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Flash flood risk along Florida's East Coast, as there will be some slow movers. Widespread showers and storms for the beginning of the week. Higher rain chances remain focused over the areas experiencing the worst drought in Florida.
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Alligator Alcatraz closed on June 25, just shy of its one-year anniversary. But even before it opened on July 1, 2025, the facility faced numerous lawsuits. -
This documentary takes you out to the neighborhoods to hear from the people impacted directly by it.
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News Service of FloridaA 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida’s assertion it could control the speech of its employees. -
From data center regulation to Florida Virtual School access, here are some of the big ones.
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The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed it plans to install a traffic signal near the Love’s Travel Stop. -
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said it happened at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday.
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The event began with a play, “Life: A Parable of Sorts,” written by student Xavier Ernst. Performers explored the meaning of life through humor and improvisation. -
The story of military service often centers on deployment and combat, but Memorial Day can also spotlight the years that follow.
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Florida is moving to once again license naturopathic doctors, a move critics warn will permit the use of unproven and potentially dangerous treatments, but supporters say could help alleviate the state’s worsening doctor shortage and give patients a choice about their care. -
kaley MantzCursive writing will be a revived practice after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law, which requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five. -
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Students without lawful immigration status in Florida could soon be barred from admission to all 28 state colleges. The Florida Department of Education will discuss the proposed rule at a May 14 meeting at Miami Dade College.
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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This episode features the fifth annual Cedar Key Shark Swim on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at noon. Michael Pressley Bobbitt, event coordinator and self-proclaimed Clambassador, tells us about the event and offers an update on restoration efforts after the Gulf island endured Hurricane’s Idalia, Debbie and Helene. -
The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show:Monarch Butterfly populations are declining. We spoke with WUFT's reporter Kaley Mantz who's been looking into why.Later, UF biology researchers are studying something most wouldn't consider part of their field: how to make airports more efficient.Plus, Florida is in the process of creating its own higher education accrediting agency. What is the history of accreditation, and why is Florida changing? -
This episode features Dr. Antoine Haywood, a Journalism assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications who studies community participation and representation in local media.
Local Programming on WUFT-TV
Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. tune in to WUFT Amplified and discover new sounds. Hosted by Glenn Richards.
“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. The series highlights what makes our community great.
Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Just over one year ago, Corey Williams received the news everyone dreads: a loved one being diagnosed with cancer. -
It’s an event dedicated to fixing the community’s broken appliances and household items, from televisions to sewing machines to vacuums, all at no cost. -
The event series offers fun and food — open to everyone.
