The Point Podcast

Wednesday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with the Sun Sentinel’s Rafael Olmeda about what occurred in the trial of the Parkland Shooter yesterday. Plus, a grand jury has indicted a Gainesville man on a charge of premeditated murder, the gopher tortoise is no longer listed as an endangered or threatened species in Florida and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with WUFT's Sandra McDonald about Senator Ben Sasse's visit to UF's campus and protests that occurred. Plus, World Central Kitchen continues to provide hot meals to hurricane victims, St. Johns County makes plans for future storm prep and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Julia Coin on one woman’s experience staying on Sanibel Island through Hurricane Ian. Plus, UF’s sole presidential finalist visits campus, a Florida lawmaker seeks to do away with the Constitutional Revision Commission, and more.

Friday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WUFT’s Francesca Faraci on how Gainesville residents and businesses deal with a game day. Plus, Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida and after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, both the Ocala and Gainesville Pride festivals are returning.

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Thursday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WMFE’s Amy Green about how the Indian River Lagoon was affected by Hurricane Ian. Plus, Two men accused of kidnapping and human sex trafficking in a Gainesville group home made their first court appearance; President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis spoke with residents and emergency workers in Fisherman’s Wharf and more.

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Wednesday's host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUSF reporter Sky Lebron about patients recovering after evacuating from Southwest Florida hospitals due to Hurricane Ian. Plus, prosecutors are dropping charges on a teen who was accused of sending a high school bomb threat, Florida leaders who rejected climate laws are now seeking aid and more.

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Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, spoke with Fresh Take Florida's Julia Coin and Jack Prator on the impacts of Hurricane Ian on their hometowns of Sanibel and Fort Myers after their visit to the area this weekend. Plus, damages in Southwest Florida exceed one billion dollars, Lee County schools are still deciding when to reopen and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

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Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WUFT’s Silas Morgan on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ press conference about the state’s response to Hurricane Ian. Plus, the confirmed death toll in Florida rises, the first batch of insurance claims shows estimated losses, and more.

On Friday’s episode, WUFT reporter Matt Bell spoke with a Food and Resource Expert on Hurricane Ian’s potential impacts to Florida’s agriculture industry. Plus, new updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian making landfall on the peninsula’s Southwestern coast and more.

Thursday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with University of Florida Professor Keith Schneider about avoiding foodborne illnesses during a hurricane. Plus, Hurricane Ian has caused infrastructure damage to Lee County; Ron DeSantis calls Hurricane Ian one of the worst storms Florida has faced and more.

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