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Veteran Meteorologist Tim Miller to Lead UFCJC’s Weather and Emergency Network Operations

Tuesday July 23, 2024

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) announced today that veteran meteorologist Tim Miller will be joining the College and its Division of Media Properties as …
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In the Eye of the Storm: FPREN Leads the Way in Public Safety

Monday February 12, 2024

In the Sunshine State, where hurricanes and tropical storms pose a significant threat, the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) exemplifies how the University of Florida (UF) extends its …
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FPREN to Receive 2024 Florida Emergency Preparedness Media Award

Friday January 12, 2024

The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) will receive the 2024 Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) Media Award for their outstanding efforts in educating and informing the …
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FPREN and Three UFCJC Division of Media Properties Leaders Receive 2023 Florida Government Productivity Award

Tuesday November 21, 2023

Florida TaxWatch, the Florida Council of 100 and the state of Florida have announced that University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties Executive …
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Megan Borowski Places First in the 2023 National Weather Association Graduate Student Showcase

Thursday October 5, 2023

Megan Borowski, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties senior multimedia meteorologist, placed first in the National Weather Association …
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On Our Radar: WeatherSTEM Brings Valuable Innovation, Information, and Education to Local Communities

Tuesday November 8, 2022

By Lila Greenberg, B.S. Telecommunication 2022 From virtual education to weather technology, Ed Mansouri has been focused on serving the residents of Florida. Mansouri, the founder and CEO of …
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Affordable Ideas for Hurricane Preparedness and Management Featured on UN Disaster Risk Reduction Website

Friday July 22, 2022

Melissa Feito, Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) multimedia producer, is the author of “Hurricane Preparedness is Expensive. Emergency Managers and Community Leaders are Looking for a …
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Jeff George Named Chief Meteorologist and Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Director

Thursday May 12, 2022

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced that meteorologist Jeff George will join the College as Chief Meteorologist and Director of the Florida …
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Randy Wright Receives 2019 Public Radio Regional Organizations Award

Thursday October 17, 2019

Randy Wright, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties executive director, is the recipient of the 2019 Public Radio Regional Organizations (PRRO) …
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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, …

WUFT-FM hosts new Florida Public Radio Emergency Network

Wednesday May 21, 2014

Building on their long history of providing critical information to millions of citizens and visitors during times of crisis, Florida’s public radio stations have created the Florida Public Radio …