Another summer weekend in North Florida has begun, and for some it is a chance for a trip to the beaches in St.Augustine. But this weekend, one group of surfers will be out in the water remembering one of its own, who died on July 11. University of Florida student …

The school year in Alachua County is about one month away.  As WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, one school board member hopes a new service will make things better for students and parents. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/07/newsharpe.mp3|titles=newsharpe]    

You may not know it,  but if you like visiting zoos and aquariums, you depend on these people.  We’re talking zoo keepers, who are being recognized this week as part of National Zoo Keeper week.  Many of the people who work in those facilities, come from Santa Fe College in Gainesville.  …

From  Lake City  – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby.  Columbia County SR 247 at a section of roadway between County Roads 240 and 242 is closed and totally impassable. Traffic detoured to …

Recently, many  paused to remember those who stormed the beaches at Normandy during World War Two.  Now, many of the World War Two veterans are in their upper 80s and 90s.  With the realization that their numbers are dwindling each year, the Ocala Honor Flight is trying to send two jets …

The College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida will be under new leadership in 2013.  Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group in Sarasota, assumes her position as dean on January 1st.  She is a 1976 graduate of the college.  McFarlin succeeds Dr. John Wright, who …

Throughout the week on Front Page, we’ve reported on the various Memorial Day activities in several North Florida counties. Today, WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports on a Memorial Day program that will take place in Gainesville on Monday morning. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MEMORIALDAYWRAPTK.mp3]

Memorial Day weekend means different things to many people. For Dr. Paul Ortiz, director of the University of Florida’s oral history program, it’s a time for him to remember his military service, and honor all who served. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, people who drive on one of Gainesville’s …

The case of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old who was shot and killed outside of Orlando, is gathering national attention.  As  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, religious leaders are organizing in Gainesville as well. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/tomfinal1.mp3|titles=tomfinal]  

[audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Showtease.mp3] A nationally known activist and academician, speaking in Gainesville today, stopped by the Bo Diddley Plaza to lend support to members of the Occupy movement.  Cornel West, who will speak tonight at University of Florida, offered his support to those downtown. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/spotCornellWestbite.mp3] Civil rights activist West, a professor at …