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02/05/2025

Learn about the state of WFIT's Federal Funding. Defunding The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is going to a hot topic this year. Find out what it means for you and WFIT.

We’ve put together some questions and answers about how our funding from CPB is delivered each year and how the drastic changes being discussed could powerfully impact all of public media.

02/05/2025

We’ve put together some questions and answers about how our funding from CPB is delivered each year and how the drastic changes being discussed could powerfully impact all of public media.

https://www.wfit.org/support-wfit/2025-02-04/wfits-federal-funding-from-cpb

02/03/2025

Folk, Bluegrass & More - Sunday, February 2, 2025 On demand at: WFIT.org/music-shows-on-demand OR mixcloud.com/Will_Stuart We begin music today with songs and tunes for Groundhog Day! We'll share tracks from Authentic Unlimited in advance of their upcoming Titusville show. You'll hear music featurin...

02/01/2025

Celebrate Black History Month all February long with us! We've got specials lined up throughout the month to celebrate. Tune in on the app! linktr.ee/wfitfm

01/30/2025

WFIT Keller Radio (Monday's 7-10 pm) is looking for Brevard Songwriters to submit their music (3 songs max). Not looking for perfection, songs will be judged on originality and structure rather than production quality.

Our hometown celebrity judges are Dave 'Honey' Miller, Pat Bautz (Three Dog Night), and Florida Frank (Hatebreed). Judges will select the six semifinalists to appear on Keller Radio to perform their songs live on air. 3 finalists will then appear at the contest finale at a local venue. The winning songwriter will have their song professionally recorded at WFIT Studios and put into midday rotation.

Send your WAV or MP3 file to [email protected]

01/28/2025

Brevard Schools Foundation Celebrates teachers with the ABC awards. Janice Kershaw, President of the foundation, talks about the importance of teacher recognition and the attributes the foundation provides to our schools.

Hear the WFIT Coastal Connection interview:
https://www.wfit.org/podcast/coastal-connection/2025-01-28/brevard-schools-foundation-celebrates-teachers-with-the-abc-awards

01/28/2025

Serene Harbor Provides Safe Confidential Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence and their families.

https://www.sereneharbor.org/

Hear a WFIT interview with Leah Nepo, Child Case Manager and Prevention Specialist, and Courtney Malfatti, Program Manager, describe Serene Harbor services and upcoming events.

https://www.wfit.org/podcast/coastal-connection/2025-01-28/serene-harbor-provides-safe-confidential-support-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence-and-their-families

01/27/2025

Falcon 9 on its 20th flight on a clear winter evening. (Photos: rglasby)

01/27/2025

This week on Barefoot's Beach House we share Robert Smith of The Cure's hair conditioning regimen. (Full Disclosure: he doesn't have one). But join us anyway for tomorrow's indie and yesterday's alternative, 7PM Wednesday on WFIT 89.5 and WFIT.org

01/23/2025

Southern Sprints Indoor Rowing Championships come to Florida Tech February 9, 2025
Southern Sprints Indoor Rowing Championships

Just the facts!

SAVE THE DATE! February 9, 2025

REGISTRATION via Regatta Central VENUE: FIT Campus in Melbourne, FL

FINAL RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON REGATTA CENTRALView the Southern Sprints Records**Updated as of 2024  You want details?

Race Information Packet

Erg Sales: All race machines are for sale at the end of the day. Reserve one now!

Southern Sprints

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VERY COOL AND GOODBYE 2024

🥳 Very Cool And Good airs tonight with Mikey and Keller at 10pm till the ball drops at midnight. Hear music released in 2024 and in-studio performances by The Speed Spirits and The Smudges 🎙🎉

WFIT had a chance to talk with former NASA Astronaut Doug Hurley recently. He has the distinction of flying both the last Space Shuttle and the first crewed SpaceX missions.

NASA's mega-moon rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center today. It took a scenic cruise from New Orleans on a barge to get here. The SLS rocket is being prepared for the Artemis II mission. Liftoff with four astronauts is expected no earlier than September 2025. #spacecoast #NASA #Artemis

NASA will launch a GOES weather satellite for NOAA on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Liftoff is currently scheduled for Tuesday at 5:16PM, but weather may not cooperate.

Doctors recommend Barefoot's Beach House for what ails you. Tomorrow's indie and yesterday's alternative, compounded into an invigorating elixir. Make an appointment for Wednesday at 7PM. WFIT 89.5 and WFIT.org. Ask your doctor if the Beach House is right for you.

Boeing's crew test flight of the Starliner spacecraft remains on schedule for liftoff this Saturday at 12:25PM.

This week in the Beach House with Barefoot hear new music from The Black Keys, Dehd, St. Vincent, Pearl Jam, Phish, and Fontaines D.C. Plus classics from James Brown, Steely Dan, and Bob Dylan. The Beach House airs Thursdays at 7PM on WFIT 89.5 and WFIT.org.

Had the pleasure of seeing Jungle at Red Rocks 🤘😎

Jungle 😍

Mad skills from Local 518 #sonicwaves

The Mean Violets at WFIT Sonic Waves Music Fest. Come on out! #sonicwaves

Our GM Steve got to mark off another bucket list item. He saw Bruce in San Francisco! #brucespringsteen #sanfranciscobay #chasecentre

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WFIT

A voice of the community for more than 40 years, WFIT is your source for listener-supported and independent music, news and information. WFIT's mission is to provide quality programming that enriches and enhances the cultural and educational environment of east central Florida. Our station forms a unique partnership between the educational resources of Florida Institute of Technology and the informational needs of our listeners.

From local bands to artists across the globe, WFIT's diverse musical programming offers music from genres including indie rock and pop, jazz, folk, alternative, blues, classical, world and more. We feature live music sessions with local and touring artists recorded and streamed from our production studios.

WFIT works to promote the arts and cultural sector through event sponsorships, public service announcements and radio segments including Coastal Connection, Linking the Arts, and WFIT's Music and Arts Calendar.

As an NPR affiliate station, we also strive to encourage lifelong learning for our listeners through thought-provoking news and programs. From local segments such as the Psychology Science Minute, Inside Florida Tech, Florida Tech Faculty and Staff Profiles, and Florida Tech International Student Spotlights, to syndicated NPR news and Democracy Now!, WFIT provides distinct perspectives and top-notch journalism.

Whether at home, work or in the car, WFIT is your station for great music and informational programming with a local spin.

History

WFIT 89.5 FM is a non-commercial, public radio station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to the Trustees of the Florida Institute of Technology. In April of 1975, Florida Institute of Technology began its non-commercial educational radio station as WFIT, a student-run college radio station. In the late 1980’s, WFIT was regarded as one of the top alternative music college radio stations in the country.

WFIT was interconnected with the public radio satellite system in 1993, and shortly thereafter became an affiliate of National Public Radio. In response to changing demographics, WFIT changed its format to jazz and began broadcasting public radio news as well as a variety of other culturally diverse music and educational programs.

An FCC approved power increase to 8,000 kilowatts in 1998 extended the station’s signal to include more Brevard County listeners, reaching north to Cocoa and Cocoa Beach, and south to Vero Beach in Indian River County. Automated equipment has enabled the station to broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, maximizing the range of audiences served. WFIT upgraded its transmitter in 2004 and became the first radio station in Brevard County to broadcast in HD radio technology.

In January of 2006, WFIT changed its daytime programming from smooth jazz to “Triple A” (Adult Album Alternative) radio. A spinoff from the album-oriented rock format, Triple A’s musical selection tends toward the fringe of mainstream pop and rock as well as many other music genres such as indie rock, alternative rock, jazz, electronic, folk, blues, world and roots music. A diverse group of 23 local volunteer show hosts contribute to this mix. Additionally, WFIT proudly broadcasts two local, venerable classical music shows: Jay Lamy's Mozart's Attic and Bill Carrigan’s Classics for a Sunday Evening. Cultural diversity in our programming is evidenced by our C’est La Vie, Roots Rock Reggae and Latin Rhythms shows.

WFIT moved into its brand new 5,000 square foot facility located in the heart of campus in December of 2012. Our new building has 6 recording studios, a performance studio and a conference studio to facilitate the broadcast of round table discussions. In addition WFIT now has the capability to broadcast live performances for the Gleason Center for Performing Arts.

Since its inception in 1975, WFIT has also sponsored hundreds of concerts and cultural events. WFIT looks forward to many more decades of growth and service to the community.

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