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WUFT and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Receive CPB Community Lifeline Award

Tuesday March 19, 2019

WUFT-TV/FM and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) today were honored with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Community Lifeline Award for providing extensive coverage and …
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FPREN Honored at Governor’s Hurricane Conference

Tuesday May 22, 2018

The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) received the 2018 Public Information Award at the 32nd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference® Awards held in West Palm Beach. During the event, …
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Cyndee O’Quinn Joins the CJC Media Properties Weather Department

Wednesday June 14, 2017

Cyndee O’Quinn has joined the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications as its new meteorologist. O’Quinn will work with Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman to prepare and …
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Jeff Huffman Provided Hurricane Matthew Updates for National Public Radio Programs

Monday October 10, 2016

On October 6, National Public Radio’s “Here & Now” host Jeremy Hobson spoke with Jeff Huffman, meteorologist for WUFT and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. Huffman provided the …

Randy Wright Presented Innovator Award by University Station Alliance

Friday November 20, 2015

This story was edited from a press release by the University Station Alliance. The University Station Alliance presented its 2015 USA Madison Hodges Innovator Award for Public Media Advancement to …

Florida Storms App Now Available for Nearly All Mobile Devices

Thursday October 8, 2015

The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) today announced that Florida Storms, the free app Floridians are using to stay safe during major storms, is now available for Android devices. The …

Florida Public Radio Launches Free ‘Florida Storms’ Mobile Phone App

Friday August 28, 2015

Florida residents and visitors have a new resource to help them prepare for destructive storms and other emergencies. The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) today launched Florida Storms, …