For some underrepresented students, financing a college education might seem far fetched. A scholarship program at the University of Florida has been helping students who can’t afford college to do just that. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, the Florida Opportunity Scholarship program is getting the assistance it needs to …

A permanent home can mean the world to foster children bouncing from one foster home to the next. Permanence gives these children stability and security they may have lacked in previous households. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, there’s been a jump in the number of kids getting to …

The nuclear energy plant planned to be constructed in Levy County has been getting mixed reviews ever since it was proposed. A new decision from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is bringing this plant back into question. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith, this decision might have a significant impact on …

With thousands of young adults flocking to Gainesville each year to attend school, a new survey shows senior citizens should increase their desire to live here as well.  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports why recent survey shows Gainesville as one of the best places to live for citizens over …

Supporters and opponents of gay marriage continue to contemplate whether or not to buy that next order of waffle fries from Chick-fil-A. After the company’s president gave his opinion on the controversial social issue, people began to question if their personal beliefs should come in the way of where they …

An entire month is being dedicated to raising awareness for how important it is to buy from local farmers. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, buying locally isn’t only healthier, it can provide a boost to the community’s economy as well. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPFarmtoRestaurant.mp3]

With the 2012 presidential election right around the corner, President Obama is looking to Floridians for their vote. Over the years, Florida has always been a state candidates keep a close watch on. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports on the importance of the President making stops in Florida like …

It’s been a few weeks since the Salvation Army was summoned to Live Oak to help with relief efforts after Tropical Storm Debby took a toll on the city. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith talked with Salvation Army Lieutenant Preston Lewis who has been in Live Oak from day one. He gave an …

The Doris Bardon Community Cultural Center is bringing back its Sunday Soirees.  The soirees were made popular by the late Gainesville activist Doris Bardon.  Gainesville musician Cathy Dewitt is helping to plan these weekend events, and says it’s great to pay homage to someone who was such an asset to …

Swarms of mosquitoes are the latest hardship facing North Florida residents as they clean up after Tropical Storm Debby.  Now a mosquito spraying task force has been activated by the state to provide relief requested by several counties.  As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports there are researchers who make a living …