Tag Archives: Tallahassee

In the News: Jason Collins gay, Court appearance for Ricin suspect, Ohio student attempts suicide in class, Anthrax scare in Tallahassee

By Michelle Plitnikas on April 29th, 2013 | Last updated: April 30, 2013 at 1:02 pm

NBA center Jason Collins comes out: ‘I’m black. And I’m gay’ – Jason Collins, a journeyman free agent basketball player who most recently played center for the Washington Wizards, came out as gay in a Sports Illustrated article. This announcement [...]

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Study ranks Gainesville 242nd happiest city in U.S. through tweets

By WUFT News on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 2:14 pm

A study by University of Vermont researchers looking at sentiment analysis of tweets, named Gainesville the 242nd happiest city in the nation. Some local experts say that the study may under-represent the happiness of residents.

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In the News: Santa Fe River water quality funds, City forum, Eastside controversial video, Tallahassee Oscar nominee

By Dana Edwards on February 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 25, 2013 at 8:14 pm

Growers to receive cost-share funds for water quality and quantity improvements in the Santa Fe River Basin – Several agriculture producers in the Santa Fe River Basin are approved to receive $193,750 in cost-share funds to conserve water and protect [...]

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Florida lawmakers move to tackle ethics issues

By Kelly Price and Ryan Lacher on November 30th, 2012 | Last updated: December 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Florida lawmakers are looking to kill the state’s reputation as the country’s most corrupt. Officials sent out surveys to the state’s counties and localities, asking for suggestions or constructive criticism.

Florida, Politics | Tagged Alachua County news, Carol Weissert, Citrus County news, corruption, Dan Krassner, Florida News, Florida politics, Integrity Florida Executive, LeRoy Collins Institute, Marion County news, Tallahassee | 1 Comment

In the News: Shrinking Services, First Lady, Stowaway Cat, Space Shuttle

By Paige Parrinelli on September 18th, 2012 | Last updated: September 25, 2012 at 11:52 am

Stories that WUFT noticed from around the state: Families grapple with shrinking state services offered to ‘medically fragile’ kids – Tampa Bay Times – The U.S. Department of Justice said the state of Florida has reduced home care for children [...]

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Salvation Army sends out help to flood victims

By Front Page Edition on June 27th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The Salvation Army has deployed seven mobile kitchens to communities flooded by Tropical Storm Debby. Disaster teams from Clay, Marion, Alachua and Citrus Counties as well as Jacksonville and Tallahassee among others are being assembled [...]