A new bill proposed by two Florida senators could push the speed limit on highways and interstates up by 5 miles per hour.
Read More »The American Academy of Pediatrics Suggests Monitoring Childrens’ Media Diets
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that parents should monitor their children’s “media diet” more closely.
Read More »20 Months After I-75 Crash, Electronic Signs Still At Least A Year Away
Construction on electronic signs along areas of Interstate 75 should begin around January, nearly two years after the 20-vehicle pileup that inspired public concern over drivers’ safety on the highway.
Read More »Remembering those who sacrificed for freedom
Just 68 years ago, the course of American history was changed when 160-thousand allied troops stormed the coast of Normandy. On the eve of D-day, WUFT-FM’s Lisa Greenberg reports more on the lives of those lost in Normandy. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/06/D-Day-Wrap1.mp3|titles=D-Day Wrap]
Read More »Major grant gives UF’s College of Dentistry something to smile about
The University of Florida is one of 7 institutions to receive a $67- million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lisa Greenberg spoke with UF’s National Dental Practice Based Research Network Education and Training Coordinator Deborah McEdward about how the grant will benefit both dental …
Read More »First privately funded rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center
Space-X’s Falcon 9 rocket carried the unmanned Dragon capsule into space today from Cape Canveral, Fla., marking the first time a private company has sent a spacecraft to the space station. The mission is considered the first test of NASA’s plan to outsource space missions to privately funded companies now that its …
Read More »SFC grads caged in no longer
The Santa Fe Teaching Zoo will graduate 38 student zookeepers from the Zoo Animal Technology Program today. Director of Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Jonathan Miot says the college’s program is unique because it gives students on job experience in the accredited teaching zoo. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/05/Miot1.mp3] The graduates will receive an …
Read More »State partners with local organizations to promote teen driving
Students Against Destructive Decisions and the “I DRIVE SAFELY” program have teamed up in Florida to promote responsible teen driving at a local level. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lisa Greenberg spoke with SADD Statewide Coordinator Danielle Branciforte about this program. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SADDQALisaGreenburg.mp3]
Read More »Industry standards helped isolate mad cow case
Despite concerns about a case of mad cow disease found in California, the meat on your dinner plate is just fine. University of Florida IFAS Meat Specialist Chad Carr says this case should show how well the firewalls in the meat industry are working to prevent health risks. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Carr2.mp3] Carr …
Read More »Gainesville residents going bananas over wild monkey roaming the city
The monkey business continues as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission searches for the Patas monkey first spotted last week in Gainesville. FWC Public Information Coordinator Karen Parker says, while Patas monkeys can be aggressive, this animal seems to present no danger. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Parker2.mp3] If the monkey is spotted, Parker …
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