Christmas decorations, festive lights and holiday parades are staples in many small towns this time of year. WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris tells us how “The Good Life Community” in the city of Alachua rings in the holiday season on their historic Main Street. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/BurrisAlachuaFinalWRAP.mp3]
Read More »Lawmakers may tackle bill over winter break vs. Christmas break
The debate between Christmas Break and Winter Break has resurfaced with a new bill in Florida state senate. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Meredith Chipman has more on this holiday controversy. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MGCChristmasBreak.mp3]
Read More »Ocala residents getting ready for weekend parade
Seventy thousand people are expected to line up on East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala tomorrow for the 63rd annual Christmas Parade. Marion County Schools Public Relations officer Kevin Christian says approximately 120 units, including floats, marching bands and community groups will take part in the parade. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/Christian3.mp3] He says …
Read More »Christmas packages head to troops overseas
The Military Support Group of Alachua County compiled 90 care packages to send to overseas military last night. Local families with deployed friends or loved ones can submit addresses to the support group for their soldier to get a monthly present. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Meredith Chipman spoke with President Pam Krueger about the …
Read More »Trustees meeting begins with big votes on the table
The University of Florida Board of Trustees has kicked off today’s meeting and WUFT-FM’s Bothaina Saleh says University of Florida President Bernie Machen has begun today’s discussions with a positive look forward. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/BETHVOICER1.mp3] But WUFT-FM’s Laura Christmas says some tough decisions are facing the Board in the next few hours. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/LAURAVOICER2.mp3]
Read More »Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Christmas play sheds light on family secrets
Sometimes the under-currents of family stress make their appearance during the holidays. That is one way to describe “A Christmas from Heck.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Caitlin Lawrence has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ChristmasHeckWrap.mp3] Play runs December 2nd – December 18th at 619 S. Main St. Benefit preview show December 1 at 8 p.m.
Read More »Holiday favorites open this weekend at the Hippodrome State Theatre
The Hippodrome State Theatre is celebrating the holiday season with a re-make of one of America’s favorite holiday movies, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kristin Hammel sat down with veteran actor Christopher Swan to talk about his role as George Bailey and 30 other characters in the one man …
Read More »Suspected serial rapist held without bond
A Marion County Judge has ruled the man suspected in five sexual assaults will remain in jail. 37-year-old Michael Alan Frye appeared before a judge this morning in his first court appearance. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/RAPEVOICER.mp3] WUFT-FM’s Laura Christmas says Frye is unlikely to receive bond. [audio:https://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/rapesuspectwrap.mp3]
Read More »The many varieties of poinsettias bring added color to holiday decorations
For the holiday season homes are often decorated with traditional lights or Christmas trees, but as WUFT’s Katie Gillen reports, there are some other options for the holiday decorations this season. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/poinsettia.mp3]
Read More »The Hippodrome’s Rusty Salling reflects on his long history as "Scrooge" in "A Christmas Carol"
“A Christmas Carol” is now on-stage at the Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville and runs alternately with a new play this year, “This Wonderful Life.” Actor Rusty Salling talked with WUFT’s Donna Green-Townsend about his longtime role as “Scrooge.” [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ChristmasCarolredo.mp3]
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