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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Satchel’s owner working to get the restaurant open again
WUFT Newsroom on February 29th, 2012
By Michael Cadigan- WUFT-FM Although no one was injured in a kitchen fire at Satchel’s Pizza last night, there was significant structural damage done. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Michael Cadigan says the owner is already reaching out to insurance agencies and … Continue reading
Community to discuss need for conflict resolution ideas in light of Ohio school shooting and other recent teen violence
Front Page Edition on February 29th, 2012
By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM A Cleveland, Ohio hospital reports another student wounded in an Ohio high school shooting has died, bringing the death toll to three. The Gainesville community continues to discuss the racially-charged You Tube postings by two … Continue reading
Shands welcomes “Leap Day” babies
Front Page Edition on February 29th, 2012
By Lauren Rautenkranz – WUFT-FM Leap Day only rolls around once every four years… and so do its babies. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Lauren Rautenkranz reports, one family is welcoming their baby girl born on this unique day. [Audio clip: … Continue reading
Romney charges forward as “Super Tuesday” approaches
Front Page Edition on February 29th, 2012
By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Former Massachussetts Governor Mitt Romney picked up two more wins last night in Michigan and Arizona. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with University of South Florida Political Science Professor Susan MacManus about what we can … Continue reading
Night time drivers may see congestion
WUFT Newsroom on February 29th, 2012
By Kim Ortiz- WUFT-FM Road work continues to repair damage done by last month’s fatal I-75 crash. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FMs Kim Ortiz says nighttime drivers will see some changes. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
School Security
WUFT News Staff on February 29th, 2012
In the wake of the Ohio school shooting, WUFT-TV asked a local high school to review the procedures they’ve ramped-up over the years to handle potential violence. Gainesville High School is the example school in this report by WUFT’s Jonee … Continue reading
School grade changes bill passes, but with exceptions
WUFT Newsroom on February 29th, 2012
By Jessica Alpern- WUFT-FM Schools will now face a tougher grading system, with the Florida Board of Education’s decision to change standards passed yesterday. A last minute change excepts special needs schools, although special needs students in public schools will … Continue reading
Poe takes Gainesville runoff, looks to the future
WUFT Newsroom on February 29th, 2012
By WUFT-FM Staff With almost 14% of Gainesville voters registering their vote in the At-Large 1 runoff race last night, Lauren Poe came out with a majority. He says the voters had confidence in his past experience, and he will … Continue reading
School administrators fear “grade change” vote by state BOE
Front Page Edition on February 28th, 2012
By Jessica Alpern – WUFT-FM The State Board of Education is voting today on changes that could cause more schools to receive failing grades. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jessica Alpern reports school administrators say Alachua County schools may be hurt by these … Continue reading
Poe, Skop battle it out for District 1 seat
Front Page Edition on February 28th, 2012
By Alyssa Averette – WUFT-FM The match between Lauren Poe and Nathan Skop will end tonight. The commission runoff occurred because neither candidate received a majority vote in the city’s first election. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on the … Continue reading
