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An entire month is being dedicated to raising awareness for how important it is to buy from local farmers. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, buying locally isn’t only healthier, it can provide a boost to the community’s economy as well. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPFarmtoRestaurant.mp3]

Veterans from the first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, as well as other veterans from other submarines recently met in Ocala for a dedication ceremony to the men who had served on the historical vessel. Florida’s 89-point-one Liana Charles talks to the veterans about their experiences at sea during …

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 …

Memorial Day is this coming up Monday and that means the Veterans for Peace will be putting up tombstones along NW 8th Avenue in Gainesville, just east of NW 34th Street. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with president of the Gainesville chapter of Veterans for Peace Scott Camil about the display …

The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports of the approximately 636,000 individuals who are homeless on a given night in America, nearly 4 in 10 are unsheltered. This exemplifies the need for supporting homeless shelters across the nation. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports how some Gainesville shelters are getting …

The US Department of Agriculture says one in five Alachua county residents struggles to buy food. The agency also says one in four children face hunger regularly. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo says one of Gainesville’s largest food banks is tackling this problem head on. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/05/STEPHSBREADOFTHEMIGHTYREVISED.mp3] The warehouse holds a …

Rolling tires and sounding trumpets, all in loving memory of a University of Florida student. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Bianca Ventura reports, Michael Edmonds may have passed away too soon, but his memory will never fade. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Edmondsmemorialfinalwrap.mp3]

Songs, prayer and remembrance this morning at a breakfast to honor a fallen civil rights leader.  WUFT-FM’s Lisa Greenberg says the Paramount Plaza hotel in Gainesville is full of local officials gathering in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/LISAVOICER.mp3]

The city of Gainesville is joining a nationwide project to raise awareness on the issues farmworkers face. Interfaith for Immigrant Justice Organizer Kim Hunter says farmworkers work under very dangerous conditions. Hunter hopes to educate residents on the importance of farmworkers in their community. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/HunterSB.mp3] The city will officially acknowledge …

Florida’s unemployment rate has fallen below 10-percent for the first time in 2 years according to the Florida Deparment of Economic Opportunity. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, there are some programs in place to help North Central Florida job seekers no matter how bad their situation might seem. …