Four fungal meningitis cases have been confirmed in Florida, according to Gov. Rick Scott. The national outbreak of this disease, which usually results from a spread of a fungus to the spinal cord, has killed eight people.
Read More »Amateur pundits take to social media to weigh in on debate performances
The first presidential debate of the 2012 election season is still generating hashtags and hits on social media sites across the Internet, from criticisms of moderator Jim Lehrer to quips from fact-checking machines. Poynter Institute contributor Tracie Powell said she thinks social media played a huge role in the aftermath …
Read More »Steps at Poe Springs will take more time
Summer is coming to a close, and Poe Springs still does not have its steps. Delays resulted after water levels rose too high for construction to continue. Bob Barnas, the vice mayor of High Springs , said the delays in constructing a concrete staircase resulted after Tropical Storm Debby and …
Read More »Q and A with Jonathan Haidt
A New York University Stern School professor spoke with WUFT about civility in American politics. The event was part of the Bob Graham Center election series.
Read More »Poll boosts are waning for Obama, Romney
There was a small bounce for each Romney and Obama after their respective party conventions, however that effect has already begun to wane, says Susan McManus, a professor at the University of South Florida.
Read More »UF researchers explore cigarettes and “good” cholesterol
University of Florida researchers find links between poor cholesterol levels and a chemical in smoke.
Read More »Space station power issue calls for spacewalk
Two astronauts will embark on a spacewalk today after a previously unsuccessful mission to repair a power issue.
Read More »Other Desert Cities opens this weekend at the Hippodrome State Theatre
The Hippodrome opens this Friday with award-winning play "Other Desert Cities."
Read More »State’s consumer confidence stable
WUFT discusses consumer confidence with the director of UF's Survey and Research Center
Read More »Public gives feedback to UF presidential search committee
The presidential search committee in charge of finding the next UF president hosted a public forum to help gage public opinion on the search and what qualities are important in selecting a president.
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