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Paula and her family left their native Mexico to chase their dream of opportunity in the United States. A lot of paperwork and a two-day bus ride later, they arrived in Gainesville in May. Since then, Paula’s family has struggled to get their feet on the ground. Paula and her husband do not have the legal documentation to work in the U.S. Their efforts to find schools for their sons and a way to earn an income while dealing with their legal status have been nearly impossible to navigate, said Paula, who is waiting for her family's 2024 court date to seek asylum. Paula’s story exposes the challenges that immigrants face in Gainesville and other parts of the country.

The first time Deborah Willis went dumpster diving, it was out of curiosity. She soon realized that most grocery and general stores throw out an abundance of fresh, unexpired food. Now she holds regular food giveaways at her home for families in her community who are in need.

Seven-year-old Ranessamae Rinehart could not contain her excitement after sitting on Santa’s lap at the Ocala Town Square gazebo recently. She asked Santa…

ORLANDO, Fla. — The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic at Florida's two most bustling airports,…

Bobby Two Hats, whose official name is Robert Johnson II, spends his mornings in front of Wawa on University Avenue, across from the University of…

Editor's note: Katie Delk is a 2022-2023 Florida Climate Institute Fellow reporting a series of articles about the impact of climate change on Florida’s…

Jay Brooks transforms into drag queen KellyTKelly in Gainesville.

Dr. Laura Ellis, a professor and Associate Director in the School of Music at the University of Florida, has been on the faculty since 2003.

UF student Clay Dixon works to make a difference in the Gainesville music scene, as well as in other people's lives.

After the six-week, high-profile trial, the jurors of the Casey Anthony trial go home to the Clearwater area. As WUFT-FM’s Brittany Wienke reports, their…