WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
The dry, tranquil stretch of weather that the Sunshine State is known for in April is likely to come to an end this weekend.
Read More »Stormy Weekend Ahead For Parts Of The Sunshine State
Advocates: Gainesville’s New Median Ordinance Likely To Affect City’s Homeless Most
For many people struggling with homelessness or income instability, panhandling on a street median is a way of life, but a new Gainesville ordinance is changing this.
Read More »Homeless People Raise Concerns About City Of Gainesville’s Assistance Efforts
Key distribution for new lockers for the downtown Gainesville homeless community begins this week.
Read More »Students Organize To Save McCarty Woods From UF’s Plans To Make It Smaller
McCarty Woods has been conserved since 2000 and serves as a research laboratory and natural teaching space for students and faculty in multiple classes.
Read More »Florida’s Electric Vehicle Market Is Geared For Exponential Growth But Awaiting Takeoff
Electric vehicles are becoming the more affordable option due to high gas expenses saved.
Read More »Sharply Colder Air And Low Wind Chills For The Next Few Days
A strong front moving through Florida early Monday is driving yet another chilly air mass into the state and it is likely to last several days before moderating.
Read More »Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida
Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.
Read More »Eta Likely To Stay Over The Gulf This Week, Track Shifts West
Eta has come to a near halt in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is likely to remain over the Gulf of Mexico for several more days.
Read More »Find Out Who Won The Local Florida House And Senate Seats
WUFT News coverage of 2020 Florida house and senate elections.
Read More »See Who Won The 2020 North Central Florida County-Level Elections
All results are unofficial until county-level canvassing boards certify votes later this month.
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