WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.
Read More »NOAA still expects above-average season in latest outlook
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, and despite a recent lull in activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) still expects an above-average season. Among other factors, La Niña continues to play a significant role in tropical development for the remainder of the season.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 4, 2022: Northern turnpike extension routes are no longer under consideration in Florida
State Rep. Ralph Massullo told a newspaper of the plan on Wednesday.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 3, 2022: Site of Surfside condo collapse sold for $120 million
The Miami Herald reports it will eventually be redeveloped into new condominiums.
Read More »Heat.gov launches as a resource to address extreme heat
For the last 30 years, heat has been the biggest weather-related cause of death in the nation.
Read More »The Point, July 29, 2022: It was hotter than normal in Florida this month, and that’s likely to continue into fall
Florida is also leaning above normal in precipitation through the end of October.
Read More »A traffic stop ended in a Gainesville Police K9 ripping out his eye. Terrell Bradley’s story is more than the police report
The mauling of Black resident Terrell Bradley by a Gainesville Police K9 stirred community cries for reform.
Read More »Anatomy of a thunderstorm shows why storms come and go in a flash
Florida sees an abundance of thunderstorms in the summer season. According to the National Weather Service, Florida can report 70 to 100 days with thunderstorms a year.
Read More »The Point, July 27, 2022: Florida’s new congressional districts could help sway fall election outcomes
The new boundaries could tip results more in favor of Republican candidates.
Read More »UF scientists encourage Gainesville residents to plant insect-friendly gardens to help endangered native species
Green pastures full of native, colorful flowers scatter the University of Florida’s campus as part of a new plan to help protect the pollinators of Florida.
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