George Zimmerman will remain in jail after his first court appearance earlier today where he pled not guilty to charges for the death of 17-year old Sanford teen, Trayvon Martin. The nation went into a frenzy after the 28-year old was not arrested for shooting and killing Martin.  Now that Zimmerman is in custody, …

Some victims of sexual assault are using a unique art form to find a way to heal.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports during sexual assault awareness month a local art exhibit is showcasing a medium sexual assault victims can use on their road to recovery. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SurvivorsArtNickelleSmith4052012.mp3] The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime …

Controversy continues to swirl around the shooting death of Sanford teen, Trayvon Martin. As the FDLE continues its investigation, Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports on what African-American mothers are worried about. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPBlackMomsandTrayvonn.mp3]

“The Mob” features the work of 40 Gainesville artists at Thornebrook Gallery (photo courtesy of Thornebrook Gallery) Primavera is a month long string of events in its first year celebrating Gainesville’s art scene and culture. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports how a local gallery is helping to kick things …

Spring is here and North Central Floridians are getting an opportunity to take advantage of this season of rebirth. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with Florida’s Eden Executive Director Annie Pais about Primavera, a month-long series of events Pais hopes will put Gainesville on the map. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/PrimaveraQA.mp3] That was Florida’s Eden …

Florida’s unemployment rate has fallen below 10-percent for the first time in 2 years according to the Florida Deparment of Economic Opportunity. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, there are some programs in place to help North Central Florida job seekers no matter how bad their situation might seem. …

In a long-awaited ruling, Judge Jackie Fulford today struck down the 3-percent pension charge levied on public employees in the Florida Retirement System prior to last July 1, calling it “Unconstitutional.” Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith spoke with Alachua County Education Association President Karen McCann who says today’s ruling is …

Every year, Florida law enforcement braces itself for students being let out of classes for Spring Break. The University of Florida and Santa Fe College are taking extra steps to help their students stay safe. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SpringBreakFINAL.mp3]

Floridians are quite familiar with water policies. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, a University of Florida confernce is focusing its attention on the evolution of regulating the state’s H2O. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/EnvironmentalConference.mp3]

There is a move in some states to ban food stamp recipients from buying junk food. But as Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, a Florida state senator wants her proposed bill to prevent taxpayer funds from buying what some are calling “unhealthy foods.” [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/NO-Junk-for-Food-Stamps.mp3|titles=NO Junk for Food Stamps]