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Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties will host a job fair Wednesday at the College of Central Florida. The event is will provide job seekers with networking and employment opportunities.
Read More »Students at St. Francis school react to new pope
The new pope has some students excited at the St. Francis High School. WUFT's Nickelle Smith visited the school to gauge reaction to the election of the new head of the Catholic church.
Read More »Legislature to evaluate mental health spending
Florida's mental health spending is about $39 per person per year, said Bob Sharpe, president and CEO of Florida Council for Community Mental Health.
Read More »Low housing interest rates in Gainesville creates more sales
As national housing prices stabilize, Gainesville real estate has a slight raise in sales.
Read More »GPD officer shoots man after brief chase
The Gainesville Police department is currently investigating a shooting by an officer after a car chase, police said. The man is now being treated at Shands at UF.
Read More »Explaining the fiscal cliff; a Q and A with Director of University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research Chris McCarty
A White House report said President Obama is committed to working with Congress to reduce the deficit, but what should Floridians expect with the so-called fiscal cliff. Director of the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research Chris McCarty explains the effects of the phenomenon dominating headlines.
Read More »Gator volleyball team cheers up children at Shands
The UF women's volleyball team made its 21st annual Thanksgiving visit to the children patients at Shands Sunday.
Read More »About 10,000 additional Suwannee acres designated for recreational hunting
The Suwannee River Water Managment District has added nearly 10,000 acres for public hunting. Deer, hog, turkey and small game hunting is available on these and other District lands from September to April.
Read More »Survey shows Florida seniors could swing this year’s election
With about a couple months to go before the presidential election, it’s becoming clearer that Florida will play a crucial role come November. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, candidates need to keep a close watch on the state’s older registered voters for that critical decision. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPElderlyVote.mp3]
Read More »Search continues for the next UF president
It’s been more than a couple months since University of Florida President Bernie Machen announced his resignation date. Since then, an effort has been initiated to find his replacement. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports this effort has led to UF officials calling on the public for insight into who should become …
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