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Gainesville City Commissioner Henry reflects on past six years in office
Front Page Edition on May 16th, 2012
By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Jeanna Mastrodicasa and Sherwin Henry have served the Gainesville City Commission for six years and will be stepping down tomorrow. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with District 1 City Commisioner Scherwin Henry and had him reflect on his … Continue reading
Teachers coping with standardized tests
Front Page Edition on May 16th, 2012
By Lauren Rautenkranz – WUFT-FM Teachers deal with many challenges every day. The recent fiasco with the FCAT writes scores attests to that. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lauren Rautenkranz reports, whether it’s new curriculum or dealing with standardized tests, two … Continue reading
Marion County inmates learn special agricultural skills at UF’s Plant Science Center
Front Page Edition on May 16th, 2012
By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM On Tuesday hundreds gathered for a dedication ceremony for the University of Florida’s Frank Stronach Plant Science Center near Citra. The facility is home to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s research operations for … Continue reading
Frank Stronach facility dedication also draws protesters over Adena Ranch water permit requests
Front Page Edition on May 15th, 2012
By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The Frank Stronach Plant Science Center is the home of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s agronomic, fruit and vegetable research efforts. Today marked the dedication of the conference center to … Continue reading
Florida Supreme Court justices stir controversy
Front Page Edition on May 15th, 2012
By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Three Florida Supreme Court justices have been drawing some controversy recently after having suspended oral argument on a case in order to fill out paperwork for their retention election campaigns. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis … Continue reading
Keystone Heights businesses suffering from dried up lakes
Front Page Edition on May 14th, 2012
By Kelsey Peck – WUFT-FM Area lakes in North central Florida are at record lows as dry conditions continue in the area and throughout the state. As part of our continuing coverage on low water levels, Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports on … Continue reading
UF’s reserve funds may help cushion some budget cuts
Front Page Edition on May 14th, 2012
By Nickelle Smith – WUFT-FM University of Florida President Bernie Machen is suggesting the school’s reserve funds may help delay budget cuts. President Machen says people should keep in mind reserves aren’t a solution to the cuts. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s … Continue reading
Homosassa woman seriously injured in airboat accident
Front Page Edition on May 14th, 2012
By WUFT-FM Staff Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating an airboat accident that left a Homosassa woman seriously injured. The accident happened on Sunday by the Withlachoochee River when 31 year old Nicole Aspinwall was with 37 year old Robert Miller and her children. Investigators for the Florida … Continue reading
FAMU marching band remains suspended
Front Page Edition on May 14th, 2012
By Lynn Hatter – FPR Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 band will remain under suspension for at least another year. The university’s president says the band will need to undergo a restructuring phase before it can be allowed back on the … Continue reading
House meets sinkhole in Jonesville
Front Page Edition on May 14th, 2012
By Blake Alderman – WUFT-FM A gigantic 80 by 40 foot sinkhole opened up in Jonesville, Florida late Friday night. This sinkhole caused a couple to move out of the home they build 37 years ago. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Blake Alderman spoke … Continue reading
