As some bankers and community advocates protest tougher down payment requirements on homes, others are advocating a different approach to home ownership. Earlier today WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with University of Florida Family Financial Management Specialist Micheal Gutter, about the state of the housing market and what it means for …

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has pulled funding for the springs restoration working groups for Rainbow, SIlver, Ichetucknee and Wakulla springs during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Florida Springs Institute Director Bob Knight says the working groups were started so local residents could play a part in designing restoration goals …

After years of speculation, a state report shows contamination from the Cabot Koppers site in Gainesville has not led to an increased cancer rate in the surrounding area. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/koppersforweb.mp3]

“Free Fridays” will continue this weekend at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Tonight will feature Little Jake Mitchell and the Soul Searchers. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with Little Jake Mitchell about his connection to Gainesville, the power of music, and what to expect from his concert tonight. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPLittleJakedepth.mp3]

State senator Nan Rich(D-), is critical of the governor’s actions. She talked with WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Rich 1.mp3]

Gainesville residents who buy their food products locally have a chance to be rewarded for their choices in this year’s eat local challenge. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/eatlocal.mp3]

In reaction to anti-islamic rhetoric, University of South Carolina Arabic studies professor Stephen Sheehi will be speaking at the Civic Media Center at 7 p.m. Saturday night. He will be discussing his book titled Islamophobia: The Ideological Campaign Against Muslims. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with him about the book. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SheehiQA.mp3]

Studies estimate that approximately 17 million people suffer from depression in the United States, yet many do not seek treatment. Mental health expert and author Carol Kivler says this may have something to do with a stigma about depression. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with her about the stigma of depression, …

After Florida Sustainables took home the Cade Prize for innovation last night, the future may still be in plastics. Two University of Florida innovators, Dr. Stephen Miller and Ryan Martin created Florida Sustainables to create plastic that is both cost effective and more environmentally friendly. Earlier today, Dan Katz spoke …

Around the country, people are gathering to honor police officers during National Police Week. On Tuesday Alachua County honored its officers who have fallen in the line of duty. WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz brings us highlights of the ceremony. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/DKPoliceMemorialforFP.mp3]