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Wilks faced murder and manslaughter charges in the 2021 killing of her boyfriend, Brian Brown, and a guilty verdict could have meant life in prison.
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Manufactured homes are a crucial part of the solution to Florida’s housing woes. But can they survive the state’s worsening storms? -
(Maya Erwin/WUFT News)All across the University of Florida campus, people can find one consistent item: bottled water.
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The ordinance allows voters to repeal Section 7 of the city charter, which establishes the GRU Authority. The vote will take place on Election Day, Nov. 5. -
Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.
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Rachael Wilks was afraid for her life when she shot and killed the father of her unborn twins inside their home on New Year’s Eve 2021, her attorney told a jury Wednesday. -
Eleven counts of DUI with serious bodily injury have been filed against Bryan Howard. He already was facing eight counts of DUI-manslaughter in connection with the May 14 crash.
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The quiet sounds of paper fans filled the historic Evergreen Cemetery on Monday as Alachua County came together to honor those who gave their lives defending the nation. -
Memorial Day was first widely observed in 1868 to honor the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, according to PBS. By the late 1800s, multiple states had declared it a holiday, and in 1971, Congress established the last Monday of each May as a federal one.
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Sam Thomas/Sam ThomasThe University of Florida on Saturday banned a student from its property for three years who the Justice Department accused of being involved in a multi-million dollar scheme to divert biomedical samples of dangerous drugs and toxins from a campus laboratory to China. -
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy thousands of biochemical samples of dangerous drugs and toxins that were delivered to a campus laboratory then illicitly shipped to China over seven years, according to federal court records. -
The man turned out to be a stridently pro-Israel, Messianic Jewish hip hop rapper from Florida’s East Coast. -
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.
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From PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Netanyahu clashes with Biden over conditions for permanent cease-fire in Gaza
What’s at stake in Mexico’s landmark presidential election
As COVID precautions vanish, people with disabilities struggle with safety and isolation
Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic
A day after his felony conviction, Trump remains defiant calling trial a 'scam'
How Republican voters feel about Trump and the election after his conviction
Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel's latest proposal to end war in Gaza
News Wrap: Germany says Ukraine can use its long-range weapons on targets in Russia
Local Programming on WUFT-TV
Hear Josh Gluck, headed by Josh on vocals and guitar, Ashton Cain on bass, and Edgard Manso on drums.
Documentary directed by Sophia Abolfathi. A century ago, Florida's mangrove jungles were razed to make way for coastal development. Now, climate change is helping fuel their expansion.
“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization will lead 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 will highlight 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. -
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. -
While there will be many vendors, activities and planes this year, one person in particular is missing.
