Development

From Workforce Connection Workforce Connection’s Job Fair which was postponed due to the threat of Tropical Storm Debby has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 19. The job fair is open at no charge to anyone looking for work in Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. It will take place from 8 …

At the beginning of each summer’s storm season, we’re often reminded of the dangers severe weather in Florida can bring.  For some Floridians, Tropical Storm Debby has caused damaging flooding and winds.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris  spoke with Department of Consumer Services Director Tasha Carter about how go about …

The grandstands of Florida’s Daytona Speedway sporting venue will officially be smoke-free starting Friday night, July 6th. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo spoke with Lenny Santiago, Senior Director of public relations of Daytona International Speedway about how a tobacco free speedway will impact NASCAR and the fans. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SantiagoDaytonaQA.mp3]  

Many areas of North and Central Florida are home to natural springs, lakes, beaches, trails and other natural lands.  As the economy took a turn for the worse, the state’s parks and ecotourism offerings became attractive options as they are often much cheapter than vacations like cruises, theme parks and …

A popular Gainesville pizzaria is now reopen after a fire caused it to close for a few months. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Blake Alderman was at the grand reopening today and spoke with the staff about how the community rallied to help keep the business around. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SatchelsFinalforweb.mp3]

America’s teens are having to face the trials of a rough economy as they struggle to find jobs this summer.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alexys Martinez has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/WRAPTEENJOBS.mp3]

A change to Gainesville city policy may allow mobile food stands to stay open later-until 3 a.m.  Although the current law mandating they close at 10 p.m. is loosely enforced, the extension would solidify food vendors as late night hot spots. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Diaz went downtown where she …

A recent study by AAA shows there should be more travelers for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.  The number of people traveling this Memorial Day is expected to be up 1.2 percent from last year on those wanting to travel 50 miles or more. AAA spokeswoman, Jessica Brady says there are …

Despite the bad economic situation in Spain, Gov. Rick Scott is leading more than 60 business leaders and state officials there for a five-day business development mission. One of those businesses is CZA Incorporated, an organization that helps multi-national corporations integrate into the U.S. market. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with …

It’s happening in several congressional races, in states like Nebraska, Montana and Ohio. Millions of dollars from out-of-state donors and outside groups are fueling candidates’ war chests. Last week in Indiana, outside money helped Richard Mourdock beat out six-term incumbent Senator Dick Lugar in the GOP primary.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip …