Improved track and intensity forecasts make it easier for the public to prepare for hurricanes, but forecasters at the annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference say short fuse hurricanes — that rapidly intensify near land — remain a concern.
-
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Matt Shultz, frontman for the band Cage the Elephant, about reassessing one's reality and his band's new album, "Neon Pill".
-
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
-
Dimas Caraballo is showcasing his incredible talent in a Classical Spring Affair Concert, featuring mesmerizing works of Chopin, Beethoven, and more!
-
Verdi Eco School Hosts Pop-Up entrepreneurial Event May 31st in EGAD. Ayana Verdi, Founder and Director of the School talks about the Waffley Good Wafflery, new classes and Parent's Night Out.
-
The Florida Department of Transportation held a kickoff meeting to introduce the project to the public this week. Officials also said they are considering the possibility of a dedicated bike lane across the bridge.
-
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
-
When a private space traveler said he wanted to take a SpaceX capsule on a mission to improve the aging Hubble telescope, NASA studied the options. Internal emails show concern about the risk.
-
A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.
Headlines
-
Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.
-
The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.
-
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there have been measurable effects and impacts from the biggest geomagnetic storm in decades.
-
The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.
-
Meet the artist who received the most votes in our first-ever Fan Favorite competition.
-
El Niño helped drive global average temperatures to new records over the last year. Forecasters say it's waning, but that 2024 may still be one for the record books.
-
Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling was a paratrooper during WWII. After the war, he wrote a short story inspired by the experience. It's now being published for the first time in The Strand.
-
This recommendation does not make marijuana legal at the federal level. But for the first time, the government is acknowledging marijuana's potential medical benefits.
Your daily local news update from WFIT, Florida Today, and the Florida News Exchange.
The breath of music talent on the Space Coast is amazing. Here is a tasty sampling of some of our favorites.
Become a Sustaining Member of WFIT for as little as $5 a month!
Gift WFIT with something big and unexpected this year, a vehicle donation. Then your unwanted car, boat or motorcycle will help keep your favorite WFIT programs on-air.