Smoking hookah is becoming a new social fad in Gainesville. But as Florida’s 89.1’s Lauren Buchwald reports, a recent study reveals hookah smoking is not a harmless alternative to cigarette smoking. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BuchwaldProjectfinal.mp3]

Over the past decade there have many high profile accidents where teenagers died in car accidents. As Florida’s 89-point-one’s Lauren Buchwald reports, Marion county public schools will be trying to educate students about preventing drunk driving tragedies this graduation and prom season using a mock D-U-I event at one of …

Marion County officials are urging area homeowners to check their eligibility on a new state housing payment program. The Florida Hardest Hit fund helps unemployed or underemployed homeowners pay their mortgages and applications are now available. Marion County Community Services Department Director Cheryl Amey says the need for this program …

A new foreclosure relief program was launched in Florida to help eligible homeowners with mortgage payments. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lauren Buchwald reports, Marion County Community Services is working with the Hardest Hit program . [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Hardest-HitWRAP.mp3]

Former Martin County commissioner Maggy Hurchalla and her sister former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of UF’s new Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration. Reno, who announced she had Parkinson’s disease in 1995 toured the new center with her sister. As Lauren Buchwald reports, the …

“The 39 Steps” is a fast-paced “whodunit” comedy. Also a thriller, the play has won two Tony Awards. “The 39 Steps” is now on stage at the Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville. The place features 4 actors who play more than 150 characters. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Lauren Buchwald spoke with …

Gator fans have a chance to size up their new head football coach and their new look football team this weekend. Dan Katz reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/orangebluegame.mp3]

This weekend’s Orange and Blue Game will draw thousands of people to Gainesville. That’s exactly what the organizers of the Santa Fe Springs Arts Festival and the Battle of the Bands are happy about. Drawing people to Gainesville’s downtown can mean an “economic boost” for the community. Thirty years ago …

Drug Abuse Warning Network researchers reported a 75% increase in the number of visits to the Emergency Room related to Ecstasy in a four year span. But as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lauren Buchwald reports, different drugs are raising bigger concerns. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/EcstasyWRAP.mp3]

The musical Hairspray won eight Tony Awards and grossed over $200-million in the film adaptation starring John Travolta. The Performing Arts Center students at P.K. Yonge in Gainesville hope to continue the success of the show this weekend. WUFT-FM’s Lauren Buchwald talked with the Performing Arts Director Sherwin Macintosh about …