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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: Panic in the plaza: New videos show chaos of stampede at UF peace vigil, reveal police secretly investigating suicide-bomb threat. “The first substantial videos to emerge from a panicked …
Read More »Horseshoe Beach still recovering two months after Hurricane Idalia
Over two months ago, Hurricane Idalia ravaged through the Gulf Coast of Florida, including Horseshoe Beach. This town and its community of fewer than 200 residents have come together to rebuild their homes, but it’s going to be a long road back. Idalia struck Florida’s Big Bend region on Aug. …
Read More »The Point, Nov. 3, 2023: UF inaugurates 13th president Ben Sasse
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: University of Florida inaugurates former U.S. senator Ben Sasse as 13th president. “Sasse said he was focused on the future of higher education – and the role in it for …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 31, 2023: Long COVID support group brings hope
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: North Central Florida support group brings hope to people with long COVID. “Severe fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, depression and anxiety are some of more than 200 symptoms in …
Read More »Study: Hurricane Ian unleashed deadly, flesh-eating bacteria into Florida coastal waters
A Journal mBio study confirmed Hurricane Ian, which struck Southwest Florida in September 2022, unleashed various Vibrio bacteria that can cause illness and death in humans. The study, conducted in October 2022 by scientists from the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, was based on data and samples …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 30, 2023: Suspect arrested in Ybor City shooting
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Legal experts say DeSantis’ efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian university groups are likely illegal. “The experts cited a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled the federal version of the terrorism …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 27, 2023: Gainesville finalizes ban on open containers
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Police arrest man sought in attempted robbery, shooting at employees, police. “Gainesville Police arrested a man Thursday they said is responsible for a sensational armed robbery over the weekend at …
Read More »UFORA residents finally get green light to move into apartments promised in August
It’s been two weeks since the long-awaited move-in day at UFORA, and resident Jordan Floyd said there are still concerns post move-in day. After arriving to her brand-new fully furnished apartment, Floyd said multiple items were missing including the fridge, bed side tables and the chair for the living room. …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 25, 2023: Florida beekeepers recovering one year after Ian
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: One year after Hurricane Ian, Florida beekeepers move steadily toward recovery. “For the Sadlers, the aftermath of Ian lingers in the hours of labor required to regenerate the 800 hives …
Read More »One year after Hurricane Ian, Florida beekeepers move steadily toward recovery
The 150-mph winds and 13-foot storm surge generated by Hurricane Ian have long receded since the storm made landfall in Florida over a year ago. But beekeepers Michael and Tammy Sadler have spent the days since, 380 and counting, reminded of what the storm took and the damage it left …
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