Noah Voelker died in 2009, but his family has given his active life a legacy with the group Noah's Endeavor. Shauna Mackey has more on the organization, which gives children with special needs many accessibility opportunities.
Read More »UF chemical lab remains closed following explosion
An explosion in Sisler Hall at University of Florida may force the chemical lab to remain closed through the Martin Luther King holiday. University of Florida spokeswoman Janine Sykes says they want to ensure it is safe before any students or staff return. She says equipment and policies will be reevaluated following this …
Read More »The face of the graduating class
With graduation this weekend at the University of Florida, many students will be ready to join the work force, but not all graduates will follow the “traditional” path. As WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey and Ricki Albritton report, there are many paths these students can follow after their walk across the stage. …
Read More »“Power Plant” for jobs hopes to bring in business
Despite October’s unemployment rate dropping in Florida, some areas are still struggling to create jobs. WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey says the Ocala/Marion County may have found a way to help. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/CHAMBERWRAP.mp3]
Read More »Parade marches Gator spirit downtown
The Gator Nation has come together along the streets of University Avenue. WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mackey says no time was spared getting a good seat for today’s parade. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/SHAUNAVOICER.mp3] WUFT-FM’s Bothaina Saleh says crowds along the street mean Gator merchandise flying off the shelves. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/BETHVOICER1.mp3]
Read More »Gainesville’s Pride Festival celebrates all community members
Gainesville’s annual Pride Festival will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. North Central Florida Pride Community Center Co-President Terry Fleming says this festival helps younger people gain support from the community. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/FLEMING1.mp3] The festival will feature a parade with food and entertainment starting at 2 p.m.
Read More »Drug bust in Ocala puts 22 people behind bars
Florida Law Enforcement is constantly battling with drug trafficking in the state. As WUFT-FM’s Shauna Mahkey reports, that fight saw some justice with a number of arrests yesterday. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/oxywrap.mp3]
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