have their lids removed and thrown away.
Government and Politics

Harvey Ward, David Arreola Retain Gainesville City Commission Seats; Reina Saco Also Wins Office

Jillian Colombo

The results are unofficial and will need to be certified during the March 27 meeting of the Alachua County Canvassing Board.
Law and Public Safety

Judge Gives Both Sides More Time In Civil Case Filed By Former Gainesville City Auditor

Jillian Colombo

The judge presiding over a civil case involving former Gainesville city auditor Carlos Holt, who claims the city violated the state Whistle-blower’s Act and leaked personal information about him and his family, is giving both sides an additional 20 days to review the case.