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(Lacey Rogers/WUFT News)The Florida Wildlife Conservation's new Alligator Super Hunt permit application window is Friday, May 3, through June 3. The permit allows hunters to take two alligators from almost anywhere in Florida between Aug. 15 and Dec. 31. -
(Savannah Rude/WUFT News)Many University of Florida students throw away the items they don’t need when moving out of dorms or apartments each year, creating what some local residents see as a unique opportunity.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial measure that will bar selling or manufacturing lab-grown meat in Florida. -
A homeless encampment on Southeast Fourth Place received a notice April 24 from the City of Gainesville giving camp residents three days to remove all personal items from the public property.
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The nine people arrested Monday evening at the University of Florida during protests criticizing the war in Gaza made their first court appearances Tuesday morning. -
Each recorded violation will be reviewed by the police before any fines are issued. The initiative will begin next school year and includes a 60-day community notification period, doubling the legal requirement.
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Gainesville music lovers will know High Dive as one of many host locations for The Fest, featuring global music groups. According to Consequence, High Dive was even named one of the 100 Best American Music Venues. -
Thaliondor is a medieval, fantasy-themed role-playing, foam-fighting group of 40-50 people. With their foam swords, spears, jabalines, plastic crossbows and tennis balls that represent spells and fireballs, weekly participants transform into fighters, archers, wizards and clerics.
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An Alachua County judge released all nine pro-Palestinian protesters from jail on Tuesday after their arrest on the University of Florida campus on Monday. The final protester to be released, UF student Allan Hektor Frasheri, posted bail and is facing a felony battery charge related to his arrest. -
Police, supported by state troopers, arrested nine pro-Palestinian protesters late Monday who had occupied a plaza on the University of Florida for days. They were among the first college arrests in Florida. -
To pilots, especially ones in mortal danger, air traffic controllers are voices at the end of a lifeline, saviors of the skies. -
The university said employees or professors caught breaking its rules would be fired.
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From PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Senior UN official warns famine in northern Gaza is moving south
What Biden’s expansion of health privacy rules means for people seeking abortions
Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raise regional security concerns
Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion
News Wrap: Labor report shows high interest rates finally slowing job growth
What Hope Hicks said on the stand in Trump’s hush money trial
Why the Google antitrust trial could change how we use the internet
Palestinian journalist describes fight to protect his family while covering war in Gaza
WUFT Amplified
Hear The Savants, headed by Justin McKenzie on vocals, Mandy Ferwerda on vocals and trumpet, Zach Emerson on keyboard, Benny Cannon on drums, John Gray Shermyen on bass, Will Campbell on guitar, Jacob Armstrong on trombone, Jordan Jones on tenor sax, and Ray Vigil on baritone sax.
Hear Gainesville's Jernie, lead by Jernie Millan on vocals, Nick Mendez on guitar, Xavier Otero on bass, Jahirah Williams on keyboard and backing vocals, and Kane Pour on drums.
“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. This series highlights what makes our community great.
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The program is held on the first Friday of every month until August at the Martin Luther King Center from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. On April 12, about 50 kids were in attendance ready to play and — more importantly — win. -
St. Francis House is temporarily suspending daily meal services due to financial struggles. -
Jada Turner has never once suited up for the Gators, but her impact can be felt throughout the program. At 15 years old, Jada has dealt with more than her fair share of adversity.
