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This year marks the centennial anniversary of the massacre in the town of Rosewood. WUFT’s Kristin Moorehead spoke to University of Florida history professor Steve Noll about the significance of this event. Editor’s note: This interview transcript and the audio above have been edited for length and clarity. Transcript: KRISTIN …
Read More »2022 racked up $165 billion in disaster damages — the third costliest year on record
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual U.S. Climate assessment Tuesday at the 103rd Annual American Meteorological Society Meeting in Denver, Colorado. From hurricanes to tornados, winter storms to wildfires, the U.S. experienced 18 unique billion-dollar disasters in 2022 totaling $165 billion.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2023: WUFT Special Report: Nay’loni Fairley
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News Special Report: Nay’loni Fairley: Jacksonville father recalls losing his ‘Dazzling Doll.’ “‘I just hope it gets better, because we’re all suffering, and it doesn’t get better,’ he said. ‘As the …
Read More »The Point, Jan. 5, 2023: Chaos reigns in the House during Speaker vote
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • News4Jax: Congresswoman Kat Cammack riles up Democrats during chaotic House speaker vote. “Republican frontrunner Kevin McCarthy has been unable to secure the 218 votes he needs to become speaker as a group …
Read More »Q&A: UF researcher describes bias in artificial intelligence and pushes for ‘algorithmic justice’
Artificial intelligence powers tools in use every day – Siri, Amazon Alexa, unlocking iPhones with facial recognition. But these tools serve some people better than others.
Read More »Wind chill, freeze alerts expand ahead of bitterly cold holiday weekend
Cold weather alerts are in place across much of Florida ahead of the arrival of plunging temperatures in time for the holiday weekend. A powerful cold front is sending much of the nation into a deep freeze Thursday afternoon and that front has the Sunshine State in its path. While …
Read More »Gainesville’s first trans minister makes a mark through social justice initiatives
The Rev. Christe Lunsford knew from a young age they had a spiritual calling. After growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Lunsford, now 55, began seminary preparatory school at 19 years old. But when they came out as transgender, they were met with opposition that pushed them away from organized religion …
Read More »Late-week blast of cold air plunges some areas into the teens ahead of the holiday weekend
A hard freeze is likely across the Panhandle and portions of North Florida Friday night as lows fall into the 20s. (Meteorologist Justin Ballard/Florida Public Radio Emergency Network) A widespread hard freeze is likely in portions of the Panhandle and North Florida Friday night as an Arctic chill arrives before …
Read More »The Point, Dec. 22, 2022: Real estate broker sues Gainesville over SWAT raid
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Gainesville Sun ($): Real estate broker involved in SWAT raid sues the City of Gainesville in federal court. “Though not named in the warrant, Hurst was held at gunpoint, frisked, and had …
Read More »Meet some of the professional athletes who call Gainesville home
Gainesville is home to many professional athletes who stay in town for the first-class training facilities and stellar coaching talent.
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