Victoria Vargas
Victoria is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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Tsvetelina Thompson was 20 years old when her ex-boyfriend trafficked her.At first, she said, he was a “really sweet guy.” He would take her on lavish… -
The Police Advisory Council was established in 2014 to study the city’s police department and make policy recommendations regarding all aspects of public safety services. -
Planned Parenthood of Gainesville now offers treatment and services for transgender people. -
The University Club will be transforming its space from a beloved nightclub where you can dance for hours to an entertainment venue featuring returning and new talent. -
Both Chuck Clemons and Kayser Enneking agree that the environment is a crucial factor in the legislative process. The candidates' opinions differ on issues such as legalization of marijuana and Medicaid expansion. -
![PILE OF POTENTIAL — Stephan Barron, 31, turns the compost pile he manages at Beaten Path Compost, located at GROW HUB, 2900 NE 8 Ave., on Thursday, Sep. 10. The pile ranges from 130 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, depending which stage of decomposition it is at. Steam releases from the pile as he turns it, a wave of earthy smell accompanying it. “There will be times when it is [smelly] no matter what though, but I believe we need to be okay with that, and accept the process of decomposition, of life and death, because it is something we are all tied to,” Barron said. (Victoria Vargas/WUFT News)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d5ddb7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3300x1839+0+181/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fnews%2Ffiles%2F2020%2F09%2FVargas_composting.jpg)
Gainesville is one of 13 cities nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help fund a food waste and composting pilot program.
![PILE OF POTENTIAL — Stephan Barron, 31, turns the compost pile he manages at Beaten Path Compost, located at GROW HUB, 2900 NE 8 Ave., on Thursday, Sep. 10. The pile ranges from 130 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, depending which stage of decomposition it is at. Steam releases from the pile as he turns it, a wave of earthy smell accompanying it. “There will be times when it is [smelly] no matter what though, but I believe we need to be okay with that, and accept the process of decomposition, of life and death, because it is something we are all tied to,” Barron said. (Victoria Vargas/WUFT News)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bcc2296/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3300x1839+0+181/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fnews%2Ffiles%2F2020%2F09%2FVargas_composting.jpg)