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Florida takes precauations ahead of southeast severe weather

By on March 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 2, 2012 at 6:05 pm

By Cameron Taylor – WUFT-FM The National Weather Service says there’s an outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes for the Southeast region. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Cameron Taylor reports, Florida is taking the necessary steps to be prepared.

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The “Piano Man” shares his story with Gainesville

By on March 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm

By Luis Giraldo – WUFT-FM 25-time Grammy nominated singer song writer Billy Joel visited the University of Florida on Thursday, and as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT- FM’s Luis Giraldo reports, the night became a melting pot of stories, including those of [...]

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Peace Corps celebrates half a century of work around the globe

By on March 1st, 2012 | Last updated: March 1, 2012 at 6:02 pm

By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM For fifty years the Peace Corps has provided assistance to communities in need around the globe.  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports on the history of the Peace Corps.

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School administrators encourage students to stay safe during spring break

By on March 1st, 2012 | Last updated: March 1, 2012 at 5:57 pm

By Nickelle Smith – WUFT-FM Every year, Florida law enforcement braces itself for students being let out of classes for Spring Break. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College are taking extra [...]

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Florida needs nurses…..stat

By on March 1st, 2012 | Last updated: March 2, 2012 at 9:58 am

By Kelsey Peck – WUFT-FM A recent survey released by Florida’s center for Nursing at the University of Central Florida reveals the state is expected to have15,000 vacancies for registered nurses this year. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports [...]

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Satchel’s owner working to get the restaurant open again

By on February 29th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 4:47 pm

Although no one was injured in a kitchen fire at Satchel’s Pizza last night, there was significant structural damage done.  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Michael Cadigan says the owner is already reaching out to insurance agencies and employees to get the [...]

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Community to discuss need for conflict resolution ideas in light of Ohio school shooting and other recent teen violence

By on February 29th, 2012 | Last updated: February 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM A Cleveland, Ohio hospital reports another student wounded in an Ohio high school shooting has died, bringing the death toll to three.  The Gainesville community continues to discuss the racially-charged You Tube postings by two [...]

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Romney charges forward as “Super Tuesday” approaches

By on February 29th, 2012 | Last updated: February 29, 2012 at 5:12 pm

By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM Former Massachussetts Governor Mitt Romney picked up two more wins last night in Michigan and Arizona. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with University of South Florida Political Science Professor Susan MacManus about what we can [...]

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School administrators fear “grade change” vote by state BOE

By on February 28th, 2012 | Last updated: February 28, 2012 at 6:07 pm

By Jessica Alpern – WUFT-FM The State Board of Education is voting today on changes that could cause more schools to receive failing grades.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jessica Alpern reports school administrators say Alachua County schools may be hurt by these [...]

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Poe, Skop battle it out for District 1 seat

By on February 28th, 2012 | Last updated: February 28, 2012 at 5:44 pm

By Alyssa Averette – WUFT-FM The match between Lauren Poe and Nathan Skop will end tonight. The commission runoff occurred because neither candidate received a majority vote in the city’s first election. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on the [...]

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