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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Cain campaign may be threatened by controversial You Tube message
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Sanika Dange – WUFT-FM Despite his top ranking in the political polls, Herman Cain’s rise to the top may be threatened. He gained 28 percentage points since September and 57 points since March, the largest gain in recognition for … Continue reading
Halloween activities abound in Alachua County
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Catherine Awasthi – WUFT-FM Today marks the final day for haunting festivities. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi takes us through two unique local Halloween events. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Schools taking action to prevent bullying
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Catherine Awasthi – WUFT-FM From every day school bullies to cyberbullies, schools around the region are fighting back. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FMs Catherine Awasthi reports how three years after passing the Jeffery Johnson Stand Up for All Students Act, some … Continue reading
No appeal – governor’s office won’t appeal prison privatization ruling
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Gina Jordan The Governor’s Office says there will be no appeal of the court decision that overturned the privatization of prisons in 18 South Florida counties. FPR’s Gina Jordan reports today was the deadline for filing an appeal. [Audio … Continue reading
Boeing announces commercial HQ at Kennedy Space Center
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Mark Simpson – WMFE-FM Boeing announced today that it will headquarter its commercial space capsule program at the Kennedy Space Center and will use a former space shuttle hanger to build and test a new capsule design. WMFE’s Mark … Continue reading
World population tops 7 billion
Front Page Edition on October 31st, 2011
By Jordan Matich & Blake Alderman – WUFT-FM The world became a bigger, more crowded place today. The global population is expected to hit seven billion. Along with the birth of a 5 lb., 8-oz baby girl in Manila Philippines … Continue reading
Charges pending in deputy involved crash
WUFT Newsroom on October 31st, 2011
By Liana Charles- WUFT-FM Two men are facing a number of charges for an accident involving an Alachua county Sheriff’s Deputy this weekend. Deputy Matthew Bugg was injured in a head-on collision when one of the accused was helping his … Continue reading
GPD may have gun used in weekend parking garage homicide
Front Page Edition on October 28th, 2011
By Jordan Matich – WUFT-FM The Gainesville Police Department reports that earlier this afternoon a handgun was discovered outside the Alachua County Courthouse by a Jimmy Johns delivery person.. Gainesville Police Department Spokeswoman Corporal Angelina Valuri says the gun could … Continue reading
Security a priority before, during and after the FL-GA football game
Front Page Edition on October 28th, 2011
By Meredith Chipman – WUFT-FM It’s one of the biggest weekends for Florida football. The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs have met in Jacksonville almost every year since 1933. In the past few years, several deaths have occurred surrounding the Florida-Georgia game. Florida’s 89.1, … Continue reading
The art of pumpkin carving demonstrated at annual Shands event
Front Page Edition on October 28th, 2011
By Marc Whiteman – WUFT-FM Each year near Halloween, cultures from all over the world rejoice in the spirit of the holiday… telling spooky stories, passing out candy and carving pumpkins. But as WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, for one group … Continue reading
