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Monday, May 4, 2026
A state initiative connecting Florida farmers with food banks has been made permanent, offering continued relief to North Central Florida residents struggling with rising grocery prices. The program, which began in 2010, was expanded into a statewide effort in July 2025, and its permanent status arrives at a moment of heightened need as the cost of goods continues to climb.
Sources: WUFT News
WUFT News is running a multi-day series encouraging Florida residents to begin hurricane preparations now, before the season picks up momentum. Coverage so far emphasizes that risk varies widely depending on location, with potential hazards including storm surge, inland flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. Early preparation allows time to gather supplies, review insurance coverage, and establish evacuation plans without the pressure of an approaching storm.
Sources: WUFT News
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Gainesville Saturday to honor three-year-old Paisley Brown, who died in March in what authorities describe as a case of abuse and neglect. The man charged in connection with her death, her mother’s boyfriend, faces first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and capital sexual battery charges, while her mother faces two counts of felony child neglect. Organizers directed criticism at the Florida Department of Children and Families, raising concerns about the agency’s practice of outsourcing cases to third-party contractors.
Sources: WCJB TV20
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