Jason Hackett
Jason is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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Many people regard Ocala Florida as the horse capital of the world. Horses are raised there both domestically and for racing purposes. While many people…
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There were tense moments at a Bay County School Board meeting Tuesday afternoon as a disgruntled ex-convict pulled out a gun and opened fire. The event…
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Perhaps the most iconic figure in University of Florida football this decade, besides Tim Tebow, is head coach Urban Meyer. But after six years, and…
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Once again, the St. Francis house is providing hot Thanksgiving meals to the homeless on Thanksgiving day. After the controversy over meal limits last…
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New TSA Regulations recently put in place have brought up issues of security vs privacy. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Jason Hackett went to Gainesville…
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A new report released today(Tuesday) shows troubling findings among black male students in public schools. According to the report, the gap between black…
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Voters in Alachua County said yes to “Ordinance number one” in Tuesday’s election. The measure puts a curfew on airboats on bodies of water in Alachua…
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The night most kids, and some adults have been waiting for all year is just days away. We’re talking about Halloween. Candy aside, ghosts are a big theme…
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Many people wore purple this week to remember the lesbian, gay, bisexual teens who have recently comitted suicide. Meanwhile, the debate over how to deal…
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On Wednesday (October 6) it was out with the old and in with the new at the University of Florida’s School of Music. Recently, the school acquired brand…