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Jamie Paulus, a member of UF GRiP, holds a Spiderman-themed prosthetic device that she and her team created. To use the device, participants put their arm into the sleeve and bent their elbow, which caused the fingers on the device to press a button that shoots water. (Carly Breit/WUFT News)

With 3-D Printing, UF Students Give A GRiP To Hand Camp Kids

UF GRiP, a club that designs and 3-D prints prosthetic devices, brought some of their creations to Hand Camp, a camp for kids with upper-limb differences, in Starke, Florida.

Amanda Reid, a Kindergarten teacher at William D. Moseley Elementary School in Palatka has been increasing her steps since starting the pedometer challenge. She said it creates great moral amongst the staff and she finds herself walking a lot more now.

Changes To Best And Brightest Program Would Give More Educators Chance At Bonus

More Florida educators will have a chance at an annual bonus after the House Education Committee passed a measure to revamp the “Best and Brightest” bonus program in a 17-1 vote.

Researchers believe eye found on Florida beach belongs to swordfish

Researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission believe an eye that was found last Wednesday on a south Florida beach belongs to a swordfish.

Key West Police Release Footage of UF Student Body President-Elect's Arrest

Key West Police on Monday released the following body camera footage of officers responding to an incident early on the morning of March 7.

The entrance to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office in downtown Gainesville earlier this month at the beginning of early voting. Residents in many Florida counties have until Nov. 5 to vote early. (Ramsey Touchberry/WUFT News)

Three Gainesville City Commission Seats Up For Grabs Tuesday

Elections for the Gainesville City Commission are tomorrow, with District 2, District 3 and one of the At-Large seats at stake.“We’ve had such a great…

Gainesville gardeners recognize World Food Day

Alachua County gardeners and farmers will recognize World Food Day on Oct. 16 with a two-part gardening and movie event.

(Photo courtesy of 826 Paranormal/Flickr)

Despite Former Death Row Inmate's Testimony, Death Penalty Changes Pass Florida Legislature And Gov. Scott

Former death row inmate Herman Lindsey testified on Feb. 22 before the legislature in hopes of raising awareness about changes to the death penalty bill. However, the bill still passed the Florida Legislature and was signed by Gov. Scott on Monday.

Scott Fried, 53, was diagnosed with HIV at 24 years old, and he has transformed his fear of dying into a love of life, centered on helping others overcome their fears. He has spoken to students across the country — including to some at the University of Florida on Monday — regarding sexual health, intimacy and self-acceptance. (Photo courtesy Scott Fried)

Q&A: Scott Fried On Living With HIV, Converting Fears Into Strengths

Scott Fried, who was diagnosed HIV-positive at 24 and who spoke at the University of Florida on Monday to kick off Pride Awareness Month, has traveled the world sharing insights on living and dying with HIV. Read an interview with Fried at WUFT.org.

Advocates question Florida Legislature's decision to decline health care funding

Child health advocates are questioning the Florida Legislature's decision earlier this year to get rid of funding that could potentially reduce the number of children being abused.

Afternoon News In 90: North Korea Issues a Warning to the U.S.

This update was produced by Abby Murphy

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