The town of Live Oak is breathing a sigh of relief this week as Hurricane Isaac headed west of Florida.  Live Oak is still picking up the pieces from a series of natural disasters this summer, including Tropical Storm Debby which flooded many area homes.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks has …

Florida Gator football fans will notice some changes when they make the Saturday trip to Florida Field. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks has the story of the new visual experience. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FloridaFieldWrap.mp3]

Mosquitoes are widely considered pests that can cause some trouble. But now they are being considered a health threat as they can carry viruses like West Nile. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks has the story of the scope of the issue, and what Alachua County is planning to do about …

Business owners always enjoy the holiday season. Sales go up, and customers try to take advantage of the special deals. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks has the story of a holiday going on right now that will help generate some business and savings as well. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/08/Brooks-Tax-Wrap.mp3|titles=Brooks Tax Wrap]  

Ocala will soon be seeing some new construction as a new industrial park gets initial approval. The Ocala Planning and Zoning Comission has given the ok to Ocala 489, a new plan to blend different industrial zones. Mike Daniels of the Ocala Planning and Zoning Comission explains the new plan …

As new economic figures come out today, one particular number shows that Floridians are seeing a bit of an improvement. Florida 89.1, WUFT-FMs Corey Brooks has the story behind the numbers. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ConfidenceWrap.mp3]

Foster children across North Central Florida may soon see some relief in the form of new housing. Florida 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks has the story of how groups across the region are tying to make a difference for these traumatized youth. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/07/Baptist-Wrap1.mp3|titles=Baptist Wrap]    

The Summer Olympic Games represent the highest level of sport for many athletes across the globe. While they go out and peform, people back home sit and watch. Some are even inspired. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-Fms Corey Brooks has the story of a group of gymnasts, who see a dream in …

Despite the tragic shooting in Auroa Colorado, Gainesville theatre experienced sold out show for the “Dark Knight Rises.”  As Florida 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Corey Brooks reports, people attending the movie today are not linking the tragic shooting with the newest Batman movie. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BrooksBatmanShooting.mp3] Meanwhile, the Gainesville Police Department is ramping up security …

Alachua County sheriff’s officials and other law enforcement agencies announced this afternoon the arrest of a man suspected of a 2008 rape, which occured in the Haile Plantation development in southwest Gainesville.  38 year old Andrew Payne junior was arrested in Georgia around ten this morning.   Authorities credited a new …