Tag Archives: Alachua County

The federal government is investigating a potential problem with school buses used across the nation.  Alachua County Public Schools Transportation Director Harrell Harrison says parents don’t have to worry about the school buses in the county. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/Harrison1.mp3] The model in question could stall without any warning, but Harrison adds buses …

The Gainesville housing market may be looking up. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s CameronTaylor spoke with the Alachua County Association of Realtors President Craig Wilburn about the outlook of the Gainesville Housing market. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/WilburnQNACT.mp3]

Clay County’s “Don’t Play in Clay” operation has now brought about the arrest of more than 20 sex offenders. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Jonee Lewis spoke with Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Todd Kelly about the most recent arrest made last night. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/StingQnA.mp3]

The Alachua County Commission unanimously approved the new Shands drug addiction and eating disorders facility earlier this week. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Rachel Stern . [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPResidenceInnFinal.mp3]

Gainesville Fire Rescue Press Release Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke coming from the Oak Park High Rise at NE 8th Avenue at 8:00 p.m. last night.  The building’s fire alarm system activated and the buildings residents, mostly elderly, began to evacuate as firefighters arrived.   The smoke …

With heavy smoke hanging in the air around North Central Florida, county health officials are urging people to stay indoors. Alachua County Health Department Medical Executive Director John Colon says even the healthiest person can expect to see some side effects from the smoke. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/COLON1.mp3] He says those with allergy …

Earth Day, as most people know it, falls on April 22nd each year. But as WUFT-FM’s Steven Gallo reports, the University of Florida is getting a jump start on promoting sustainability with its Campus Earth Day. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/farmersmarketChrisGilmoreStevenGallo.mp3] [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20120406-Earth-day.mp4″] UF’s all-male acapella group, “The Staff,” performs during the Campus …

Some victims of sexual assault are using a unique art form to find a way to heal.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports during sexual assault awareness month a local art exhibit is showcasing a medium sexual assault victims can use on their road to recovery. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SurvivorsArtNickelleSmith4052012.mp3] The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime …

Despite the rising gas prices, Alachua County spring breakers are not missing out on their traditional 78 mile trip to Crescent Beach. Saint Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Spokesman Jay Humphreys says families and high schoolers are flooding the beach and this spring break will help bring in a lot …

Last week, Governor Rick Scott signed off on a piece of legislation which will make changes to Medicaid billing that could cost Alachua County millions of dollars. The bill includes a provision making counties responsible for 85% of unpaid bills related to medicaid patients hospitalized for more than 10 days, a process …