WUFT News

Cedar Key Weathers Colin As Storm Nears Landfall

June 6, 2016 Weather

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Colin blanketed North Central Florida area with localized flooding and 50 mph winds.

Howard Bishop Student Injured After Semi Truck Hits Alachua County School Bus

May 31, 2016 Law and public safety

An Alachua County Public Schools student is in serious condition after a semi truck hit the school bus he was boarding on Northeast Waldo Road on Tuesday.

Gainesville Regional Airport Reveals Plan to Add More Parking

May 25, 2016 Development

First phase of the project is for long-term parking and would add 101 spots.

Airport Authority To Discuss Proposed Parking Expansion At Neighborhood Workshop

May 24, 2016 Development

The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority hosts a neighborhood workshop Tuesday to discuss a proposed expansion of its parking lot in response to an increase in passenger traffic. Airport officials said growth in passenger traffic has resulted in needed improvements.

Will Gainesville’s Old Army Reserve Property Be Home To A Body Armor Maker?

May 19, 2016 Government and politics

Phalanx now leases its current headquarters — the old FAA building — from the city, at a monthly cost of $3,500.

Gainesville Airport Expansion Approved

March 28, 2016 Development

The one-year design process will lead to projected construction in 2018.

Amid Safety Concerns, New Laws Fall On Gainesville Drone Pilots

March 18, 2016 Government and politics

Fearing unregulated drone flights, the FAA recently released new laws, and while they keep the air clear, the laws restrict where local hobbyists can take flight.

Crash-landing Pilot Happy To Be Alive; Apologizes For Traffic Jam

February 29, 2016 Law and public safety

On Sunday, the couple planned a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Tallahassee, with Gainesville set as a pit stop for fuel and a bathroom break. On Monday, they are happy to be alive.