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According to its August outlook, Colorado State University expects nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in 2026.

During hurricane season, it's a common misconception that the danger ends when the wind dies down. In reality, the recovery phase is one of the most hazardous periods for Floridians. In this video, we look at why the aftermath can be just as deadly as the landfall itself.

Dr. Heidi Keegan, Literacy Coordinator for the Alachua County Reads collaborative, tells us about the new initiative, available resources and the need for volunteers who are interested in serving on the Advisory Council.

The Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is typically the busiest stretch, but an El Niño event is expected to suppress tropical activity.

While parts of Central and North Florida have seen heavy rainfall, many areas remain well below normal after two months of the rainy season.

The goal of this program is to help children get more comfortable with reading, understand how to treat animals with compassion and learn about what a shelter is.

In Florida, hurricane vulnerability is shaped not just by the storm, but by the way people live — in high-rises, along waterways, and across coastal communities where power loss, heat, and marine damage can complicate recovery.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget on June 29, and it took effect July 1. The budget allocated just over $63 million to Florida’s state parks.

The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: Florida is setting a record pace of executions. But a journalist and author of a new book about a wrongful conviction says that may have its consequences; Later, the University of Florida moved to Gainesville from Lake City 120 years ago. What was that transition like? Plus, we have part two of a two-part series on higher education accreditation.

Last year, Florida accounted for 40% of the nation's executions. So far this year, the state has put more men to death than all other states combined.