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In Florida, because evacuations are typically handled by local emergency managers, the wording and thresholds for an evacuation may vary.
Read More »Everything you need to know about getting an evacuation order during hurricane season
Anatomy of a thunderstorm shows why storms come and go in a flash
Florida sees an abundance of thunderstorms in the summer season. According to the National Weather Service, Florida can report 70 to 100 days with thunderstorms a year.
Read More »The Point, July 12, 2022: Tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could bring North Florida heavy rain
The pattern has a low chance of developing into a tropical storm.
Read More »Rain is no match for inaugural First Street Folk Festival
The threat of a Gainesville summer rain failed to deter eager ears from filling the South West First Street and South West First Avenue intersection for Sunday’s first-ever First Street Folk Festival.
Read More »4th of July Holiday Weekend Weather Forecast from WUFT Chief Meteorologist Jeff George
Mother Nature looks like she will cooperate this 4th of July. According to WUFT Chief Meteorologist Jeff George, the holiday weekend weather will be nothing we’re not used to. Expect scattered afternoon and early evening thunderstorms that will mostly decrease after sunset. George says occasional showers may put a temporary …
Read More »Demonstrators rally in Gainesville in protest of abortion ruling
The rain nor the sweltering Florida sun could halt hundreds of protesters from gathering in Gainesville Saturday afternoon to voice their objection on the recent abortion ruling. The group gathered at the Gainesville Courthouse almost 24 hours after the United State’s Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. …
Read More »Planning commission recommends approval of Meadowbrook Golf Course driving range, despite neighbors’ objections
Course owner Chris Marcum says a Topgolf-style range that could stay open regardless of flooding events is the only way Meadowbrook can be profitable.
Read More »The Point, June 9, 2022: Sentencing in hit-and-run case delayed after driver’s hospitalization
Joshua Figueroa was in the hospital Wednesday and not in a courtroom to receive his sentence.
Read More »The Point, June 7, 2022: State audit questions accuracy of Florida’s COVID-19 data
The report was released Monday and said the numbers were inaccurate, incomplete and delayed.
Read More »The Point, June 6, 2022: Sentencing expected this week in fatal 2020 hit-and-run case that killed UF student Maggie Paxton
Joshua Figueroa, 32, is charged with fleeing the scene of her death.
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