https://www.wuft.org/tags/2026-florida-wildfires 2026 Florida Wildfires en-US Copyright Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:57 GMT https://www.wuft.org/podcast/the-rundown/2026-05-07/florida-wildfires-predicted-to-continue-to-wreak-havoc-for-months Host Kristin Chermont Spina talks with Florida Forest Service spokesperson Ludie Bond about what we can expect from this year's unusually active wildfire season. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:57 GMT https://www.wuft.org/podcast/the-rundown/2026-05-07/florida-wildfires-predicted-to-continue-to-wreak-havoc-for-months Kristin Chermont Spina https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-05/lochloosa-west-fire-expands-to-228-acres The Lochloosa West brush fire continues to affect Alachua County's air quality, and the fire has grown significantly since yesterday. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:28 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-05/lochloosa-west-fire-expands-to-228-acres Audrey Shirley https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-04/the-lochloosa-west-fire-is-now-over-100-acres-in-alachua-county A new brush fire broke out earlier this afternoon in Alachua County causing a road closure, reduced visibility, and reduced air quality. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:02:29 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-05-04/the-lochloosa-west-fire-is-now-over-100-acres-in-alachua-county Audrey Shirley https://www.wuft.org/environment/2026-05-04/100-acre-wildfire-breaks-out-east-of-micanopy In and around Gainesville, you're likely seeing and smelling more wildfire smoke Monday afternoon. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:15:46 GMT https://www.wuft.org/environment/2026-05-04/100-acre-wildfire-breaks-out-east-of-micanopy WUFT News https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-01/firefighters-still-battling-cow-creek-fire-one-week-later As wildfires blaze across the state, Levy County’s Cow Creek fire has continued to grow to over 2,000 acres. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:28:22 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-05-01/firefighters-still-battling-cow-creek-fire-one-week-later Jadyn Bottini https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-28/levy-county-cow-creek-fire-50-contained The Cow Creek fire in Levy County is now at just under 2,400 acres. As of Monday, the Florida Forest Service says it about 50% contained. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:50:15 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-28/levy-county-cow-creek-fire-50-contained Sara-James Ranta https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-27/cow-creek-wildfire-grows-to-2-400-acres-as-firefighters-warn-of-lingering-dangers Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:41:48 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-27/cow-creek-wildfire-grows-to-2-400-acres-as-firefighters-warn-of-lingering-dangers Marina Meretz https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-27/florida-wildfires-can-happen-year-round-experts-warn-heres-how-to-prepare Wildfire season in Florida isn’t confined to the spring, and experts say residents should be prepared throughout the year as fires continue to burn across the state. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:54 GMT https://www.wuft.org/heard-on-wuft-fm/2026-04-27/florida-wildfires-can-happen-year-round-experts-warn-heres-how-to-prepare Oriana Torre https://www.wuft.org/noticias/2026-04-24/necesita-informacion-en-espanol-acerca-de-los-incendios-forestales-en-el-area-envie-un-mensaje-al-condado-de-alachua Spanish speakers in Alachua County received a bit of hope amid the stress of area wildfires this week: the first countywide text alert in their native language. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:50:02 GMT https://www.wuft.org/noticias/2026-04-24/necesita-informacion-en-espanol-acerca-de-los-incendios-forestales-en-el-area-envie-un-mensaje-al-condado-de-alachua Rose Schnabel https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2026-04-24/need-spanish-language-information-about-area-wildfires-text-alachua-county Spanish speakers in Alachua County received a bit of hope amid the stress of area wildfires this week: the first countywide text alert in their native language. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:58 GMT https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2026-04-24/need-spanish-language-information-about-area-wildfires-text-alachua-county Rose Schnabel