Florida ranks second in the nation in cancer cases, and those who receive this unfortunate diagnosis naturally look for hope in the form of advanced treatment and clinical trials. The National Cancer Institute’s “Cancer Centers” program recognizes institutions that lead the way in research, and this year the UF Cancer …
Read More »The Point, July 14, 2023: Man who shot neighborhood burglar takes plea deal
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: One night, two lives changed forever: Case against shooter of neighborhood burglar ends in plea deal. “A man who saw a teenager burglarizing a neighbor’s vehicle in the middle …
Read More »Pianist Charu Sari to play at Ocala’s Reilly Arts Center
Pianist Charu Suri’s music combines the ragas of her native India with America’s original musical idiom, jazz, to create innovative and approachable works. She will appear at the Reilly Arts Center on Friday. WUFT’s All Things Considered host Dana Hill spoke to Charu Suri about how the improvisational nature of …
Read More »Friends of the Library book sale returns for spring sale
The Friends of the Library Alachua County District has hosted one of the region’s largest book sales for decades, and the spring 2023 sale begins Saturday at 9 a.m., running through Wednesday. WUFT’s “All Things Considered” host Dana Hill spoke with volunteer Ellen Smith about the unique aspects of the …
Read More »The Point, April 5, 2023: Protesters march to Gainesville City Hall over permitless carry
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Protesters march to City Hall a day after Gov. DeSantis signs permitless carry bill. “Dozens of protestors associated with Moms Demand Action walked from the Alachua County Public Schools District …
Read More »Dana Hill interviews NPR’s Ari Shapiro
Dana Hill recently interviewed All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro about his new book, The Best Strangers in the World. In their conversation, they discussed the acceleration of the news cycle over Shapiro’s time at NPR, how he navigates the extreme contrasts each story brings, and whether it’s challenging covering stories that hit close to home.
Read More »Westside Park playground redesign seeks to be more accessible
WUFT’s Dana Hill interviews Betsy Waite, the director of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces Public Places program about the $2 million project designed to be “boundless” and accessible to children with a wide range of abilities.
Read More »Max Weinberg’s Jukebox spins hits in Ocala
Besides classical music and opera, WUFT's Dana Hill's other musical passion is Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. He recently got to chat with their Hall of Fame drummer, Max Weinberg, in advance of the Max Weinberg's Jukebox concert at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala on Thursday, May 26.
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