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An aerial view of a home where the roof was torn off when Hurricane Beryl passed through the area on July 5, 2024 in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Mexico after passing through Caribbean islands, including Jamaica.

Photos: See the path of destruction from Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl has devastated several Caribbean Islands.

LifeSouth Community Blood Center 50th Anniversary

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers, a not-for-profit blood bank headquartered in Gainesville, is featured this week. The blood bank, formerly known as Civitan Regional Blood Center, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Dustin Holmes, second from right, holds hands with his girlfriend, Hailey Morgan, while returning to their flooded home with her children Aria Skye Hall, 7, right, and Kyle Ross, 4, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Crystal River, Fla.

Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know

Climate change hasn't increased the total number of hurricanes hitting the U.S., but it is making dangerous storms more common.

Report: Audiences demand diversity in films, Hollywood can do more

UCLA's annual report on Hollywood diversity finds a mixed bag. While people of color are being hired more in key categories, the study shows a film industry disinvesting in women.

Attendees visit the concession stands at the Dayton at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla., while UF baseball hosts Dayton on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (Libby Clifton/ WRUF)

$19 chicken fingers? How UF’s baseball concession prices rank vs. SEC rivals

Florida, which hosts Vanderbilt University for a three-game series this weekend, consistently ranks among the priciest ballpark menus in multiple statistical categories.

Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. The Navy has decided to stop sharing the data.

Amanda Knox from Bell, Florida pours a cup of her meat-based chili. She also provided a vegetarian option. (Aaron Zeiler/WUFT News)

In Photos: Chili Cook-Off And Springs Celebration Bring Visitors To State Park

The 10th annual O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cook-Off and Springs Celebration at O'Leno State Park brought together people who love chili and Florida's water this weekend.

UFCJC Atlas Lab Director Nathan Carpenter - Encore

Today’s episode features the Atlas Lab at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Fueled by sophisticated, AI-driven digital media analysis tools, the lab provides students with invaluable, real-world experience in data analytics, researchers with a treasure trove of data to develop new insights for industry, and best-in-class tools to help our immersion venues provide additional value to customers and the community.

UFCJC Atlas Lab Director Nathan Carpenter

Today’s episode features the Atlas Lab at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Fueled by sophisticated, AI-driven digital media analysis tools, the lab provides students with invaluable, real-world experience in data analytics, researchers with a treasure trove of data to develop new insights for industry, and best-in-class tools to help our immersion venues provide additional value to customers and the community.

Once Upon a Time in Florida - Jacki Levine

Today’s episode features Jacki Levine, editor of "Once Upon a Time in Florida: Stories of Life in the Land of Promises.” The book is curated from the archives of FORUM, the award-winning magazine of Florida Humanities. The anthology presents 50 often surprising and always intriguing stories of life in Florida by some of the nation’s most talented writers and scholars.

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