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COVID-19 has changed the way rural departments approach, evaluate and transport patients.
Read More »COVID-19 Strains Emergency Personnel Nerves And Resources In Florida’s Rural Counties
Joe Biden Wins Florida Democratic Primary As Coronavirus Disrupts Voting
The former vice president’s victories were another blow to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose early strength has evaporated as African Americans and working-class whites across the country have sided with Biden.
Read More »Gainesville Conservancy Defends Bats Against Coronavirus Fears
Research has found that bats were not the cause of the recent outbreak, a Lubee Bat Conservancy employee said.
Read More »Voter Registration Deadline Nears, With Many Floridians Not Allowed To Vote In Primary
The state’s closed primary system means only those registered as either Democrats or Republicans can vote for someone to be their political party’s nominee.
Read More »Legal Community Celebrates Investiture Of Judge Craig DeThomasis
Now robed and honored, colleagues and family hope to see DeThomasis thrive in this position.
Read More »Wind Damage Possible in Florida Panhandle Monday Evening
A fast-moving front will approach the Florida Panhandle Monday night, likely triggering a cluster of potentially severe thunderstorms ahead of it. The...
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 »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 »Florida Gov. DeSantis Will Join President Trump For Visit To The Villages
DeSantis, whose support from Trump is widely credited for his win in the 2018 gubernatorial race, will attend the Villages event with the president, Meredith Beatrice, a DeSantis spokeswoman, confirmed Wednesday morning.
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