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The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: A six-month investigation found that while inland communities have faced significant flooding in recent years, a state resilience program spent almost all of its dollars on the coast; Later, Florida is on track to surpass last year's record number of child drowning deaths -- what is the state doing to prevent that; Plus, we asked UF students what songs they keep returning to, again and again.

North Central Florida Community Center Director of Operations E.J. Soft shares information on volunteer and partnership opportunities at the nonprofit center. He emphasized that the state-of-the-art gym and versatile community spaces are designed to welcome everyone. At the Center there is always a way to move, learn, and connect.

UF Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and 2026 University of Florida Campaign for Charities Director Karen Thomas tells us about the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy is to donate to a good cause.

The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. It's a space-themed show today! Coming up: A new telescope launched over the weekend to study some of space's biggest mysteries; Later, we'll talk to the photographer of the first plants grown in lunar soil; Plus, a Constellation Conversation with a former NASA astronaut.

The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: New federal and state rules for higher education are impacting students from other countries; Later, we'll hear from New York firefighters about how the trauma of 9/11 impacts them 25 years later; Plus, NPR's Allison Aubrey talks about her new book called "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love."

The Rundown from WUFT News explores our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: After Florida's primary election last week, what can voters expect as we move closer to the November general election? Later, the University of Florida officially banned Krishna House from serving lunch on campus. How are they responding? Plus, with e-scooters growing in popularity, how can riders stay safe while zipping around town?

University of Florida Performing Arts Director Brian Jose offers the inside scoop and a glimpse of the upcoming 2026-27 season featuring 40 different performances from September 18, 2026, through April 2027.

This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: Florida has once again opened permit applications for a black bear hunt in December. But conservationists say a hunt isn't the answer. Later, a Columbia County Public Library program is helping young adults get a high school degree. Plus, a new edition of our occasional series Snap Chats - where we talk to photographers about a favorite photo they've taken.

This episode features Dr. Victoria Pagán, Professor of Classics at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who recently received the 2024-25 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year honor. Pagán is considered one of the foremost experts on classical Greek and Roman literature and culture.

This is The Rundown from WUFT News, exploring our community from top to bottom. Coming up on the show: We take a look back at the history of the Alachua County Library District as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Later, it's the 120th anniversary of UF moving to Gainesville from Lake City, but the decision to move had a rocky start. Plus, Waldo is holding its homecoming festival this weekend.