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Extreme weather tests Chiefland football team, inspires community
In many rural towns across America, football is king. That’s no exception in Chiefland, a small Florida hamlet slammed by Hurricane Idalia at the end of August. The varsity football team at Chiefland...
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White man to be sentenced for recent, racially motivated attack at site of...
Editor’s note: This story contains censored language that could be considered offensive, including words such as “f—ing,” “n—-r,” b—-,” “g–d—,” “s—,” “motherf——,” etc. Historian Marvin Dunn was...
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Man sentenced to 1 year in prison for racially motivated attack at site of...
Historian Marvin Dunn, left, and his son Frederick Dunn, right, stand outside of the U.S. Federal Court House in Gainesville, Fla., after David Emmanuel Sr.’s sentencing on Oct. 19, 2023. (Gabriel...
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Nonprofit receives $1.73 million grant for broadband infrastructure training
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion was awarded a $1.73 million grant to fund training courses for workers to install and maintain broadband infrastructure in the area. The five-year grant is part of the...
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The Point, Nov. 8, 2023: Women say mystery illness caused by breast implants
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Malachowsky Hall remains closed for students despite grand opening Friday. “Students...
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Local law enforcement agencies tackle staffing shortages addressed by...
Alachua County Sheriff Deputy Lexi Burks job. The 23-year-old works a minimum of 84 hours a pay period but sometimes works up to 120 hours — a result of overtime shifts in the midst of the law...
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The Point, Dec. 7, 2023: Democrat who lost House race may challenge results...
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: First digital Black Heritage Trail Map for Alachua County hopes to secure phase two...
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One family’s Christmas tree farm becomes a tradition for Florida families
A white Christmas in Florida’s warm climate might be a stretch, but families can keep another tradition alive — cutting their own Christmas tree. “You aren’t getting some cookie-cutter, Home Depot,...
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Williston High basketball aims to repeat as 1A state champions
Coach Jim Ervin (center) speaks with his team after practice concludes. Ervin praising his players for a good practice before the season starts. (Dylan Pierce/WUFT News) After winning the state...
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The Point, Dec. 22, 2023: Teen defendant in Demiah Appling case appears in court
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WCJB: 16-year-old appears before judge in Demiah Appling case. “The teenager accused of luring his...
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