Born from a shared love of classic rock and heavy metal, the band went with the name “Southbound 441” as an ode to a highway running through Gainesville. -- News from North Central Florida's public media stations on http://WUFT.org , 89.1 FM & Florida's 5. Follow WUFT News for more updates: http://www.wuft.org/news/ https://twitter.com/WUFTNews https://www.facebook.com/wuftnews/ https://instagram.com/wuftnews/

The GRU linemen competed at the Florida Municipal Electric Association and Orlando Utilities Commison's 2023 Florida Lineman Competition March 4, 2023. A multitude of companies came from all over Florida to compete at the Lineman competition hosted in Orlando, Fla. Competitors partook in events such as mutual aid and the hurtman rescue. The city of Tallahassee electric won first place overall for the journeymen competition and Ryan Kornegay of JEA won first place overall for the apprentice category. Music Credit: Country Rock by LiteSaturation

Neil Weijer, former curator of The Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection, is not just a guardian of ancient books, but an advocate for them. Weijer shares his knowledge alongside a vast collection of rare books to enrich the lives and learning journeys of students. “When I was an undergraduate, I had no idea that libraries had spaces and collections like this. It wasn’t until I was a junior that I was told to look at old materials in the special collections’ library in my college and my first thought was, 'I can do that? There’s no way,'” Weijer said. What makes a book rare? Usually, books that cannot be accessed right from the shelf, but need to be handled with the care of a curator qualifies them for this distinction. Even though these books can’t be plucked off the shelf, Weijer doesn’t want that to deter students from exploring what rare collections have to offer. If you’re interested in seeing something from our collections all you have to do is, ask. Emphasizing the accessibility of the collection is something that Neil is passionate about when it comes to his work. Everyone deserves to feel welcome in these stacks. Watching what others do and discover with the collection is a highlight of Neil’s job.

Classic Cars return to Williston  The Oldies but Goodies Classic Car and Bike show had its second annual appearance in Williston Fla. Feb. 11, 2023. Fun and festivities took place around vintage cars as classic music performed by Bill Castner resonated throughout the venue. The event was put on by organizers Ovidio Santiago and Bill Foster through Premier Events NCF. Appearances by the Groovy Gus the Hippie Bus and The Ghostbusters Mobile. Axe throwing, volleyball and an arts and crafts market were among the many things patrons could participate in.