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Slideshow: Tampa, GOP prepare for Isaac-threatened convention
By Cameron Taylor on August 27th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:47 pm
WUFT reports on how Tropical Storm Isaac has affected the Republican National Convention thus far.
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.
Ocala offering sandbags
By Forrest Smith on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm
From City of Ocala Public Information Office With the potential of heavy rain in the forecast due to Isaac, the City of Ocala is establishing sandbag locations for Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25. City residents may get up [...]
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.
First Debby, now Isaac could soak the state
By Front Page Edition on August 22nd, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:32 pm
By Lindsey Zionts – WUFT-FM With the news of Tropical Storm Isaac many in North Central Florida are questioning how residents would handle the storm, especially after many have yet to recover from Tropical Storm Debby. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Lindsey Zionts [...]
Tropics ripe for more hurricanes
By Front Page Edition on August 9th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:36 pm
By WUFT-FM Staff & Steven Newborn -WUSF-FM Hurricane Ernesto is now fading away into Mexico after making landfall late yesterday on the Yucatan Peninsula. But what about our chances to see a big storm? WUSF’s Steve Newborn reports those odds [...]
Red Cross opens shelters for residents affected by now Tropical Depression Debby
By Front Page Edition on June 26th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the threat of Tropical Storm Debby lingers, the American Red Cross will be opening the following shelters in North Central Florida: Branford Elementary School – 26801 STATE RD 247, BRANFORD Richardson Middle School – 646 SE [...]
Hurricane forecasters encourage preparation
By Front Page Edition on May 17th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
By Phil Latzman – WLRN Hurricane forecasters, state officials, as well as disaster preparedness experts and exhibitors have gathered at the Broward County Convention in Fort Lauderdale this week. They’re there to talk about the upcoming storm season at the [...]
New guidelines come from National Hurricane Conference
By Kim Ortiz on March 28th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 3:03 pm
After meeting at the National Hurricane Conference to discuss hurricane preparedness, weather and emergency officials are now are warning residents not to use tape to protect their homes. Alachua County Emergency Management Director David Donnelly says tape should have never [...]
