The latest updates about wildfires across the region.
Stories from WUFT News
Parkinson's is now the world's fastest-growing neurological disease. Mounting evidence links the surge to chemicals in our environment — and offers a path toward prevention.
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Rachel Carson brought awareness to the harmful effects of pesticides including DDT when she published her book “Silent Spring” in 1962. It took the United States another decade to ban the pesticide. -
From environmental exposure to clinical bias, Black Americans face special risks—and a tougher road to treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
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Ocala's Freedom Public Library reopened recently following a years-long expansion project that increased its space from 8,100 square feet to 32,000 square feet. -
After years of planning, Alachua County cut the ribbon on Tuesday on two permanent housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness.
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Spanish speakers in Alachua County received a bit of hope amid the stress of area wildfires this week: the first countywide text alert in their native language. -
When officials say a wildfire is “100% contained,” it does not mean the fire is out.
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Two-time Hall of Famer Graham Nash speaks with WUFT’s Glenn Richards about his music, things that piss him off, his hope for the future, his love of American Rock 'n' Roll, The Beatles and his long association with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. -
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The legislation essentially establishes two classes of public unions in Florida: public safety unions — like police, correctional officers and firefighters — who are exempted from the provisions of the bill and all other public employee unions that will be subject to new measures. -
Florida’s Legislature is set to consider a new congressional map starting Tuesday in Tallahassee, inserting the state in President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat effort to maintain Republican control of Congress after November’s elections. -
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Photo via Youtube/FOX 35 NewsDemocrats and other critics warned it could strangle free speech, open the door to political abuse and fan Islamophobia.
Recent WUFT Podcast Episodes
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A new Pulitzer-funded investigation from WUFT looks into the rise in Parkinson’s cases and its link to environmental exposures. It’s called Poisoned Pathways. -
Jason Degen, director of Commencement for the University of Florida, tells us about the year-long process of planning for spring, summer and fall UF commencements. UF's spring graduation ceremonies will be held April 30 - May 4, 2026. -
WUFT produced a special series about the Dunnellon railroad tie fire earlier this year. It's called "Burning Point." We'll share three audio stories from the special.
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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From the mountains of Guatemala to the shores of Newnan’s Lake, the impact of a small Gainesville bagel shop stretches far beyond its front counter. -
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida is a nonprofit that approaches health and safety through housing. The organization works as a housing preservation agency, helping people stay in the homes they already live in by fixing a health or safety hazard that has made daily life difficult. -
Just Between Friends of Gainesville, the state’s largest children’s pop-up resale event, brought families, educators and community partners together for a multiday consignment sale in Alachua.
