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Gainesville Declares State of Emergency with Climate Proclamation
Below: listen to the radio version of this story from WUFT-FM. The city of Gainesville followed the lead of over 1,200 other communities in a climate change decision: Gainesville has declared a state of emergency. Gainesville City Commissioners voted unanimously on the decision to adopt a climate emergency proclamation. The …
Read More »General Policy Committee Discusses Options For Filling Shuttered Gainesville Job Corps Center’s Void
Gainesville’s city government is taking steps to possibly repurpose the land and resources formerly used for Gainesville’s Job Corps Center.
Read More »DeSantis’ Key Proposals Face Early Obstacles In Capitol
Ambitious proposals by Gov. Ron DeSantis to raise minimum teacher salaries and require employers to verify the lawful immigration status for workers collided Tuesday with early concerns from Florida’s lawmakers.
Read More »Tropical Storm Conditions Expected Along Portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast by This Evening
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is expected to become Subtropical Storm Nestor as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida later today....
Read More »Hawthorne Climbs Back With $27 Million Makeover
The state invested about $27 million into sprucing up Hawthorne, including an updated water system, a new fire station, dramatically improved park facilities, a new downtown road and a popular wellness center.
Read More »Chances of Tropical Development Increasing Over the Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen at 11 am Thursday, which is expected to make landfall in the...
Read More »After the Eye: A Story of Recovery Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast
One year after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle as a category 5 storm, many residents continue to rebuild the communities they call home. A team of WUFT journalists share a collection of stories that spotlight struggle, hope and perseverance.
Read More »Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach
Over 90 animals were fostered from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue when Hurricane Dorian approached Florida.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Assists In Dorian Relief Efforts In Bahamas
A City of Gainesville Fire Rescue team departed early Saturday morning to provide additional aid for the Bahamas. The Gainesville Fire Rescue search and rescue team is working closely with local police and emergency management authorities on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The North Florida American Red Cross is contributing …
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