https://www.wuft.org/news-feed News Feed en-US Copyright Mon, 11 May 2026 12:42:10 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-11/gainesville-officials-celebrate-new-plaza-at-city-hall The city hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate, marking the end of seven months of construction. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:42:10 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-11/gainesville-officials-celebrate-new-plaza-at-city-hall Tess Lippincott https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-11/why-this-years-drought-in-florida-might-affect-next-years-alligator-population Areas across Florida are in "exceptional drought," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:38:59 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-11/why-this-years-drought-in-florida-might-affect-next-years-alligator-population Aileyahu Shanes https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-05-11/florida-lawmakers-move-to-license-an-alternative-medicine-abolished-decades-ago 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. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-05-11/florida-lawmakers-move-to-license-an-alternative-medicine-abolished-decades-ago Elizabeth Maguire https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-09/the-difference-between-calm-and-chaos-during-hurricane-season In Florida, hurricane preparation works best when it begins before the season ever tests it—even a small step now can lower risk and reduce pressure later. Sat, 09 May 2026 19:26:09 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-09/the-difference-between-calm-and-chaos-during-hurricane-season Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-09/meandering-front-brings-increased-storm-activity-this-weekend Some isolated storms could turn severe this weekend, potentially producing damaging winds. Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:05 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-09/meandering-front-brings-increased-storm-activity-this-weekend Irene Sans https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-08/floridas-lovebug-season-impacted-by-severe-drought Contrary to popular belief, the University of Florida was not responsible for the creation of lovebugs. The insects are believed to have migrated from Central America. Fri, 08 May 2026 20:43:56 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-08/floridas-lovebug-season-impacted-by-severe-drought Andrew Wulfeck https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-05-08/coming-to-classrooms-across-florida-cursive-handwriting-instruction Cursive 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. Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.wuft.org/fresh-take-florida/2026-05-08/coming-to-classrooms-across-florida-cursive-handwriting-instruction Delia Rose Sauer https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-08/clear-skies-hidden-danger-after-the-storm-day-6-hurricane-prep-week Clear skies can be misleading. In Florida, some of the most dangerous hurricane hazards begin after the storm—during cleanup, return, and recovery. Fri, 08 May 2026 05:26:36 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-08/clear-skies-hidden-danger-after-the-storm-day-6-hurricane-prep-week Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/podcast/the-rundown/2026-05-07/florida-wildfires-predicted-to-continue-to-wreak-havoc-for-months Host Kristin Chermont Spina talks with Florida Forest Service spokesperson Ludie Bond about what we can expect from this year's unusually active wildfire season. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:57 GMT https://www.wuft.org/podcast/the-rundown/2026-05-07/florida-wildfires-predicted-to-continue-to-wreak-havoc-for-months Kristin Chermont Spina https://www.wuft.org/healthscience/2026-05-07/nprs-ted-radio-hour-host-manoush-zomorodi-on-her-new-book-body-electric If you feel “wired and tired” after hours at work typing, swiping, scrolling and sitting, you're not alone. NPR's "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi wanted to know what could be done about it, and what she learned is in her new book, "Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being." Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:44 GMT https://www.wuft.org/healthscience/2026-05-07/nprs-ted-radio-hour-host-manoush-zomorodi-on-her-new-book-body-electric Glenn Richards