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Author Archives: Stephanie Denardo
Q and A with Ted Yoho about 2012 and his upcoming congressional plans
By Stephanie Denardo on December 10th, 2012 | Last updated: December 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm
U.S. Congressman-elect Ted Yoho talks about his journey this past year, about the most memorable moments, and what he plans to do once he’s sworn in.
Florida releases teacher evaluations, Alachua fairs well
By Kelsey Meany, Marc Whiteman and Stephanie Denardo on December 7th, 2012 | Last updated: December 13, 2012 at 3:36 pm
In a report released Thursday, many teachers were evaluated based on a new value-added score method and reviews by the principals of their school. Many educators are in an uproar about the scores because of inconsistencies between districts and because many teachers have yet to be evaluated.
Education board vice chair criticizes Gov. Scott’s $10K degree challenge
By Hana Engroff and Stephanie Denardo on November 30th, 2012 | Last updated: December 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm
On Monday, Scott challenged Florida’s community and state colleges to create four-year degrees that would cost no more than $10,000. Florida Board of Education Vice Chair Roberto Martinez wrote Gov. Rick Scott a letter expressing his distaste with what he thinks is not a serious policy move.
Volunteers no longer needed in search for missing UF student
By Stephanie Denardo on October 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Police have ended the call for volunteers to participate in the search for UF student Christian Aguilar who has been missing for more than two weeks. The volunteer check-in post at the Florida Farm Bureau in Gainesville, which has been [...]
Camp for kids of military personnel to help with stress
By Stephanie Denardo on August 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm
A week-long summer camp for the children of families with fallen, wounded, or disabled veterans begins today.
Levy County authorities try for “clean sweep”
By Stephanie Denardo on August 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Levy County and the Williston area have amped up their fight on drug crimes. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on how one successful operation has led to multiple arrests and what authorities hope are safer streets.
Meet another former Olympian living in Gainesville: Byron Dyce
By Stephanie Denardo on July 30th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm
In the past week or so, WUFT-FM has tried to put a local spin on the London 2012 Olympic games. The world will find out who the best athletes are and who will go home disappointed. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports [...]
Meeting to talk about trail in southwest Gainesville
By Stephanie Denardo on July 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm
The Archer Braid Trail Public Workshop will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) for the public to discuss any issues or concerns over the trail plans. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on the controversy over the design plans between the county [...]
Summer can be bad time for teens
By Stephanie Denardo on July 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm
More teenagers start drinking and smoking cigarettes and marijuana in June and July than in any other months, U.S. health officials say. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on what factors lead to alcohol and drug use in teens over [...]
Scott announces plan to opt out of the Medicare expansion
By Stephanie Denardo on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm
After reviewing the impact of the Supreme Court ruling that allows Florida to legally opt out of implementing one of the costliest provisions of the Affordable Care Act, Governor Rick Scott has decided to not implement an expansion of the [...]
