Government and politics

Students and local residents heading out to the O'Connell Center this afternoon should know about important security measures in place.

It's barely been 24 hours since people learned Michelle Obama is coming to the University of Florida and lines for tickets were still packed this morning.

With First Lady Michelle Obama scheduled to speak at the University of Florida on Monday, many people are wondering how the event will affect things on campus. Maj. Brad Barber said there is no parking restrictions that day although traffic will heavier than normal.

Just under 24 hours after the visit by First Lady Michelle Obama was officially announced, WUFT chatted with John Reiskind, chair of the Alachua County Democratic Party, about the significance of Mrs. Obama’s visit to the community and what impacts it could have for the President’s campaign.

More than 18 hours before the Obama campaign confirmed first lady Michelle Obama would visit the University of Florida, the news seeped out on Twitter and Facebook.

The Obama for America campaign confirmed that First Lady Michelle Obama will be speaking to supporters at the O’Connell Center Monday at 3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, though tickets are required due to space limitations.

The proposal would increase the existing sales tax from 6.5 to 6.75 percent

Updated 3:10 p.m. Obama for America has confirmed that First Lady Michelle Obama will be speaking at the O'Connell Center Monday at 3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, however tickets are required due to the limited space.

A New York University Stern School professor spoke with WUFT about civility in American politics. The event was part of the Bob Graham Center election series.

There was a small bounce for each Romney and Obama after their respective party conventions, however that effect has already begun to wane, says Susan McManus, a professor at the University of South Florida.