Samantha Narson, Author at WUFT News

Gainesville artist sculpts the future while honoring the past

March 7, 2022 Arts and Entertainment, Florida Good

The entire time she was sculpting James Marshall Lee, Brooke Madsen didn’t realize she was memorializing him.

Local firm assists with Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign

November 29, 2021 Business and development, Florida Good, Statewide

The Mortgage Firm is starting a new tradition for the holidays. It’s now a part of the Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. This program is dedicated to spreading Christmas cheer to kids.

Gainesville’s regional transit system is reducing service

November 1, 2021 Business and development, Education, Florida Good, Statewide, Transportation

RTS reduced the frequency of bus rides today. This change is due to fewer riders, according to Gainesville Public Information Officer Rossana Passaniti. RTS Transit Operator Keith Fagan hopes the adjustments give him more days off to spend quality time with his family.

Gators vs. Volunteers in Blood Drive Competition

September 20, 2021 Education, Florida Good, Statewide

The University of Florida and the University of Tennessee are facing off for the annual Lifesouth What Colors Do You Bleed Blood Drive. The two schools have engaged in this friendly competition for 17 years.

Big Businesses, Little People

August 4, 2021 Coronavirus

This multi-part documentary explores the post-pandemic changes that businesses and people are facing. The COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly infected every area of people’s lives. The spread of these small droplets created a massive ripple in what we knew to be normal and its effects are still being felt today. In …

Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring Helps Bring Tourism To Levy County Amid Pandemic

January 25, 2021 Arts and Entertainment, Coronavirus, Environment

Aiding local Levy County businesses amidst pandemic challenges, Devil's Den continues to drive unique tourism to North Central Florida.

Santa Fe College Receives Largest Single Donation Of $40 Million From MacKenzie Scott

December 17, 2020 Heard It On WUFT-FM

Scott has given over 4.1 billion dollars to 384 organizations to support people suffering economic effects of the pandemic, including Santa Fe College.