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Tag Archives: Gulf of Mexico
Graham says Gulf is safer since spill, but needs restoration
By Chip Skambis on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 6:41 pm
The Oil Spill Commission Action issued its annual report card Wednesday. The report stated that the Gulf of Mexico is a safer than three years go, but there are still important things to do.
In the News: Searching for kidnappers, Thatcher dead, Anti-Semitic attacks surge, Bright Futures change
By Dana Edwards on April 8th, 2013 | Last updated: April 8, 2013 at 11:24 am
Still no sign of kidnapped Hakken boys or parents – Authorities are still searching for Joshua Hakken, his wife Sharyn, and their two boys Cole and Chase. Hakken is accused of kidnapping his two sons and is thought to be [...]
In the News: Gas prices rise, search for suspect widens, Ikea withdraws meatballs, trial begins for Gulf oil spill
By Alexa Volland on February 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 26, 2013 at 2:17 pm
February a bad month for buying gas – At $3.63 a gallon, the monthly national average price has surpassed last February’s average by 8 cents, according to the AAA. In Florida, the average price was $3.869, an increase of nearly [...]
Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium marks two-year anniversary of oil spill
By Alexys Martinez on September 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 9:44 pm
With this weekend marking the two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists, fishery experts and government officials will meet at the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium in St. Pete Beach, where they will share their research findings.
Isaac moves into Gulf; path uncertain, but direct hit unlikely for North Central Florida
By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on August 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Isaac’s path shifts to over the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to strengthen.
Isaac’s potential effect on gas prices
By Front Page Edition on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 12, 2012 at 11:59 am
If Tropical Storm Isaac comes through the main oil production sites in the Gulf of Mexico it could cause an increase in gas prices.
Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
By Front Page Edition on August 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm
By Christina Lob – WUFT-FM As Tropical Storm Isaac looms in the Caribbean, Florida is preparing for what may come. Predicted to become a hurricane, preparation has begun including potential power outages. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Christina Lob reports on Progress Energy’s plan.
WRUF Weather: Developing El Niño May Tame the Tropics
By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on July 18th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:44 pm
The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season began with a bang, spawning four named storms by June 27 and breaking numerous records, including the fastest start to an Atlantic hurricane season in history. Two of the storms – Beryl and Debby – [...]
Cedar Key businesses brace for more rain and wind from Debby
By Front Page Edition on June 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:55 pm
By Stephanie Denardo – WUFT-FM Tropical Storm Debby has surprised many with its unpredictable path as it now hovers over the Gulf of Mexico. Rainfall amounts of 5 plus inches today and tonight may lead to continued flooding for [...]
Bradford county surveys Debby damage
By Forrest Smith on June 25th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Bradford County is not a coastal county–but that hasn’t kept it immune from the impact of Tropical Storm Debby. WUFT-FM’s Forrest Smith talked with Bradford Emergency Management Spokesman Michael Heeder about some flooding problems in the area, especially around certain [...]
