Gainesville residents are pulling out their umbrellas, as this week continues to deliver more rain showers. But Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Ludie Bond says this is a welcome weather change. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/bond1recentrain.mp3] Bond says in the battle between rain and active fires, the constant weather change plays a huge role. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/bond2recentrain.mp3]
Read More »New Alachua County Commissioner Winston Bradley says he is pro-business
Winston Bradley started his first week in office in the new commission seat with a running start. His fellow commissioners welcomed him with open arms. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette reports on Bradley’s inaugural plans for the year. Also posted: a WUFT-TV report by reporter Sanika Dange. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/NewCommissionerWRAP.mp3] [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20120221-WinstonBradley.mp4″]
Read More »The curse of fame
Hollywood and fans around the world mourned the death of a music icon over the weekend. But as Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, the memory of Whitney Houston will live on in her music and her message to the next generation. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/Mixdown-SD-FINAL.mp3|titles=Mixdown SD FINAL]
Read More »Whooping cranes ground themselves
The migrating whooping cranes will no longer be reaching their original destination. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, some recent storms may be to blame. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SDwhoopingcranewrap.mp3]
Read More »Gainesville At-Large candidates looking to the run-off
Tuesday night election results have led two At-Large candidates to face off in Gainesville’s runoff election, but Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange says to one of the candidates, this is not a surprise. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/01/SDPoewrap1.mp3] WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis says another run-off candidate hopes the smaller field of candidates will mean more …
Read More »Two At-Large campaigns celebrate, and get ready to start again
Update: All precincts now reporting. Run-off confirmed. It looks like a run-off for the Gainesville city commission At-Large 1 seat. With one precinct still outstanding, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis says the Nathan Skop campaign is getting ready for the next step. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/01/CHIPVOICER.mp3] WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange says Lauren Poe’s campaign will still …
Read More »Gilchrist County school system achieves top 5 ranking
The Gilchrist County School District is ranked fifth in the list of 67 state school districts in a ranking released by the Florida Department of Education today. Though Gilchrist County is one of the smaller Florida counties, Gilchrist County School Superintendent Don Thomas says the real secret to a successful …
Read More »Amping up safety measures at Santa Fe
Efforts to keep students safe in light of a recent kidnapping at Santa Fe College may lead to permanent changes to safety procedures on campus. SFC General Counsel Patti Locascio says they are considering more lighting, as a start. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/01/LOCASCIO6.mp3] She says they are currently supporting the Alachua County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Public awareness saving the lives of pets
Euthanasia numbers have dropped by 6,000 in the past 10 years. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, Animal Services are determined to see the pattern continue. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPEuthanasia.mp3] And nationally, 60% of dogs and 70% of cats brought into animal shelters are euthanized each year. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Jessica Becerra reports, …
Read More »The race for the GOP nomination opens up
With the upcoming Republican caucus in January, the GOP candidate race is still reeling from Herman Cain’s withdrawal. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, the withdrawal is opening doors for other potential Republican nominees. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SDCainWrapFinal.mp3]
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