WUFT-TV (Gainesville, FL)

WUFT-TV began broadcasting on November 10, 1958, with the goal of delivering educational content to the University of Florida and surrounding schools. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the station focused primarily on instructional programs. Over the years, WUFT has grown to include PBS shows, local productions, and a celebrated weekday newscast created and presented by students.

Local, Student/Alumni

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#204018

United States

#44545

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#1150

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Gainesville moves forward with red light cameras

1 month ago | wuft.org | Craig Pittman

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. * WUFT News: Gainesville Commissioners press on for red-light traffic cameras. "The city of Gainesville is working alongside the Gainesville Police Department and the Gainesville Department of Transportation in efforts to improve public safety.
the terminology you must know

1 month ago | wuft.org | Irene Sans

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, it is crucial to become familiar with the season's terminology and what everything means as soon as advisories are issued. Knowing what basic critical terms mean could save you lots of time (and worries) and avoid confusion in hyped messages. Official advisories come from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service Office.
A Gainesville running club hopes to start a statewide trend

1 month ago | wuft.org | Sydney Johnson

When Adyan Child joined the cross-country team in middle school, running became a lifelong friend. The sport brought him accolades and peace of mind, but Child could not foresee it would bring him to Depot Park, where he would befriend scores of like-minded individuals who felt the same.
Legislature passes bill to crack down on abandoned boats, hold owners financially responsible

1 month ago | wuft.org | Gabriel Velasquez Neira

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - When Stephanie Price took over as manager of an RV park near Fort Myers Beach in southwest Florida, she had a problem: The bay bordering the park had abandoned, sunken boats. "One of them, you didn't even see it until there was low tide, and there would be a little tiny bit of the mast," Price said. "That was a danger.
Foster shortage looms for Humane Society during summer months

1 month ago | wuft.org | Marta Rodriguez

As summer approaches, the Humane Society of North Central Florida is urging the community to help address a familiar challenge. With university students and residents leaving Gainesville for break, the shelter is seeing an increase in returned foster dogs and a drop in available help. "We rely on all fosters extremely heavily. When they [fosters] go home for break, it's hard because a lot of people are bringing back their dogs," said Jordyn Chiodo, development coordinator at the Humane Society.
Gainesville residents come together to clean up community

2 months ago | wuft.org | Mikayla Johnson

Equipped with garbage bags and bright orange safety vests, Gainesville residents hit the streets Saturday morning to participate in the Great American Cleanup. Keep Alachua County Beautiful, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, organized the event as part of a broader nationwide green movement. The annual event aims to keep Gainesville clean while also building community and fellowship, Executive Director Carlos Gonzalez said.
FSU holds vigil to honor shooting victims

2 months ago | wuft.org | Sydney Johnson
Health fair in Waldo brings community together with wellness and fun

2 months ago | wuft.org | Richard Bennett

The Waldo community gathered for their third annual community health fair.
Keeping cool in the animal kingdom

2 months ago | wuft.org | Alissa Gary

As the Earth gets hotter, humans aren't the only ones worrying about staying cool. From the 100-degree summers of sub-Saharan Africa to the sticky humidity of South Florida, animals have learned to live in the most extreme heat. They have evolved cooling methods that effectively rival air conditioners. Except, they don't consume enormous sums of energy. In the evolutionary Olympics, humans are at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to regulating temperature.
'Gator boys' receive a warm welcome in Gainesville after winning national championship

2 months ago | wuft.org | Fiona Smith

The Gators men's basketball team returned on Tuesday to Gainesville where a rally awaited them after Monday night's triumphant victory (65-63) against the University of Houston in the NCAA championship game. Flavet Field on the University of Florida campus became a sea of orange and blue as approximately 8,500 students, alumni and Gainesville residents came out to welcome the Gator boys back home.