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April 22, 2013: Afternoon News In 90

By on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 4:28 pm

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

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While Isaac wreaks havoc on Louisiana, Live Oak residents still recovering from Debby

By on August 29th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:36 pm

By Corey Brooks – WUFT-FM     The town of Live Oak is breathing a sigh of relief this week as Hurricane Isaac headed west of Florida.  Live Oak is still picking up the pieces from a series of natural disasters [...]

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Officials warn Bradford County flood victims to be wary of scams

By on July 13th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 1:18 pm

By Emily Burris – WUFT-FM Across the state, many Floridians are turning to FEMA for help in recovering from Tropical Storm Debby’s damaging rain and resulting floods. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris reports, residents may find that applying for [...]

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Alligators on the move

By on July 12th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

By Liana Charles – WUFT-FM Recent flooding and a rise in temperatures has alligators moving. A recent string of attacks within the last month has proven that. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FMs Liana Charles reports on the story of a Gainesville man who [...]

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Flood waters recede and cleanup begins

By on July 9th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:47 pm

By Liana Charles – WUFT-FM It’s been more than a week since Tropical Storm Debby dropped more than 2 feet of rain in some places in North Central Florida. The storm caused major river flooding which closed several key highways and [...]

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Some residents still need shelter in north Florida

By on July 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

One week ago, a tropical storm swept across North Central Florida, flooding many homes and sending resident out of  their homes and into shelters. WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports how the Red Cross is still providing shelter for those waiting to go [...]

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Columbia County still drying out six days after Debby

By on July 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

Six days after the rain from Tropical Storm Debby stopped, Columbia County is still left underwater in many areas. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Denise Toledo speaks to Columbia County’s Emergency Management Public Information Officer Harvey Campbell about the conditions and what [...]

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Latest road closings from Florida Department of Transportation

By on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

From Department of Transportation Public Information Office Lake City  – The Florida Department of Transportation is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby.  Columbia County SR 247 north and south of [...]

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Bradford county continues to recover

By on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:48 pm

Bradford County is one of many counties in North Florida still dealing with recovery efforts from the flooding left by Tropical Storm Debby.  This afternoon, county, state and federal officials will meet to talk about opening a disaster recovery center [...]

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Red Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open

By on June 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:51 pm

  Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites are open for distribution of supplies which include coolers, comfort kits, [...]

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