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Noah’s Endeavor in Gainesville provides accessibility opportunities

By on December 7th, 2012 | Last updated: January 14, 2013 at 4:13 pm

Noah Voelker died in 2009, but his family has given his active life a legacy with the group Noah’s Endeavor. Shauna Mackey has more on the organization, which gives children with special needs many accessibility opportunities.

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The face of the graduating class

By and on December 13th, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm

With graduation this weekend at the University of Florida, many students will be ready to join the work force, but not all graduates will follow the “traditional” path.  As WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey and Ricki Albritton report, there are many paths [...]

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“Power Plant” for jobs hopes to bring in business

By on November 18th, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:02 pm

Despite October’s unemployment rate dropping in Florida, some areas are still struggling to create jobs. WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey says the Ocala/Marion County may have found a way to help.

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Parade marches Gator spirit downtown

By and on November 4th, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 2:53 pm

The Gator Nation has come together along the streets of University Avenue.  WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey says no time was spared getting a good seat for today’s parade. WUFT-FM’s Bothaina Saleh says crowds along the street mean Gator merchandise flying off [...]

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Gainesville’s Pride Festival celebrates all community members

By on October 21st, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 2:21 pm

Gainesville’s annual Pride Festival will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. North Central Florida Pride Community Center Co-President Terry Fleming says this festival helps younger people gain support from the community. The festival will feature a [...]

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