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Author Archives: Danny Gibble
Porters Community Center working to build neighborhood through youth involvement
By Danny Gibble on December 26th, 2012 | Last updated: January 14, 2013 at 2:20 pm
South of downtown Gainesville’s bars and nightclubs, in a leafy neighborhood between University Avenue and Depot Road, the staff at Porters Community Center works to make the area around them better.
Christmas trees low in supply in North Central Florida for 2012 holiday
By Danny Gibble on December 18th, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 2:50 pm
The lots are almost out of trees, says Sam Parker a Gainesville Christmas tree lot owner and operator.
Scott discusses plans for education
By Danny Gibble on December 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 12, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Gov. Rick Scott talked about his plans for making Florida education better and more affordable.
Political newcomer faces political veteran in race for Florida’s Fifth Congressional District
By Danny Gibble on November 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 4:48 pm
For Florida’s Republican fifth congressional district candidate LeAnne Kolb, who has no political experience, sometimes it’s a matter of quality over quantity in politics. That’s why she believes she should be elected.
Youth Combine turning out healthy middle school students, athletes
By Danny Gibble on October 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:42 pm
The sound of Matthew Howland’s whistle pierces the air on weekday mornings outside Westwood Middle School, cueing hundreds of adolescent athletes and their classmates to begin their workouts. Some students flip tires and climb obstacles; others run or lift weights. [...]
Santa Fe College ranked among best community colleges
By Danny Gibble on September 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Santa Fe College recently announced its rank as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation and more news could be to come, including a $1 million prize.
Mystery bird deaths diagnosed in Gainesville
By Danny Gibble on July 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Workers with the Florida wildlife conservation commission in Gainesville have been examining hundreds of birds which were found dead on florida’s atltantic coast. Wildlife biologist Dan Wolf spoke with WUFT-FM’s Danny Gibble about the cause of the bird’s demise.
Man who brought dead body to hospital released
By Danny Gibble on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm
The Gainesville Police Department says a man who was being held at Shands Hospital after dropping off a dead body has now been released. Salvatore Campagna brought the body of Eva Clark to the hosptial on Sunday afternoon and GPD decided to hold Campagna [...]
Parents, students, take a peek at what’s in store at UF
By Danny Gibble on June 18th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Many incoming University of Florida students could be seen walking around campus last week, with their parents by their sides, as many tour the campus for the very first time. As WUFT-FM’s Danny Gibble reports, some are ready to go, [...]
