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Weather Live TV WUFT-TV/FM | WJUF-FM 1200 Weimer Hall | P.O. Box 118405 Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 A service of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida Division of Media Properties News and Public Media for North Central Florida Live TV Donate Play Live Radio Next Up: 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 Available On Air Stations Weather Weather Live Weather from WRUF-TV Current Conditions Weather Forecast from FPREN Latest Weather News Bradford County Sheriff's Office Live Updates: Wildfires erupt across Florida as drought worsens Andrew Wulfeck The Florida Forest Service reports more than 130 wildfires are burning across the Sunshine State and have consumed at least 25,000 acres. Town of Lacrosse Fire Department A look at Florida's largest active wildfires Andrew Wulfeck More than 100 wildfires are actively burning across Florida, with the largest greatest impacts reported across the northern part of the state. Weather Dry & gusty: Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula Weather Wildfires erupt around Florida as drought intensifies Weather Dry & fire danger for North Florida, Pahandle, while South Florida stays soggy Weather Photo gallery: 400-acre wildfire in Alachua County extinguished Kaley Mantz The Florida Forest Service extinguished a 400-acre wildfire on State Road 26 in Alachua County Thursday. Weather Prolonged fire danger across parts of North Florida, Panhandle Irene Sans Varying weather conditions throughout the next 7 days, but constant low humidity and exceptional drought levels will keep the fire danger high. Weather UPDATE: SR-26 Wildfire now 60% contained Audrey Shirley A brush / forest fire that broke out Wednesday evening is still in the process of being contained. Weather Drought update & Florida’s record heat for several days Irene Sans Parts of Central and North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by the end of the week and into the weekend, breaking new records. Weather Possible Strong El Niño Could Reshape Florida’s Hurricane Season and Winter Leslie Hudson A developing El Niño could affect Florida in two major ways: fewer Atlantic hurricanes, followed by a wetter, stormier winter with greater severe weather risk. NOAA says El Niño over a 60% chance of developing in summer 2026, with a 1-in-3 chance of becoming strong by late fall. Weather 400-acre wildfire on SR-26 now 30% contained in Alachua County Audrey Shirley The fire ignited Wednesday evening just northeast of Gainesville. Weather How the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could play out Andrew Wulfeck Forecasters expect tropical cyclone activity could resemble seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023. El Nino plays a prominent role in each of the seasons. Weather Wildfire grows near Naples, prompts evacuations as winds ease and temperatures rise Irene Sans Newman Drive wildfire near Naples prompts evacuations. Limited visibility is possible overnight due to the smoke, and the east winds will move the smoke plume toward the Metro Southwest Coast of Florida. Weather La Niña fades with robust El Niño in sight Andrew Wulfeck La Niña officially emerged in September 2025 and lasted until April. Neutral conditions are present, but an El Niño is expected to emerge later in 2026. Weather Why a Colorado university matters to Florida’s hurricane season Leslie Hudson Colorado State University is one of the most highly revered names in hurricane forecasting, and for Florida, that matters. Here’s why a landlocked university has become so influential for a state that sees more hurricane hits than any other. Latest News Headlines Burning Point: Analyzing Dunnellon's railroad tie fire What does the 'percentage contained' really mean in a wildfire? Levy County fire grows to over 1,500 acres De Distintos Mundos, un Mismo Ritmo Gimnasio de boxeo busca promover la salud y ayudar a la comunidad a través de reconectar a la humanidad entre guantes y disciplina From NPR News Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shaped the whereabouts of early humankind Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted The U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran remain in limbo Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts