WUFT News

Investigators Say Tesla Car Was 9 MPH Above Speed Limit In Williston At Time of Crash

July 27, 2016 Law and public safety

Data downloaded from the Tesla Model S shows the vehicle was traveling at 74 mph in a 65-mph zone on a highway in Williston.

What Are Those Mysterious Holes On Newberry Road?

July 19, 2016 Untold Florida

Hundreds of holes have been drilled into Newberry Road as part of a 3-mile long, $6.2 million construction project.

NTSB To Investigate Crash Of Tesla With Autopilot Engaged

July 8, 2016 Law and public safety

A second safety agency will investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla sedan while the vehicle's Autopilot self-driving mode was in use.

US Rep. Corrine Brown Indicted After Fraud Investigation

July 8, 2016 Government and politics

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida and her chief of staff pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple fraud charges and other federal offenses.

Tesla Releases Statement As Car Accident Is Still Under Investigation

July 1, 2016 Law and public safety

A man was killed after his car collided into a semi truck while he was using the autopilot function on a Tesla Model S vehicle. The car did not apply the brakes before the crash.

Florida’s Budget, New Laws Begin July 1

June 30, 2016 Statewide

Starting Friday, clergy who don't want to marry same-sex couples will have state backing for their beliefs, high school students will have more choice over where they play sports or study, and local governments won't be able to regulate the use of Styrofoam containers. Those are among the 159 new laws that will go into effect in Florida on July 1. The laws range from the latest record-setting state budget to a public records exemption for taped, mixed-martial arts bouts.

600,000 Travelers At Orlando Airport This Weekend

May 30, 2016 Transportation

More than 600,000 travelers are expected to pass through Orlando International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.

How Florida Organic Growers Tries To Help Those In Food Deserts

April 29, 2016 Health and Science

Florida Organic Growers (FOG), a nonprofit food organization, is trying to end the problem of food deserts by partnering with local farmers markets using a new government-funded initiative called Fresh Access Bucks.