During this Veteran’s Day Holiday weekend, it seems appropriate to look back on a special day in Marion County. On Thursday, June 24th, 2004 several thousand people turned out at Veteran’s Park in Ocala to welcome home the 351st Military Police Company. The 130-member unit arrived on buses and participated in a short parade through … Continue reading Remembering The Return of the 351st Military Police Company In Ocala
Category: Features
From my audio archives: Peter Rowan performed before sellout crowds in Gainesville and Melrose, FL in 2012 and 2013
Folk and bluegrass icon Peter Rowan and his Bluegrass band made a tour stop in Gainesville at the historic Thomas Center on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013. In May of 2012 Grammy Award Winner and 5-time Grammy nominee Rowan gave his only Florida performance that year as part of the Shakerag Concert Series in Melrose. It … Continue reading From my audio archives: Peter Rowan performed before sellout crowds in Gainesville and Melrose, FL in 2012 and 2013
“Song Weaver” Amy Carol Webb
Music critics have described Miami Springs singer songwriter Amy Carol Webb as passionate, powerful and profound. The nationally acclaimed acoustic musician is known as a Miami Herald, “One to Watch,” a Billboard “Act to Watch” and New Times “Best Solo Artist.” Donna Green-Townsend takes a closer look at just what inspires this award-winning artist in … Continue reading “Song Weaver” Amy Carol Webb
Jacksonmania In Jacksonville (update)
UPDATE: October 28th, 2013 Conrad Murray, the physician a California jury held responsible for the death of pop star Michael Jackson, is scheduled for release from prison today. His attorney says Murray wants to get his medical license back so he can set up a practice in Texas. Meanwhile, earlier this month a California jury decided that … Continue reading Jacksonmania In Jacksonville (update)
Former Gov. Bob Graham Weighs In On Gov’t Shutdown, Adena Springs Ranch and Syria
While visiting Gainesville, former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham voiced his opinion on current issues such as the government shutdown, conflicts in Syria, the Adena Springs Ranch permit request and Silver Springs State Park. Bob Graham, former governor of Florida and former U.S. senator, discusses current issues. Having served as governor … Continue reading Former Gov. Bob Graham Weighs In On Gov’t Shutdown, Adena Springs Ranch and Syria
Land of Flowers Music Video (highlighting area lake levels past and present)
Singer songwriter Elisabeth Williamson was so saddened by the low level of Gatorbone Lake in the Keystone Heights area in recent years that she wrote a song about it called, “Land of Flowers.” Lake levels in many North Central Florida lakes have been low for a long period of time (some say since 2005, the … Continue reading Land of Flowers Music Video (highlighting area lake levels past and present)
The Effort To Save The Florida Panther
(From my archives) Florida’s official state animal, the Florida panther, continues to be an endangered species with only between 50 to 150 animals left in the wild. Many of the big cats are hit by cars each year. Florida’s growing population has encroached on the panther’s historic territory. As Donna Green-Townsend reports, wildlife biologists and … Continue reading The Effort To Save The Florida Panther
UF Neonatal Equine Unit: Helping Sick Foals
(From my archives: Originally aired on Florida File on WUFT-TV in 1990) The University of Florida Large Animal Hospital Neonatal Foal Intensive Care Unit was one of the first facilities dedicated to neonatal medicine for foals. Veterinarians and highly trained staff care for the most sensitive and complicated equine cases at the facility. They also … Continue reading UF Neonatal Equine Unit: Helping Sick Foals
Alachua County Environmental Protection Director Addresses Lake Levels, Sinkholes and Water Usage
Despite all of the recent rainfall, Florida is still in desperate need of water to help fill area lakes and more importantly the Floridan aquifer. Many lake residents are blaming overpumping of the aquifer by agriculture, utilities and other businesses for the low water levels in area lakes around Keystone Heights. Business owners around Orange … Continue reading Alachua County Environmental Protection Director Addresses Lake Levels, Sinkholes and Water Usage
Former UF QB Danny Wuerffel honored at UF-TN game
Gator fans gave a warm welcome to former University of Florida Quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel during the UF-TN game on Saturday. Wuerffel, a member of the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame Induction Class, sauntered onto the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as the guest celebrity to lead the Orange and Blue in … Continue reading Former UF QB Danny Wuerffel honored at UF-TN game