The Point Podcast

Wednesday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Fareeha Abrar on how Levy County residents are preparing for Hurricane Ian’s arrival. Plus, Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Florida’s election deadline, the World Equestrian Center is providing shelter to horses and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with University of Florida Assistant Professor Ryan Klein on the importance of maintaining trees in preparation for Hurricane Ian. Plus, storms like Ian could gain intensity due to global warming, Alachua County Emergency Management has advice for preparations, and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

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Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network’s Meteorologist Megan Borowski on the forecast for Hurricane Ian. Plus, Governor DeSantis mobilizes the national guard ahead of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, the University of Florida posts a TikTok poking fun of Top 5 banner thefts on campus, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Averi Kremposky about what was once the oldest operating movie theater in the state being set for demolition. Plus, the Transportation Security Administration warns about a dangerous trend of finding loaded guns in Florida airports, a disturbance in the Atlantic basin has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression and more.

Thursday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WUFT reporter Silas Morgan, on how there is no evidence on a widely circulated report about a fentanyl stabbing near UF camps.

Plus, Alachua County residents voice their concerns about a proposed development that includes a new UF golf course and a new farmer is in line to be the state's newest medical marijuana operator.

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Wednesday’s host, Jake Reyes, spoke with WUFT reporter Bryce Schuele about three Gainesville men who were accused of using Snapchat to operate a drug-trafficking ring at a local apartment complex. Plus, migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard have filed a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health is urging residents to stay alert of rabies and more.

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Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, spoke with WUFT’s Jake Reyes on anti-Semitic hate mail appearing in one Gainesville neighborhood.

Plus, a Jacksonville redistricting case sees a federal judge, an investigation opens into Governor DeSantis’ decision to send migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, and more.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network’s Melissa Feito on a new report about power outages. Plus, national conservative groups pour money into local school board races, traffic and construction around TIAA Bank Field make life difficult for some Jacksonville Jaguars fans, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Report for America Corp reporter Katie Hyson about language inclusion efforts in the city of Gainesville. Plus, Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to strengthen as she heads toward Puerto Rico, The Tampa City Council rejected further funding for a controversial wastewater proposal and more.

Thursday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with News Service of Florida's Dara Kam on how LGBTQ advocacy organizations, parents, students, and a teacher filed the lawsuit shortly after the legislature passed the law. Plus, the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative announced Wednesday's progress in the six months since they unveiled a blueprint for Gainesville to become a welcoming city and more.

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