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Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning resigned today. Browning will continue in his position until February 17th, after Florida’s Presidential Preference primary on January 31st. Browning cited wanting to spend more time with his family as his reason for resigning. Governor Scott commended Browning’s dedication, saying Browning was instrumental in implementing …
Read More »Speakers address concerns over proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County
A proposed Progress Energy nuclear power plant in Levy County continues to cause controversy. The Civic Media Center in Gainesville hosted two speakers last night who advocated against the plant, coming just days before citizens have the opportunity to voice their concerns before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/NuclearPoweredited.mp3]
Read More »Nuclear energy topic of discussion at Civic Media Center tonight
A discussion on atomic energy and the proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County gets underway at the Civic Media Center tonight. The discussion comes three days before two public meetings in Levy county for citizens to voice their concerns about the two planned nuclear plants in Levy County before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. …
Read More »How will the campaign field change post-Iowa?
The Iowa caucus results may mean the end for a few candidate campaigns, but WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis says they don’t necessarily determine the presidential nominee either. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/01/CAUCUSWRAP.mp3] depth: Political party primaries kicked off yesterday with the Iowa Caucuses. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with University of South Florida Political …
Read More »Hoping the new year will continue boosting employment
With national figures on unemployment showing significant drops, local job placement agencies are hoping to bring in the New Year with a renewed hope. Workforce Connection CEO Rusty Skinner says small businesses are leading the way in brining jobs to Marion, Levy and Citrus counties. He says this year is …
Read More »Learning the tools of the trade of horse ranching
The idea of being a rancher or taking care of horses may seem like a simple, peaceful kind of life. But as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports, some college students are finding out that’s not always the case: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/RanchStoryRedo.mp3]
Read More »School time snacks score with students
With the recent turmoil in Congress over nutrition standards, the responsibility for providing healthy options in school lunches has fallen on local school districts. As WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports, Alachua County Elementary Schools are stepping up during snack time. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/SchoolLunches.mp3] Rawlings Elementary School Food Service Manager Erica Gillis says the …
Read More »Growing savings from growing a garden
If you’ve got a green thumb, it could help save you green from your grocery bill. WUFT FM’s Chip Skambis says local gardeners are seeing more opportunities than ever to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to their plates at little cost. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/GIFTGARDENSWRAP.mp3]
Read More »New Central Florida College presidents wants to help reduce unemployment
The College of Central Florida has a new president and, as 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports, he wants the college to become integral in economic recovery efforts. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CFPresident WRAP.mp3] (News source: Dr. James Henningson, new Central Florida College President)
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