Millions of Floridians have already cast their vote during the 96 hours of early voting. The last day of early voting is Saturday, and locations close at 8 p.m.
Read More »Williston residents, visitors celebrate peanuts during festival
[jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20121005WillistonPeanutFestivalPreview.mp4″ html5_file=”http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wuftnews/20121005WillistonPeanutFestivalPreview.mp4″ image=”http://www.wuft.org/videoupdates/files/2012/10/WUFT-Generic-Logo_final-854×480.png”] More than 9,000 people visit Williston on the first Saturday in October because of one small snack: the peanut. The annual Williston Peanut Festival, which will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., has attracted visitors from across the state for the past …
Read More »Undersheriff taking leave of absence, state investigating extramarital affair
Marion County Undersheriff Dan Kuhn is taking an unpaid leave of absence while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates whether or not Kuhn's extramarital affair violated the law.
Read More »National Suicide Prevention Week brings awareness and education
National Suicide Prevention Week hopes to bring awareness to the prominent issue. A UF representative from the University of Florida's Counseling and Wellness center discusses the issue.
Read More »The 2012 Presidential Election organizers hope to mobilize young adults
WUFT reports the state of young voters in this year's election.
Read More »Citrus growers work to maintain “healthy” industry
In the last decade, the Florida Citrus industry has been crippled by disease. But as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Hannah Schrader reports, one of Florida’s largest growers is taking action right here in North Florida. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SchraderFinalProject3.mp3] Worldwide, the Food and Drug Administration reports that orange prices surged $.20 within the last …
Read More »Despite football slumps, Alachua County tourism scores big in 2011
A few big draw conventions may be on their way back to Alachua County. WUFT-FM’s Hannah Schrader says this may help the area continue an upswing in tourism. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/Tourism2011Wrap.mp3]
Read More »Smart shopping series: thinking thrifty
Huge sales and big bargains the day after Thanksgiving herald the holiday season as shoppers search for the best deals. WUFT-FM’s Hannah Schrader brings us the second installment of WUFT-FM’s holiday shopping series, showing this year, shoppers are looking for savings that go beyond Black Friday and Cyber Monday–and they’re …
Read More »With community input, Gainesville police look forward
The Gainesville Police Department is developing a strategic plan with the help of the community. Residents brainstormed ways police could implement their goals at the last of four community meetings that were held around the city. GPD Police Chief Tony Jones says they will use the information from these meetings …
Read More »Perry misstep could change the Republican race
Republican Presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry may lose support after making a mistake last night during the Republican Debate in Michigan. When listing the three agencies he wants to cut from the federal government, Perry could only name two. University of Florida Political Science Professor Michael Martinez says the mistake …
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