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Read More »Florida teachers skeptical of Gov. Scott’s pay raise proposal
A day after announcing his proposal to give full-time public school teachers a $2,500 pay raise statewide, many Florida teachers are questioning Gov. Rick Scott's true motives in increasing educators' wages.
Read More »Smart phone damage caused by frequent usage
With more cellphones running on the latest technology, they are not only getting flashier but more vulnerable.
Read More »Focus on safety after Libya embassy attack may imperil true mission, UF professor says
WUFT spoke with UF Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Paul D’Anieri for more analysis about the turmoil in the Middle East.
Read More »Pastor Terry Jones discusses deadly Libyan protest
A UF professor and local Gainesville pastor talks about Libyan protest.
Read More »State’s consumer confidence stable
WUFT discusses consumer confidence with the director of UF's Survey and Research Center
Read More »Economy spurs interest in trade jobs
Not everyone wants to go to college. In this difficult economy, some experts say learning a trade can help in the long run. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia reports, an area trade school is helping those who might not want to become an electrician. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/JulianaFinalProjectDec2011.mp3]
Read More »NTSB wants to prohibit cellphone use behind the wheel
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all states ban cellphone use behind the wheel. Although the board has no legislative power they are the first federal agency to call for an outright prohibition on telephone conversations while driving. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia spoke with Gainesville Police Department Traffic …
Read More »Alachua County remembers Pearl Harbor
For 7 decades, December 7th has been a day Americans have always remembered. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Juliana Valencia reports, Alachua county residents and veterans came together today to remember. Here also is WUFT-TV coverage of the event from reporter Wade Swikle. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/valenciapearl.mp3] [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20111207-PearlHarbor.mp4″]
Read More »Thousands of holiday plants expected to find a merry home tomorrow
A yearly tradition is replanting its roots tomorrow with the University of Florida’s Poinsettia sale. University of Florida Horticulture Club President Michael Blomgren says they will have a wide range of poinsettias available, including many nontraditional varieties. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/BLOMGREN2.mp3] All proceeds return to the Horticulture club. The sale will take place …
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