Cloudy and 69°F First at Five
Watch First at Five live online weekdays from 5 - 5:30 p.m.Now Playing on 89.1 FM HD1
WUFT News
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Fans and voice of the Gators anticipate tomorrow’s big game
Front Page Edition on September 30th, 2011
By Marc Whiteman – WUFT-FM Saturday’s matchup against 3rd-ranked Alabama will pit the 12th-ranked Gators against their toughest opponent yet. Despite the fact that the game is still more than 24-hours away, the excitement in Gainesville is already palpable. Florida’s … Continue reading
CBS Sports prepares for the big UF-Bama game
Front Page Edition on September 30th, 2011
By Caitlin Lawrence – WUFT-FM While the Gators and Crimson Tide prepare for the big game, CBS Sports is doing the same. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Caitlin Lawrence spoke with “the faces” of CBS Sports. [Audio clip: view full post to … Continue reading
8-year-old cancer survivor to meet Dierks Bentley
Front Page Edition on September 30th, 2011
By Meredith Chipman – WUFT-FM University of Florida Student Government Productions is hosting Dierks Bentley at the O’Connell Center for a concert tonight. SGP paired up with Shands Hospital for Children to get backstage passes for Ava Mason and her … Continue reading
Solving seafood confusion
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
The Florida Musuem of Natural History is hosting Seafood Choices: Why am I confused? A Science Cafe focusing on seafood industry changes and the effect on consumers. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Veronica Vilar reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Seafood … Continue reading
First execution ordered by Governor Rick Scott draws mixed emotions
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Steven Gallo – WUFT-FM After more than three decades, one Florida murder case has finally come to a close with the first lethal injection since Governor Rick Scott took office. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Steven Gallo reports that after a … Continue reading
Victims of sexual assualt to get support through new ten-week session
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Katiana Krawchenko – WUFT-FM This Friday the Alachua County Victims’ Services and Rape Crisis Center will start a ten-week session aimed at helping groups of women who are victims of sexual assault. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Katiana Krawchenko tells us … Continue reading
Gainesville’s new Senior Center opens door to new opportunities
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Stephanie Bechara – WUFT-FM A new place in town offers seniors somewhere to socialize, exercise and learn. The Senior Recreation Center is situated in Northside Park in Gainesville. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Bechara takes us inside a tour of … Continue reading
Libraries keeping up with the technological times
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Juliana Valencia – WUFT-FM The digital era isn’t holding back Alachua County’s Library System. WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia reports on the technological changes the County libraries have made to meet members’ needs and keep them up to date. [Audio clip: view full post to … Continue reading
Gainesville Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashana
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Mike Biana – WUFT-FM People all over the world are ringing in the Jewish New Year Wednesday night. A local Jewish community center has plans to celebrate this special holiday. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Ocala foodbank struggles to help all those in need
Front Page Edition on September 29th, 2011
By Alyssa Averette – WUFT-FM When families are financially struggling, food banks have become an extra helping hand. But, an Ocala foodbank is battling to meet the needs of the community. Florida 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on the Ocala … Continue reading
