The task force set up by Governor Rick Scott to evaluate Florida’s “stand your ground” law held its first public hearing today. The law says that a person does not have to retreat in the face of a threat and can use deadly force if fearing danger of death or serious harm. Florida’s …
Read More »Church and state debate in north Florida
A monument outside a courthouse in Bradford County has sparked some recent debate. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Keaton Webb reports on the controversy surrounding the Ten Commandments Monument. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/06/10-Commandments-WRAP.mp3|titles=10 Commandments WRAP]
Read More »Alachua talks about its alcohol sale policy
A final reading for an ordinance to change selling times of alcohol on Sundays in the city of Alachua is scheduled for the end of this month. Florida’s 89 point 1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo spoke with Adam Buchari assistant to the city manager of Alachua, about changes to the city’s …
Read More »David Colburn shares his goals for the Bob Graham Center at UF
Former University of Florida Provost and distinguished historian and commentator on Florida politics, Professor David R. Colburn has been appointed interim director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service on the UF campus. The Center provides a wide variety of lectures, public forums and specialized curriculum designed to create the next …
Read More »Religious controversy rattles the residents of Bradford County
A recent controversy has taken over the town of Starke, Fla., regarding a monument of the Ten Commandments outside the Bradford County Courthouse. So far more than 100 people have protested in the ongoing debate over the religious marker on county property. One organization that is against the marker is …
Read More »Decision to remove transit tax from ballot gets mixed reactions
A transit sales tax will no longer be on the ballot for Alachua County voters this fall. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez reports on the Alachua County Commission’s decision and how Gainesville city commissioners are taking the news. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPCommissionerTaxFINAL.mp3]
Read More »New poll shows presidential race looking more positive for Romney in Florida
Things may be looking better for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney among Florida voters. A new poll from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute shows him pulling ahead of President Obama. Assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute Peter Brown says this isn’t unique to the state of Florida. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Brown1QuinPoll.mp3] The …
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioner Poe outlines his goals
Having just been sworn into office Thursday, District 1 Gainesville City Commissioner Lauren Poe looks to bring the community together. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Blake Alderman spoke with him about what he looks to accomplish. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/QAPoeBlakeAlderman.mp3]
Read More »Out-of-state congressional donations on the rise
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 …
Read More »State wants deceased individuals removed from voter rolls
Florida is calling on county election supervisors to remove more than 53,000 dead people from the state’s voting rolls. State officials this year checked Social Security files and concluded that people who died were still registered to vote. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Fernanda Ponce spoke with Citrus County Supervisor of Elections Susan …
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