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The tribute to Tom Petty was painted after his death in 2017.
Election Headlines
- Voting by the Numbers: Who's turning up to the polls in Florida?
- Early Voting Guide: Here's where to go and what to bring
- Why — and if — UF students are voting in midterm election
- In Gainesville visit, Senate hopeful Angie Nixon calls for data center restrictions, campaign finance reform
- Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon rally thousands at UF, encouraging young voters to head to polls
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- Marion County Schools: Nearly two-dozen students expelled in first month of school year
- Snap Chats: The story behind this idyllic scene on Newnans Lake
- Gainesville toxic waste site may be one step closer to final cleanup
- Decades-long Gainesville environmental contamination saga wrapping up
- Levy County sends 2050 comprehensive plan to state after Isaias forces changes
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The UF Health Cancer Institute hosted its 2026 Annual Research Showcase of the Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative at Springhill Church on Thursday.
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The project is expected to continue into mid-2027, with work planned into 2030 in different phases. -
Grace Tucceri/WUFT NewsEarlier this month, the museum teamed up with the City of Gainesville to host Plant for Pollinators: Bees and Trees at Evergreen Cemetery.
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A proposed constitutional amendment on Florida's November ballot could change how much homeowners pay in property taxes and how local governments pay for public services. -
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Kevin Lamarque/Pool via APHow true are the biggest claims each candidate has made this election season?
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Circuit Judge Denise Ferrero found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to 367 days in jail, with credit for the 372 days he already spent in the Alachua County Jail. -
The church, which has been around for 134 years and has 97 members, suffered extreme damage to its assembly hall because of the fire.
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Downtown Gainesville will come alive with punk rock music this weekend as The Fest 24 returns Oct. 23-25, bringing together hundreds of bands and music fans from around the world for three days of live performances. -
More than 120 cars and motorcycles ranging from vintage military vehicles to luxury sports cars were on display Saturday at Butler Town Center as part of the Sixth Annual International Motorcycle and Car Show.
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Ashleigh Lucas/Fresh Take FloridaFlorida removes Trump’s personal information from voter files, after president wrongly cites new lawElection officials in Florida removed President Donald Trump’s personal information from public voter registration records, after Trump cited a new state privacy law that does not apply to him as the president. -
Florida is moving to once again license naturopathic doctors, a move critics warn will permit the use of unproven and potentially dangerous treatments, but supporters say could help alleviate the state’s worsening doctor shortage and give patients a choice about their care. -
kaley MantzCursive writing will be a revived practice after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law, which requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five. -
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The fifth annual AI Days sponsored by the AI² Center at the University of Florida is featured. AI² Center Associate Director Mackenzie Donovan tells us about the AI Days events happening Oct. 23 and 26-29. -
This is The Rundown from WUFT, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: We'll take a tour of the future home of Dance Alive National Ballet. It's getting cooler, so we visit a Micanopy farm in search of a pumpkin patch. And NPR's Scott Detrow stops by to talk about his new book. -
This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: FPREN meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Isaias as it moves through the Gulf. Poe Springs is a popular escape in north central Florida, but a scientist is documenting its decline. And what do kids really know about the First Amendment?
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Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue and UF Health partnered for their annual “Screaming for Safety” event, which connects families with community resources and promotes Halloween safety. -
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As members of Tau Epsilon Phi and Pi Lambda Phi stormed Maguire field on Sunday afternoon, both parties were there not just to compete, but to honor a much-loved individual.
