The Point Podcast

Wednesday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with Chief Meteorologist at the University of Florida, Jeff George, on how Hurricane Hunters track massive storms. Plus, the Gainesville Mayoral Debate took place last night, and a judge ordered the Florida administration to turn over records connected to the migrant's flights to Martha's Vineyard and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with WUFT Reporter Sandra McDonald about a new referendum on single member districting in Alachua County on the midterm election ballot. Plus, UF warns protestors of discipline if they enter campus buildings, Gov. Ron DeSantis refuses to commit to four year term and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WLRN’s Jenny Staletovich on why experts say the hurricane forecast cone needs an update. Plus, Florida lawmakers head back to Tallahassee for another special session on property insurance, a lawsuit challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation has been dismissed, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Report for America Corp Reporter Katie Hyson about dwindling Black-owned farms and efforts to preserve them. Plus, civil rights organizations are calling for a statewide voter verification system after outrage from voter fraud arrest videos surfaced, wildlife advocates are hoping to save Florida’s wild diamondback terrapins through commercial breeding and more.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Paris Coughlin about a Micanopy property, believed to be a site of the Second 
Seminole War, having plans postponed on what to do with it after being bought by Alachua County. Plus, a rare but dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is infecting Florida residents, Gainesville Mayoral Candidates Ed Bielarski and Harvey Ward sparred in a Wednesday debate over Gainesville Regional Utilities and more.

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Wednesday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with the WUFT’s Jensen Young on how the Gainesville City Commission voted to eliminate single-family zoning throughout the city. Plus, a University of Florida student was arrested Monday for assaulting a manager at The Social, Hurricane Ian is responsible for between $787 million and $1.56 billion in agriculture losses in Florida and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with Tampa Bay Times' Max Chesnes about wastewater leakage into the freshwater and marine habitats. Plus, Gainesville is the first city in the state to eliminate single-family zoning, some neighborhoods in central Florida are still flooded and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WUFT’s Silas Morgan on the K9 that bit Terrell Bradley’s return to duty. Plus, the results are in from Governor DeSantis’ survey to colleges and universities on anti-conservative sentiment, Florida voters are set to choose a state chief financial officer who will have a big role in trying to reform the property-insurance system, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Grace Banahan about how a Punta Gorda library is supporting people impacted by Hurricane Ian by providing free public WIFI services after nearly two weeks without connectivity. Plus, a jury reached a verdict in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooter case, Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday extended early in-person voting for three counties impacted by Hurricane Ian and more.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT reporter Emma Behrmann on the Alachua County Commission voting to keep the West End Golf Club recreational, following years of community outcry. Plus, a Florida lawmaker who co-sponsored a law that keeps presidential searches secret says the University of Florida did not follow it as intended. Florida bee colonies that were destroyed by Hurricane Ian are smashed, drowned and starving.

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