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Analysis of presidential debates: reality TV?
By Tom Krynski on October 19th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Once again Republican candidates for president gathered for a televised debate this week. The setting: Las Vegas. But As WUFT-FM’s Paula Cunniffe reports, Poynter Institute fellow Adam Hochberg thinks this year’s debates are more like reality TV than a traditional [...]
New law for non-English speakers in schools
By Tom Krynski on October 19th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Florida parents who have children in the English Language Learners program may now remove them , regardless of their children’ts ability to speak and comprehend English. This had been required. But as Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Janny Rodriguez reports, the program [...]
DREAM Act backers not giving up
By Tom Krynski on October 19th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Young immigrants are attempting to walk all across the nation, from San Francisco to Washington D.C. for one dream. “Campaign for an American Dream” is a walk which supports the passing of the DREAM Act. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Bechara [...]
Expansion to be celebrated at Gainesville blood center
By Tom Krynski on October 19th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:45 pm
LifeSouth Community Blood Center will have a ribbon-cutting event Thursday to celebrate the $7 million expansion of its Gainesville headquarters. WUFT’s Alyssa Averette reports on the structural expansion and the community that made it possible.
Gilad Shalit reunited with family in Israel; Palestinian prisoners freed
By Tom Krynski on October 18th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:45 pm
The Israeli soldier Sergeant Gilad Schalit has been freed after more than five years in captivity in Palestine. His freedom came in the form of a swap for 1,027 Palestinian prisoners, some who were serving life sentences after deadly attacks [...]
“Adopt a Shelter Pet Month” requests more homes for shelter animals
By Tom Krynski on October 18th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm
October is “Adopt a Shelter Pet Month,” and with just a few weeks left, Hernando County Animal Services is offering a discounted adoption fee to try to get more shelter animals into good homes. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Brown [...]
City of Ocala stepping up efforts for possible severe weather
By Tom Krynski on October 18th, 2011 | Last updated: October 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm
The City of Ocala is preparing for more severe weather and helping residents do so too. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Caitlin Lawrence reports, the city is increasing sandbag distribution efforts.
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo encourages eco-friendly halloween candy
By Tom Krynski on October 17th, 2011 | Last updated: October 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Officials at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo are encouraging people to make a difference for wildlife this halloween. Halloween candy includes palm oil, often cited as a cause of irreparable environmental damage, but zoo officials say you should look [...]
Florida changes laws related to sexting
By Tom Krynski on October 17th, 2011 | Last updated: October 17, 2011 at 11:25 pm
By Alyssa Averette – WUFT-FM Whether they’re on the road or taking a school exam, the overuse of cellphones and texting are a widespread problem among teenagers. And what was once harmless fun, “sexting” has become an increasing issue when [...]
Women making impact on Nobel Peace Prize
By Tom Krynski on October 17th, 2011 | Last updated: October 17, 2011 at 11:27 pm
By Catherine Awasthi – WUFT-FM From generation to generation, female role models continue to emerge through political and peaceful activism. WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports how minority Nobel Peace Prize winners are beginning to weaken barriers toward leadership roles.
