Since Apple released its first computer in 1976, the company has been at the forefront of a technological movement that has spanned decades with no sign of slowing down. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, today’s college students have grabbed the proverbial bull by the horns. Now companies are …

Part one:  In a mid-sized Florida city, where football is the only professional sport known, the passion of the fans burns bright despite their team’s recent annual struggles. In the first part of his two part report, Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman explores the unbreakable bond between franchise, and city. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/JagsPart1Mixdown.mp3] Part …

Gainesville city staff has completed contract negotiations on a plan to install red light cameras, and city commissioners will see the draft soon. The commission is scheduled to discuss the current proposal this week.  City Attorney Marion Radson once the program is approved it would still be a few months …

Children from Santa Fe’s Little School spent this morning raising money for sick children. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, the children had fun while raising the money, all through the power of some three-wheeled bikes. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/fundraiserFPtrikeathon.mp3]

As the Florida football season heads towards its waning weeks, many sports fans in Gainesville will turn their attention to the basketball team. But as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, there’s another sport on the rise in town, and it comes from across the pond. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/RugbyFeature mixdown.mp3]

President Obama’s recent announcement that virtually all of America’s soldiers would return home for good after nine years of war ensured troops would finally stop battling in Iraq. However, as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, for those returning from combat, sometimes the biggest battle is fought at home. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/veteransVAwrap.mp3]

Each year near Halloween, cultures from all over the world rejoice in the spirit of the holiday… telling spooky stories, passing out candy and carving pumpkins. But as WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, for one group of Gainesville architects, carving pumpkins is more than amusement, it’s a gift. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/pumpkincarveoffFPfinal.mp3] (News Sources: Shands …

[audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MarcWhitemanProject.mp3] Yet another case of prescription drug abuse has been reported in Florida. A doctor from Palmetto Bay was charged with trafficking and sale of oxycodone earlier this week, a first degree felony. Just last week, a Publix employee was arrested for stealing prescription drugs. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc …

“Go outside and have an experience with nature— it can be life-changing.  That’s the sentiment of nationally recognized author Richard Louv.  Louv will be speaking this Sunday at Santa Fe’s College’s new Fine Arts Hall.   The event is open to the public, and will stress the importance of “getting back to nature.”  Florida’s 89.1, …

Saturday’s matchup against 3rd-ranked Alabama will pit the 12th-ranked Gators against their toughest opponent yet. Despite the fact that the game is still more than 24-hours away, the excitement in Gainesville is already palpable. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman, talks to the fans, and the voice of the Gators in …