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The cast and director of “The Wedding Story” (from left to right: Jeremy Cutter, Kate Osbron, Alex Christophy, and Leanne Bonello) smile after performing at the Florida Theatre Conference Festival. This was the first time Osbron directed a play. (Photo courtesy of Kate Osbron)

Students Showcase Work At Annual Florida Theatre Conference Festival

From Nov. 11 to 14, a total of about 3,000 students from all over Florida gathered at the Santa Fe College campus for the Florida Theatre Conference Festival, an annual event that gives students from all over Florida the opportunity to audition, attend workshops and showcase their work.

UF International Center hosts and celebrates last year’s International Education Week. UF is one of many universities across the country celebrating international culture and students next week. Photo courtesy of UFIC.

UF Holds International Education Week To Highlight Global Students

UF is celebrating international students during the week of Nov. 16 through events, speakers, presentations and an awards ceremony. The International Education Week shines a spotlight on international students and educators at UF, helping to show the importance of a global campus.

Remembering Liz Young Mosley and "Mom's Kitchen"

Gainesville knew Liz Young Mosley as Mom, as she ran Gainesville’s historic Mom’s kitchen for decades before closing it in 2006 . She passed away today…

Students Spend Summer At Drum Corps, Find Professional Development

University of Florida students dedicate their summers to the highly competitive Drum Corps International instead of working at internships. Though not all these students are music majors, they believe it is just as important to help develop them as people.

Hampton Mayor Gene Brannick and community volunteers help lay the new mulch down at City Park. The money for the project came from the recently awarded City Catalyst Grant. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Hildreth)

City Of Hampton Works To Get Back On The Map

The city of Hampton is on the upswing after receiving a number of grants for various community projects. The recent grants follow the near dissolution of the Bradford County city about a year ago.

Monkeys ride dogs on a track at the Alachua County Fair during the Banana Derby. Some residents have complained that the event is inhumane to the primates. Photo courtesy of Phil Hendricks.

Banana Derby Raises Concerns From Alachua County Residents

The Alachua County Fair may have ended a few weeks ago, but one of the events from the fair has remained a hot topic for Alachua County residents.The…

Douglas Van Horn and his wife Victoria work on renovating one of the Riverfront Fountains basins. Photo courtesy of Alex Sharp.

Riverfront Fountain Restoration Brings Back Token To Palatka Veterans

A Palatka man will reveal his Riverfront fountain project during the annual Christmas parade in Palatka on Black Friday. The project cost $30,000, and has received supplies and $2,500 in donations. The fountain serves as a memorial to veterans in the town and has been out of service for the past few years.

Gators soccer coach weighs in on success of the U.S. women's soccer team

Monday the U.S. women's soccer team won its match, 4-3, in extra time, over the Canadian soccer team in the Summer Olympic Games in London. Many watched…

CenteringPregnancy is a group prenatal care program at the UF Health Women's Center that has been shown to decrease premature births. (Courtesy of UF Health Women's Center)

What Is Causing Florida's High Rates of Premature Births?

In Florida, the percentage of preterm births for 2014 was 9.9 percent, with the highest rates of premature births in the Florida panhandle and the north central area. Florida has had some decrease in the rate of preterm birth over the last decade, but for some, it's not happening fast enough.

UF Sikh student group planning for fall awareness campaign

With seven people dead after Sunday's Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin, the Sikh community has responded with shock and despair. WUFT-FM spoke with the…

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