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AMA chief talks about Medicare in Gainesville

By on August 28th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:47 pm

The president of the American Medical Association discusses Medicare and the Affordable Healthcare after with WUFT.

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UF grad in London: Olympics no trouble at all

By on August 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm

When the London summer Olympics began at the end of July, we spoke with a University of Florida alum who works as an attorney in London about how residents viewed the summer games.  Damien Yare talked with WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski [...]

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Take a turn at being a commissioner

By on August 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:31 pm

For some residents, paying attention to what their local governments do isn’t high on their priority list.  Others are watching the government more closely, especially when it comes to certain issues.  In Alachua County, commissioners and staffers are reaching out [...]

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UF alum lives in London, says Olympics put stress on city

By on July 24th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm

Thousands of people are arriving in London for the 2012 summer Olympic games, with the opening ceremonies scheduled for Friday.  While there’s excitement for the competition, and a strong connection with the University of Florida with athletes and the marching [...]

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Remembering a UF student where she loved to play

By on July 20th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

Another summer weekend in North Florida has begun, and for some it is a chance for a trip to the beaches in St.Augustine. But this weekend, one group of surfers will be out in the water remembering one of its [...]

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Helping report bullies in Alachua County schools

By on July 19th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

The school year in Alachua County is about one month away.  As WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, one school board member hopes a new service will make things better for students and parents.    

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North Florida road closing update

By on July 5th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:46 pm

From  Lake City  – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby.  Columbia County SR 247 at a section of roadway between County Roads 240 [...]

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Honoring “the greatest generation” with trip to DC

By on June 18th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:54 pm

Recently, many  paused to remember those who stormed the beaches at Normandy during World War Two.  Now, many of the World War Two veterans are in their upper 80s and 90s.  With the realization that their numbers are dwindling each year, [...]

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Sarasota publisher named dean at UF College of Journalism

By on June 11th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 2:57 pm

The College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida will be under new leadership in 2013.  Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group in Sarasota, assumes her position as dean on January 1st.  She is a 1976 [...]

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Gainesville community to rally in support of central Florida teen

By and on March 21st, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:56 pm

The case of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old who was shot and killed outside of Orlando, is gathering national attention.  As  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, religious leaders are organizing in Gainesville as well.  

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