Government and politics

All eyes are on South Carolina as the state holds its Republican primaries tomorrow. So far, Rick Santorum has won one state – Iowa, and Mitt Romney has won one – New Hampshire. Now, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are closely tied in South Carolina, then after that, it’s on to …

With the Florida primary just a few days away, the University of Florida is making an effort to involve the younger generation in the political process. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports, new technology at the Bob Graham Center on campus offers a virtual experience in which students can …

It’s been an active week in the GOP race to the presidency with the South Carolina debate last night and resignation of John Hunstman from the campaign trail.  Political scientists are weighing in on the stats of the primary election. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Katiana Krawchenko spoke with University of South Florida political …

Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning resigned today. Browning will continue in his position until February 17th, after Florida’s Presidential Preference primary on January 31st. Browning cited wanting to spend more time with his family as his reason for resigning. Governor Scott commended Browning’s dedication, saying Browning was instrumental in implementing …

Another step on the presidential election trail for 2012 is being taken today, in New Hampshire.  Republicans arre deciding who they favor as their party’s nominee to face President Barrack Obama in the general election.  A Univeristy of Florida graduate is part of the national press corps that’s been tracking …

Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session get underway this week.  Florida Pulbic Radio’s Tom Flanigan reports that this year’s gathering of lawmakers will be unique in several ways. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/sessionpreview0106d.mp3] WUFT-FM will carry Florida Governor Rick Scott’s “State of the State” address tomorrow with live coverage beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The High Springs City Commission will look at figures related to a proposal under which the city would take over day-to-day operations of Poe Springs Park on Thursday afternoon. WUFT-FM’s Chris Peralta spoke with High Springs City Commissioner Bob Barnas, who is spearheading the proposal, about the plan. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BarnasQNA1.mp3] Barnas …

The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office is buzzing this morning with voters registering to take part in elections at the end of this month. Supervisor of Elections Pam Carpenter says it is the last day to register, but the elections office will accept applications all day. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/01/CARPENTER4.mp3] The city …

This morning, hundreds gathered along the shore of Marion County’s Ocklawaha River to support Interfaith Emergency Services at its annual benefit breakfast. As WUFT-FM’s Tori Petry reports, the event brought both funds and fellowship to the Marion County community. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CampfireBreakfastWRAP.mp3]

Qualifying for the open Ocala District 3 City Council seat is underway, and Marion County Assistant Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox expects interest in the seat to be high. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/WILCOX1.mp3] He says part of the interest in the seat may be driven by economic concerns or other special interests that …