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As university and college seniors are getting ready to graduate this weekend, the job hunt is on. Associate Director for Career Development at the UF Career Resource Center Lauren Daley says the job market looks hopeful for the class of 2011, but it is not an exact science. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/Daley05.mp3] She says part …
Read More »Bright leaves take root at Fifield Hall
It’s a sea of Holiday Red today at the University of Florida’s Fifield Hall with the annual poinsettia sale underway. WUFT-FM’s Katerina Sardi says there is also holiday green, pink and more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/KATVOICER1.mp3] Hundreds of people are expected to support the Environmental Horticulture Club during the 16th annual Poinsettia Sale. …
Read More »Campus activism encourages HIV/AIDS testing
University of Florida student activists are commemorating World AIDS day by handing out information today on campus. Humanitarian Interactions on Campus President Laura Morris says there has been significant progress made in spreading knowledge about HIV/ AIDS, but there is still a long way to go. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/Morris03.mp3] She says supporting …
Read More »Newberry city leaders to discuss Alachua County Fairgrounds issue tonight
Newberry commissioners say they’re ready to reconsider their bid to move the Alachua County fairgrounds from east Gainesville to the Canterbury Shoplace equestrian park. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Katerina Sardi spoke with Newberry Mayor Bill Conrad about the reason behind the changing mood. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPNewberryQAFinal111311.mp3] The Newberry City Commission will meet tonight starting …
Read More »Newberry to reconsider fairgrounds bid
The City of Newberry will likely pull out of its bid to move the Alachua County fairgrounds to the Canterbury Showplace. Newberry Mayor Bill Conrad says the city will continue its plans for sports tourism in other ways. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/Conrad02.mp3] He says the city is reconsidering its plans because of poor …
Read More »Bustling downtown brings weekend watch for police
UF Homecoming, Hemp Fest and Occupy Gainesville will be at the top of the Gainesville Police Department’s safety watch list this weekend. GPD Corporal Angelina Valuri says GPD is not changing protocol for the Homecoming football game, but will be more concentrated in Downtown Gainesville. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/Valuri04.mp3] Valuri says GPD is …
Read More »Search continues for suspected kidnapper
The Gainesville Police Department is continuing their search for a suspect involved in a student kidnapping Tuesday night. GPD Corporal Angelina Valuri says the student brought the suspect into his apartment where the hours-long kidnapping continued. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/Valuri02.mp3] GPD identified the suspect as Ronald Newman, an armed 44-year-old man with a …
Read More »Final Haven Acres cats find a home
The last of the cats rescued from Haven Acres in June are finding a new home today. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/KATVOICER.mp3] These remaining cats tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which made them difficult to place in private homes. Nearly 700 cats were rescued from the Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary, and have been …
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