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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Maria Avlonitis/WUFT NewsRural communities are at greater risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers say that pesticide exposure and contaminated well water increase that risk. -
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.
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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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One of Gainesville’s largest food events returned to Celebration Pointe for its 10th year on Thursday. The GCM Spring Food Festival, hosted by Gift Certificates and More, transformed the shopping mall into a bustling hub of food, music and family-friendly entertainment.
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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. -
Alyvia Logan/Fresh Take Florida“The technology has outpaced the policy,” she said, “and the laws have not kept up with how quick and how fast these e-scooters and these e-bikes can go.”
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.
