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An update on the drought in North Central Florida

Since the beginning of 2026, North Central Florida has been under extreme drought conditions.

Though we’ve seen small amounts of rain in our forecast, rainfall amounts have not been enough to improve drought conditions.

Listen above to hear how the drought is impacting the environment across North Central Florida, including a boat ramp in Newberry.

Kristin Chermont Spina is a Multimedia Content Producer and the Morning Edition anchor for WUFT News.
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