Many parents are upset about cuts being made to school art programs but one Florida parent is taking a step towards saving the arts in these schools. At 53 years old, Steve Wheeler will run an Ultra marathon beginning tomorrow to raise funds for the arts. Wheeler credits his daughter’s …

During the school year, more than 1.6 million Florida students depend on free or reduced price school meals.  When school lets out for summer break, many of these students no longer have access to a nutritional meal. Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner kicked off the state’s summer nutrition program today.  Summer BreakSpots offers meals …

Are you buckled up?  Law enforcement is doubling-up–to make sure you wear your seat belt.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Forrest Smith tells us about the annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPCLICKIT.mp3]

The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports of the approximately 636,000 individuals who are homeless on a given night in America, nearly 4 in 10 are unsheltered. This exemplifies the need for supporting homeless shelters across the nation. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports how some Gainesville shelters are getting …

University of Florida President Bernie Machen is suggesting the school’s reserve funds may help delay budget cuts. President Machen says people should keep in mind reserves aren’t a solution to the cuts. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports on the details of these reserves, and UF’s current budget proposal standing. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPBudgetCutsNS.mp3]

Downtown Gainesville will be host to numerous musical artists from the area and across the state. The annual Free Fridays Concert Series is kicking off tonight in downtown Gainesville at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with Event Coordinator David Ballard about this series of live music …

Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is urging teens to celebrate the 2012 prom season responsibly. Underage possession and consumption of alcohol could result in up to 60 days in jail, not to mention the consequences of drunk driving. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports how a local high school is taking …

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey reports every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted.  A new victim was added to those statistics Wednesday night in the Gainesville area. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports on the sexual assault that took place near the …

George Zimmerman faced Trayvon Martin’s parents this morning for the first time since killing the Sanford teen almost two months ago. A 150-thousand dollar bond was set for Zimmerman in the televised court hearing. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with CBS news correspondent Peter King about the details of …

Many Florida schools have been giving the FCAT this week, a test many teachers find controversial. This coming weekend teachers will have the opportunity to voice their concerns about their role in the classroom.  As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, hundreds of North Florida educators from the Panhandle to Marion County will showcase …