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09/26/2025

Humberto became a Category 1 hurricane Friday morning and is expected to pass safely north of the Lesser Antilles over the weekend.

Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 1 cyclone on Friday and is expected to pass safely north of the Lesser Antilles. Forecasters are also closely monitoring Invest 94L near Hispaniola, which could threaten the Southeast U.S. next week.

09/25/2025

Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in school libraries.

09/25/2025

Pensacola residents will get their first chance to weigh in on the long-anticipated reopening of Bay Bluffs Park on Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Vickery Resource Center, with an online survey to follow.

Pensacola is inviting residents to shape the future of Bay Bluffs Park at an Oct. 22 listening session, after the state awarded $2.2 million to restore the bluffside preserve.

09/25/2025

Florida Storms digs into the science of the Fujiwhara effect and the possibility of it occurring with Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94.

Storms' intensity, proximity, and size matter, and there could be significant implications if two storms merge.

09/25/2025

Pensacola is preparing to host scheduled small‑ship cruise visits beginning in 2026, with Mayor D.C. Reeves casting the new service as a low‑risk test of whether cruise tourism can work here without the costly infrastructure larger Gulf Coast ports require.

American Cruise Lines will begin docking in Pensacola in 2026, bringing 180‑passenger vessels to Plaza de Luna. Mayor D.C. Reeves calls the visits a trial run that could boost tourism without major new infrastructure, marking a shift from past cruise ambitions that never materialized.

09/24/2025

With a Florida House panel finishing a two-day review of property-tax issues, city and county officials defended their financial management amid Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to ask voters next year to slash taxes on homesteaded properties.

Local government officials on Tuesday offered some pushback against state efforts to cut property taxes and question city and county spending.

09/24/2025

Even if you don't like jazz (or don't think you like jazz) Joe V. challenges you to listen to this record from Oscar Peterson & Clark Terry, which turns 50 this year.

"This release could come out today and sound just as fresh and vibrant as it did in 1975 – but I think it would be difficult to find two players like this in 2025. Good thing we have the recording to enjoy."

WUWF’s Joe Vincenza looks back on the 50-year-old recording of Oscar Peterson & Clark Terry.

09/24/2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet next week will consider spending $84.5 million to buy four acres of land along the south side of Destin Harbor.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet next week will consider spending $84.5 million to buy four acres of land along the south side of Destin Harbor in Okaloosa County.

09/24/2025

Pensacola is preparing to honor the late Rev. John H. Powell, founder of Truth for Youth and a longtime community and youth advocate, with an honorary street renaming.

The City of Pensacola plans to recognize Rev. John Powell, founder of Truth for Youth and longtime community advocate, with an honorary Belmont Street designation. Council members will vote in October, with a dedication ceremony set for Nov. 1.

09/24/2025

From Florida Storms: As Hurricane Gabrielle moves away, Invest 93 and Invest 94 are showing signs of organization, which could develop into the subsequent two named storms by this weekend.

As Hurricane Gabrielle moves away, Invest 93 and Invest 94 are showing signs of organization, which could develop into the subsequent two named storms by this weekend. The tropic is alive!

09/23/2025

In case you missed it: watch My Mom is Here play some tunes for Acoustic Interlude.

Find more recordings and playlists: wuwf.org/acoustic

New York City-based group My Mom is Here played some tunes for Acoustic Interlude, recorded at WUWF Studio-A the day after their RadioLive debut. For more in...

09/23/2025

Opponents of a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates want state regulators to take another look at a “counter proposal.”