Tonight Gator baseball is back on the diamond facing the Vanderbilt Commodores in the College World Series. This comes after Saturday’s 8 to 4 first time ever win over Texas. WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman spoke with our sister station WRUF Sportsradio 850’s sports director, Steve Russell who is in Omaha. Russell …
Read More »Gators escape alligator farm in Citrus County
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials say 17 alligators escaped from an alligator farm in Hernando in Citrus County. FWC Investigator, Jim Smith, received a call from the local nuisance-alligator trapper saying his agent had captured eighy 4-to-6-foot alligators over four days in a housing development with no nearby …
Read More »UF releases toddler tooth decay study
A University of Florida study shows cavities and poor oral health in toddlers lead to complicated dental problems long before they even graduate from their cribs. WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman spoke with University of Florida Research Associate Professor Jill Herndon says parents should aim for brushing their tots teeth twice a …
Read More »Alachua county commissioner says goodbye
Alachua County Commissioner Rodney Long will retire from the public sector to focus on his family. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman reports, as Long leaves public service behind, he told welll wishers he’s looking forward to spending more time with his family. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FP Rodney Long Retirement Wrap.mp3]
Read More »500 cats rescued from High Springs cat sanctuary
More than 500 cats have been rescued from a cat sanctuary in High Springs… National organizations were called in to help with this operation and WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman spoke with the Division Director for Alachua County Animal Services, David Flagler, who says the bulk of these cats were living in …
Read More »Triple A study reminds parents summer vacation should not be a vacation from safety
A recent Triple A survey finds six out of the top 10 deadliest days for teens occur during summer months. As deadly traffic accidents peak for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, Triple A is urging parents of teens to increase their focus on safety during …
Read More »UF survey shows consumer confidence is at a halt
The latest economic numbers from the University of Florida show consumer confidence in the state has stopped falling. The study released today by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research shows that after three months of falling…the decline has stopped. UF Survey Resource Director Chris McCarty says the biggest improvement …
Read More »Stop Check keeps Alachua County motorists in check
Drivers Beware…Click it or Ticket has returned. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office set up a driver’s license spot check as part of the Click It or Ticket Program to check for valid licenses and for drinking and driving this past weekend. ASO Spokesman Art Forgey says the campaign has been …
Read More »Florida Gators to take a swing at the Mizzou Tigers
The University of Florida softball team will take on the Mizzou Tigers in the first round of the Women’s College World Series. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman says with all the added pressure and with the game being televised the Gators hope to stay in the zone and focused on …
Read More »State wide consumer confidence no longer declining
The latest economic numbers from the University of Florida show consumer confidence in the state has stopped falling. The study released today by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research shows that after three months of falling, the decline has stopped. But the survey still finds Florida consumers cautious about …
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