Kimberly Blum

In Costa Rica’s agricultural heartland, pineapples are more than just a cash crop—they’re a pillar of the national economy. Over the past 15 years, the country has experienced a 700% increase in pineapple production, now a $1.3 billion industry according to the UN. Almost all of it is destined for the United States or the UK. But this rapid growth comes at a cost.

Trump supporters by the hundreds hoped to get inside one of Washington’s few inauguration watch parties open to the public. WUFT’s Kimberly Blum spoke with several people as they waited in a long and very cold line.

Mickey Disgdiertt awakes at 4 a.m. each day with the same mission: Feeding feral cats near his house not far from Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park in Gainesville.

Chris Lasiter, 32, stands inside his Steinhatchee, Fla., home Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, after it was destroyed by the storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene in September.

Steinhatchee, with a population of 500, got hit especially hard during the 500 mile wide storm. Its marinas, businesses and homes have also been hit by Hurricanes Idalia and Debby in the last 13 months – and Hurricane Milton is expected to cause significant damage in Florida this week.

As Alachua County citizens debate the restrictions of certain books in the school system, the rub has shed light on the balance between protecting students and fostering a diverse community.

With the 2024 Florida State BMX Championship starting on April 26, racers on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday attended the End of Season Point Dash at High Springs BMX to collect final points.

For the fourth year, the museum hosted "Girls Do Science" to spark children’s interest in science and promote women in STEM.