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24/07/2025
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Thanks for listening to WFIT. We want to get to know you better! The WFIT Team has created a ten-minute survey to learn why you listen to the station and your feelings about the issues and challenges facing Brevard County.
Once you've completed the survey, you'll be directed to a link to register for the grand prize of the vinyl edition of the Beatles Let It Be Box Set, courtesy of Beachside Retro & Records!! Your survey answers and the information needed to enter you in the drawing will not be connected, and the survey is anonymous.
The joy waves emanate from the Beach House as Barefoot Rick disseminates Screaming Trees, Modest Mouse, Joules Rio, The Raconteurs, Erasure, Garaj Mahal, Grand Funk Railroad and Faye Webster. Three hours of tomorrow's indie and yesterday's alternative. Listen on demand:
Let's be clear: we will survive without federal funding - but we can't do it without you. CALL 321-674-8950 or WFIT.ORG/DONATE
If WFIT is important to you...
If you believe public media plays a vital role in our culture...
If you disagree with the decision to pull the plug on funding...
Today is the day to show your support.
Let's show them what a community of music and news lovers can do in just one day.
Call 321-674-8950 or WFIT.ORG/DONATE
With gratitude,
The WFIT Team
21/07/2025
The joy waves emanate from WFIT this Wednesday at 7PM as Barefoot Rick disseminates Screaming Trees, Modest Mouse, Joules Rio, The Raconteurs, Erasure, Garaj Mahal, Grand Funk Railroad and Faye Webster. Lock in the frequency at 89.5 or WFIT.org
18/07/2025
WFIT has lost funding from the state of Florida, and now we’ve lost federal funding. Our budget is down 40%!! We are relying on the support of our community through the most challenging times WFIT has encountered in the last 50 years. Please give a gift today, or pledge a monthly gift. Your support now is more important than ever and we are proud to serve our Space Coast community.
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Today, Congress passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. This decision "clawed back" $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
14/07/2025
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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.
