A local celebrity will be making his way to Churchill Downs soon, and his jockey and owners are all invited. As WUFT-FM’s Courtenay Tucker reports, an unexpected spot in the Kentucky Derby may not be the last surprise Toby’s Corner has in store. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPTobysCorner.mp3]
Read More »Casey Anthony trial draws huge media interest
The disappearance of Caylee Anthony went unreported for an entire month by her mother Casey in 2008. Now, the Orlando native is charged with first degree murder of her daughter, whose cause of death has not been determined. As Anthony’s trial quickly approaches, more and more media outlets have been …
Read More »Alachua County schools target kids eating habits
Some people say obstacles——others might say excuses, but when it comes to eating well, many agree bad habits start at an early age. As Florida’s 89-point one Courtenay Tucker reports, Alachua County schools want to expose kids to fresh food now, with an eye on their future health: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/TuckerwrapFP.mp3]
Read More »Duval Elementary gets a new look
Students at Duval Elementary in Gainesville received a special surprise this morning. As Florida’s WUFT-FM’S Courtenay Tucker reports, the work of a student organization brought five months of extensive planning to life. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Projectmakeover.mp3]
Read More »Bringing back the fragrance of roses
If you’ve ever wondered why a sweet smell isn’t emanating from the fresh bouquet of roses sitting on your counter, then you’re not alone. As WUFT’s Courtenay Tucker reports, local researchers believe they found the fix. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/fragrantflowers.mp3]
Read More »The rocky road between Governor Rick Scott and the Florida press
Governor Rick Scott’s relationship with the Florida Press has become increasingly tense. As WUFT-FM’s Courtenay Tucker reports, many journalists are wondering if that tension will remain throughout Scott’s term in office. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/scottvspress.mp3]
Read More »Bound by Haiti documentary debuts on the University of Florida campus
For the last year University of Florida filmakers Jon Bougher and Roman Safiullin followed the struggles of two activists to stay strong in the wake of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake which killed more than 200,000 Haitian people and the cholera epidemic which brokeout three months ago. As 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Courtenay …
Read More »Illegal immigrants in North Central Florida anxious about Dream Act debate in Congress
Democrats are rushing to pass several controversial pieces of legislation during this year’s lame duck session, including the DREAM Act. As Florida’s 89 point-one WUFT’s Courtenay Tucker reports, many Gainesville residents are also rushing to get their voices heard on this matter. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Tuckerwrap.mp3]
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