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By Brendan Rivers Communities across Florida are already grappling with aging septic tanks, which leak into groundwater and are considered a leading cause of toxic algae blooms. As sea level rise is expected to worsen that situation, the state and cities are beginning to tackle the expensive task of converting septic systems to sewer or newer septic technologies. It’s no small challenge. Floridians are estimated to be using 2.6 million septic systems, most of them the conventional variety with two

WLRN’s Daniel Rivero releases new book tracing the history of Amendment 4 and its aftermath

There was a small bounce for each Romney and Obama after their respective party conventions, however that effect has already begun to wane, says Susan McManus, a professor at the University of South Florida.

http://www.wuft.org/videoupdates/files/2012/10/WUFT-Generic-Logo_final-854x480.png> Gainesville police are investigating an armed burglary and sexual…

Many rich countries, like the U.S. and Japan, are getting old. Meanwhile, countries in the developing world are staying young. Here's what that looks like over the course of a century.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the south of Mexico. Effects were felt all the way in Mexico City and Acapulco. But as a professor of geology at the…

Tourism in Florida is at an all-time high. The amount of visitors in the first quarter of 2015 is up 6 percent from the previous year.

Medical marijuana legalization is back on the Florida’s ballot this year. Supporters and detractors have spent a total of more than $5.6 million to sway voters on Amendment 2. A similar measure was narrowly defeated in 2014.

A family is forced to adjust to a new life in North Central Florida, 6 months after a hurricane devastated their island home. That and more in 90 seconds. Afternoon News in 90, Mar. 30, 2018 / WUFT News

Gainesville City Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ironwood Golf Course. City commissioners want residents to know that the commissioners hear them and are listening to the community's concerns and feedback.