A new episode of The Point is out now for April 19th, 2023: A Potential Solution for a Horrific Headache, hosted by Aileyahu Shanes, featuring UF Health principal investigators. Spotify: spoti.fi/41Ix0QL Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3GVdYyl

The Legislature is considering proposals mandating later start times for middle and high schools in all districts, giving students extra time to sleep. The bill passed the house with bipartisan support, and the Senate bill passed two committees. wuft.org/news/2023/04/1…

Clint Robertson, of Alachua, Florida, is a cattle farmer. He sends meat out of the county for processing. It can take several months to see any progress. But the wait may come to the end, with approval for a meat processing plant to be built in Newberry. bit.ly/3An4Dfa

“It’s a matter of basic healthcare and human dignity." Free menstrual products in Gainesville's public restrooms are back in stock. The 2020 city initiative suffered from supply shortages, but the city council says it is now back on track. bit.ly/3NeXN3

Some in Fort Lauderdale were forced to walk A1A/East Las Olas Boulevard last weekend with their belongings in tow after a flash flood forced residents to abandon their cars and seek shelter. Read the full story at bit.ly/40ywLXd.

A new episode of The Point is out now for April 26th, 2023: A Surtax Revenue Update, hosted by Aileyahu Shanes, featuring Alachua County assistant county manager Gina Peebles. Spotify: spoti.fi/3NesWU4 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3NiDa5Y

In addition to hazards posed by thunderstorm activity, winds are going to pick up across most of our state over the next 6-18 hours. A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of the Panhandle. Expect this alert to be expanded eastward through tomorrow. #FLwx

Strong storms continue to propagate from E to W across #NFla. Gusty winds, locally heavy rain, and quarter-sized hail will continue to hazards from these storms as they slowly migrate across the region.

A youth football coach in Gainesville has taken a plea deal after being charged with animal cruelty for holding dogs in what police called deplorable conditions. Read more: wuft.org/news/2023/05/1…

After being a victim of a gang shooting at a young age, Rev. Milford Griner has dedicated his time advocating to prevent youth gun violence. wuft.org/news/2023/05/1…

1963 was a pivotal year in the Civil Rights Movement. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of some of America's most pivotal moments, 11 students from UF and FAMU spent their 2023 spring break reporting across the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. #UFxFAMU1963 projects.wuft.org/ufxfamu1963/

The Marion County Sheriff arrested 20 in an undercover online investigation on charges of luring children for sex. “The ugly truth is that this is just the tip of the iceberg... we caught a small portion of these evil predators," says Lt. Paul Bloom.wuft.org/news/2023/05/2…

Chemical fertilizers feed the world–but their production & use harm #water & life. Read #PriceOfPlenty WUFT News, a special report UF College of Journalism and Communications & @MUJSchool supported @PulitzerCenter. We start in the Bone Valley, a part of #Florida most never see. Dig in: projects.wuft.org/priceofplenty/

Fertilizer stories are often ab farms, nutrients, water. But what ab people who live next door to the industry? Alan Halaly🏜️🌼🚰 🎰 & Sofi Zeman report from FL & LA on life next to mines, gypstacks & agrochemical plants in Part II of #PriceOfPlenty WUFT News: projects.wuft.org/priceofplenty/…

New Tornado Warning for Gilchrist and Alachua Counties until 7:45 AM. Strong circulation near Newberry is capable of producing a tornado. Head to your safe spot immediately. The storm may also produce very large hail.

Tornado Warning continues for Gilchrist and Alachua Counties until 7:45 AM. Strong strong rotation near Newberry is capable of producing a tornado and very large hail. Head to your safe spot immediately. Town of Tioga, Archer, and Haile Plantation are in the path.

Tornado Warning for Alachua County has expired but this dangerous storm has a history of strong rotation & funnel clouds. Large hail & damaging winds are still possible as the supercell tracks thru Gainesville & areas to the south. Storm is still spinning so stay alert!

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will give control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to a state-appointed board. wuft.org/news/2023/06/2…

A Heat Advisory is posted for today as feels-like temps over 100⁰ are likely. Isolated afternoon and early evening storms are possible, but skies should be clearing for those skyrockets at Fanfares & Fireworks 2023!

Alachua County Commissioners voted to end discussion on funding the $5.25 million meat processing facility in Newberry. wuft.org/news/2023/08/2…