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Gov. Rick Scott signed the Let Kids Be Kids bill to allow foster parents to make decisions for their children. The bill will take effect July 1 and will give foster children a sense of normalcy.
Read More »Alachua County recognized for highest 2011 recycling rate in the state
Alachua County had the highest recycling rate in the state in 2011 for the second straight year, a recent report says.
Read More »UF’s social marketing campaign aims to prevent mental health problems
The University of Florida received a three-year $296,000 suicide prevention grant in August from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Read More »GED test changes coming in 2014
Area educators will begin to prepare for the major, national changes to the GED test in 2014.
Read More »Shands begins first step in guest house construction
The $30 million facility will offer 150 suites, laundry facilities, a dining area and common lounge area.
Read More »Proposed bill aims to ban smoking in public parks
A proposed bill aims to give local governments the power to create anti-smoking ordinances in public parks and playgrounds.
Read More »Practice fire helps new recruits get their feet wet
Gainesville Fire Rescue is conducting a live fire training burn today at a home on the 1700 block of University Avenue. Captain Joseph Hill says this allows their new recruits to get hands-on experience. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/HILLHOUSE2.mp3] Small fire simulations took place this morning, and the large scale simulation will begin at …
Read More »Feeding more homeless gets support of Gainesville mayor
The limit on the number of meals served at St. Francis House in downtown Gainesville has been a point of contention for years. Right now, an ordinance limits the amount of meals volunteers at St. Francis House can serve to 130 meals per day, but a petition from St. Francis …
Read More »Panther hit and killed in South Florida
A 1-year-old male panther was found dead in the Immokalee area on Monday after being hit by a vehicle. Mark Lotz, a panther biologist from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, says this occurance is fairly common. Scientists estimate only 160 Florida panthers still remain in the wild [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Lotz1.mp3]
Read More »People more likely to use public transportation with high gas prices
Even though the price of gasoline has fallen recently, there’s still pain at the pump when you fill-up. Florida’s 89 point one WUFT-FM’s Joe Lancos reports on one way Gainesville residents can save a little and still get to where they need to go: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPJoeLancosWrap.mp3]
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