Red Cross staffer recalls Tuscaloosa tornado one year later
By Cameron Taylor – WUFT-FM A year ago today Tuscaloosa, Alabama experienced one of the worst tornadoes it has seen in years. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Cameron Taylor spoke with North Central Florida...
View ArticleMany residents of Live Oak remain displaced because of flooding
The rain from Tropical Storm Debby is causing several rivers in North Central Florida rise putting residents out of their homes. The American Red Cross has opened more than a dozen shelters across...
View ArticleClay County damage assessment efforts begin
Official Press Release Initial reports from damage assessment crews lead county officials to believe the damage reports for flood waters associated with Tropical Storm Debby may exceed initial...
View ArticleRed Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open
Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites...
View ArticleSome residents still need shelter in north Florida
One week ago, a tropical storm swept across North Central Florida, flooding many homes and sending resident out of their homes and into shelters. WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports how the Red Cross...
View ArticleFirst Debby, now Isaac could soak the state
With the news of Tropical Storm Isaac many in North Central Florida are questioning how residents would handle the storm, especially after many have yet to recover from Tropical Storm Debby. Florida’s...
View ArticleQ&A with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare CEO Maggie Labarta
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a private nonprofit that aids those affected by mental illness and substance-use disorders in and around North Central Florida. Its main campus is located in...
View ArticleExplosion, Fire At Southwest Villas Apartment Found To Be Result Of Arson
An explosion and resulting fire at Southwest Villas on Jan. 22 that displaced 12 residents was caused by arson. Two suspects have been charged with grand theft and fraudulent insurance claims.
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