Two other tropical waves have a low chance for development over the next 5 days.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 26, 2022: Space Coast prepares for hundreds of thousands of visitors for Artemis I launch
The launch window is currently scheduled for Monday morning.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 25, 2022: A charter school in east Gainesville is working to close Alachua County’s achievement gap
Caring & Sharing Learning School has become an A-rated school with the highest learning gains in the district.
Read More »Close to average temperatures for Florida this past month, below-average precipitation
Florida saw close to average temperatures in the last month, but below-average precipitation in much of the state according to the Southeast Climate Monthly webinar.
Read More »Low accumulated cyclone energy unusual for this hurricane season thus far
The Atlantic is experiencing a below-average level of Accumulated Cyclone Energy, known as ACE, for this period of the hurricane season. According to Brian McNoldy, Senior Research Associate at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School, as of August 26 the ACE will fall to just 13% of the average value of the past 50 years.
Read More »WUFT wins two national student Murrow Awards
WUFT News on Thursday was honored with two national awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for work produced in 2021.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 12, 2022: More Florida seniors are seeking housing assistance as rents increase
Florida's largest metropolitan areas have become the least affordable for seniors on Social Security benefits.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 5, 2022: Gainesville commissioners take first step toward citywide single-family zoning change
The vote Thursday night followed hours of public comment, in support and opposition.
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 »Everything you need to know about getting an evacuation order during hurricane season
In Florida, because evacuations are typically handled by local emergency managers, the wording and thresholds for an evacuation may vary.
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