One year after taking over, the state of Florida returns Silver Springs State Park to its natural roots centered around the Silver Springs and Silver River.
Read More »Despite mild winter, car maintenance for cooler weather still key in Florida
When it comes to wintery states, Florida may not come to mind. However, Floridians should know how to keep their car running for the season in case the temperatures do drop. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’S Ryanne Doumet has more on some of the car issues you want to check in advance of …
Read More »New clinic to serve low-income patients
A clinic southwest of Gainesville will serve patients from low-income families. The project is lead by Southwest Advocacy Group.
Read More »Commissioners sworn in
Three newly elected county commissioners were sworn into office Tuesday morning in Gainesville. Commissioners Robert Hutchinson, Charles Chestnut and incumbent Mike Byerly each gave acceptance speeches.
Read More »Event raises money to fight leukemia and lymphoma
Every year, people come together to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk Event. The event takes place in communities all across North America including right here in Gainesville. During the event, participants carry illuminated balloons in support and remembrance of those who are fighting …
Read More »Professor Susan MacManus discusses how Hurricane Sandy will affect election, voting
Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney took a few days off of the campaign trail as a result of Hurricane Sandy's trek across the Northeast. Both candidates have been using other politicians as representatives in their absence and have planned to get back to campaigning this week to visit crucial areas.
Read More »Cancer initiative raises awareness among voters
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is raising awareness about cancer-related issues with the hope of making the disease a priority topic during the upcoming 2012 election. The Cancer Votes initiative brought its efforts to Gainesville Wednesday.
Read More »Local experts discuss importance of presidential debates
President Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney will face off Wednesday night in this year's first televised presidential debate.
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