The holiday season is in full swing. It’s the time of year for gift buying and gift sharing. Jon Perry reports on how one organization provides help to others and gives personal rewards to those who volunteer their time. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/PerryJonSalvArmy.mp3]
Read More »Park Rangers at the MKR historic site are taking measures to protect famous orange grove
The recent cold streak in Florida has been affecting agriculture, and as Floridas 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jon Perry reports it is also affecting one of the state’s historic state parks too. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/citrusrawlings.mp3]
Read More »Educators get out the word about HIV prevention on World AIDS Awareness Day
December 1st was AIDS Awareness Day. Health specialists used the day as an opportunity to help educate people on HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. WUFT’s Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/HIVPerry.mp3]
Read More »Diabetes, the disease that’s taking its toll on America
The Holidays are here, and with it comes plenty of sweets. WUFT’s Jon Perry tells us why people should think about what they’re eating. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPdiabetes.mp3]
Read More »FDA cracks down on alcohol-caffeine drink makers
If people are looking for energy and alcohol at the same time, they may not be able to find such products much longer. As WUFT’s Jon Perry reports, the FDA says caffeineted alcohol drinks are now considered unsafe. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FDAcaffeinealcoholwrap.mp3]
Read More »Marion County Republicans celebrate election results
The Republicans had a true party at the Hilton in Ocala last night after the polls closed. As WUFT’s Jon Perry reports, it was all to celebrate the number of Republican victories locally and statewide. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/StearnsPerryWrap.mp3]
Read More »Registered Voters in Citrus County will decide on a county commissioner for District 2
The Citrus County Commission District 2 seat is being sought by Democrat Phillip Mulrain and Republican John Kenney. WUFT-FM’s Jon Perry has this profile of the candidates. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CitrusCountyCommissionDistrict2.mp3]
Read More »UF’s annual Gator Gallop brings out the runners
Homecoming week has brought many people to Gainesville to enjoy the festivities. The parade is the big event for most, but prior to the parade is an annual two-mile run known as Gator Gallop. Florida’s 89.1, Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/GatorGallop.mp3]
Read More »Interfaith service brings community together despite plans by Dove World Outreach Center
The Gainesville community held an interfaith service at a church in downtown Gainesville on Wednesday, September 8th, to show unity and disagreement with the actions planned by the Dove World Outreach Center. Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/interfaithservice.mp3]
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