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Tropical Storm Dorian nears Puerto Rico as it grows to hurricane strength. The island is still recovering from Hurricane Maria's damage two years prior.
Read More »Storm Dorian Closing In On Puerto Rico Near Hurricane Force
UF Panel Delves Into The Future Of Florida’s Farmlands Amid Climate Change
Constant changes in climate are directly affecting Florida's agriculture and forestry.
Read More »These Are The Factors That Drive North Central Florida’s Odd Rain Patterns
Why do some areas receive so much more rain than other areas? Why do storms tend to miss residents of The Sandy Hills? WUFT's Untold Florida takes a look into the mysteries behind North Central Florida's rain patterns.
Read More »Hurricane Center In Miami Says Tropical Depression Likely In Gulf
The forecasters say the system has the potential to bring heavy rain along the northern and eastern U.S. Gulf.
Read More »All Alachua, Marion County Nursing Homes Comply With State’s Generator Requirement As Hurricane Season Begins
Most counties in north central Florida are compliant, including Levy, Gilchrist, Columbia, Union, Bradford and Putnam.
Read More »Storm Season Could Be Met With ‘Skittishness’
Saturday marks the start of the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, and with the destruction of Hurricane Michael still visible, Florida residents may have a heightened sense of skittishness when it comes to perceived hurricane threats.
Read More »Florida to get tax holiday on school, hurricane supplies
On Wednesday, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to create a sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies. The holiday will run from May 31 to June 6.
Read More »Why Hurricane Preparation Is A Year-Round Job In Levy County
Hurricane season is in sight. In Levy County, hurricane recovery and readiness can be year-round work.
Read More »Uncertain Future: A County’s Road To Recovery Amid Little Assistance
Bay County officials are frustrated with recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael. The National and state government have been slow to allocate resources to the devastated areas.
Read More »Recovering Hope: The Upward Climb To Normalcy Six Months After Hurricane Michael
Bay County residents still face massive struggles, including homelessness, six months after Hurricane Michael.
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