Burning brush in Lafeyette and Levy counties cause smoke issues on Florida roads.
Read More »Democratic activists in Charlotte for national convention
The Democratic National Convention begins Tuesday in Charlotte. WUFT interviewed several delegates about their expectations for the event.
Read More »Republican National Convention still important despite major changes
Despite changes in the RNC, experts say it is still important in terms of the success of the Republican Party.
Read More »Tour comes to the University of Florida to engage students in politics
Group rallies to have student involvement in upcoming election.
Read More »Summer gas prices continue to rise in Florida
Summer time usually means higher prices at the pump and so far, this year hasn’t been much of an exception. Gas prices have continued to rise statewide and nationally since the beginning of July. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez spoke with Florida Triple-A spokeswoman Jessica Brady about the most recent …
Read More »Hernando County offers ways to save money and water
Local governments are constantly trying to find ways to conserve water, especially in certain areas of north central Florida where groundwater levels are still very low. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez reports, one north central Florida county is giving its residents more of a reason to participate in the …
Read More »Florida environmentalists launch petition drive toward land conservation effort
Environmentalists are launching a petition campaign for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow $10 billion in state funds over 20 years for land and water conservation in Florida. They say the legislature has slashed funding for the Florida Forever program by 97.5 percent allocating just $23 million since …
Read More »Teachers union president talks about how to improve education
Public education in the State of Florida has been making headlines this year with changes to the state’s standardized test, the FCAT, as well as the recent resignation of Florida education commissioner Gerard Robinson. WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez spoke with Florida Education Association President Andy Ford about about what the FEA …
Read More »Jonesville sinkhole is stabilizing
With the recent drought followed by torrential rains from Tropical Storm Debby, the appearance of sinkholes has increased across North Central Florida. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on how this recent weather has affected a particular sinkhole in Jonesville. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SinkholeWrapFinal.mp3]
Read More »Gainesville man who competed in Olympics looks at upcoming games
On Tuesday we talked to a University of Florida graduate living in London about how the Olympics will affect the residents of the city. Today WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez spoke with former Olympian, track announcer, jazz guitarist, who’s been living in Gainesville for years, Marty Liquori. Liquori is a member of the USA …
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