WUFT News

10/10/2025

UF is No. 7 among public universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report (Sept. 23), marking our eighth year in the top 10. Students seem to be divided over whether or not the rank plays a factor.

What matters more to you: the ranking or your daily experience?

💬 What do you think? Comment "Rankings" or "Experience" and tell us why you chose it. Then read the full story on our website.

10/09/2025

This October marks the second year of the Building Braze Ranch annual Fall Festival in Waldo. The festival offers a variety of activities, including pumpkin painting and the chance to interact with the farm animals.

Watch this video to learn more: http://wuft.org/business-news/2025-10-09/building-braze-ranch-waldo-couple-opens-their-fall-festival-for-a-second-year

10/07/2025

On First at Five, learn about the Salvation Army's open applications for recipients of their annual Angel Tree program, Isabella Heupel's reports.

10/06/2025

Laughter and cheers move across the wooden floor every Thursday night at High Springs Dance Club.

Read more about this weekly fun here:
https://www.wuft.org/entertainment/2025-10-04/living-room-to-dance-floor-high-springs-keeps-the-beat

10/04/2025

Florida extended its record number of ex*****ons this year on Tuesday with the ex*****on of Victor Tony Jones. His death was met with protest on the day of as many residents came out to voice their disdain for the death penalty and his ex*****on.
Read more about the case, the protest and more here: https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2025-10-01/florida-executes-victor-tony-jones-for-1990-double-murder-amid-anti-death-penalty-protests

10/03/2025

DeSantis increase pressure for property tax legislation by proposing a special session on property taxes during primary season, saying, "I don't think a lot of these guys would want to vote the wrong way then."
More about it in our story below.

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

10/03/2025

UF football players such as Jadan Baugh and Aaron Chiles competed against fans during EA Sports' Campus Pregame event leading up to Saturday's game. The pregame event on UF campus will continue even on Saturday from 10am-2pm.
Read more about the festivities and more here: https://www.wuft.org/sports/2025-10-02/ea-sports-kicks-off-three-days-of-festivities-leading-to-game-day

10/03/2025

While most of the rain is offshore right now, the wet weather event along the east coast is just getting started. Latest forecast: https://www.wuft.org/weather/2025-10-03/flood-watches-issued-for-parts-of-i-95-corridor-through-weekend

10/02/2025

A Flood Watch has now been issued for coastal counties from Daytona Beach through the Treasure Coast. See the latest forecast: https://www.wuft.org/weather/2025-10-02/wet-weather-pattern-to-bring-flooding-prolong-dangerous-beach-conditions-along-floridas-east-coast

10/02/2025

Four ways to celebrate Taylor Swift’s album release in Gainesville!

Read more to find out where to listen to one of the most anticipated albums of the year: https://www.wuft.org/entertainment/2025-10-02/four-ways-to-celebrate-taylor-swifts-album-release-in-gainesville
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10/02/2025

We apologize for any inconvenience as WUFT-TV is currently down. Our engineering team is working to resolve the issue with channels 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. You are still able to stream WUFT online, and we hope to resolve this issue soon.
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10/02/2025

Coming up on First at Five | Krystal Felix spoke a local father who's teamed up with the City of Gainesville to help fight the stigma of absentee father's in the black community.

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