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The county commission asked questions on Tuesday without indicating which direction it would go in approving, modifying or rejecting the proposal.
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Green pastures full of native, colorful flowers scatter the University of Florida’s campus as part of a new plan to help protect the pollinators of Florida.
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A 261-page Florida Department of Environmental Protection dam safety report released in March has given the decades-long battle a renewed sense of urgency. What was once a low-hazard structure with no potential for death or flooding has changed as it’s aged.
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As the bill waits for the president’s signature, local officials feel that this legislation is bringing together federal, state and local efforts in a cohesive attempt to restore the seagrass and manatee population.
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Due to low levels of antidepressant medications entering bodies of water, researchers found that crayfish behaviors are changing.
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Commercial breeding of tegus and green iguanas will not be immediately banned but phased out until June 30, 2024.
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Gainesville holds a special connection to National Bat Appreciation Month, housing one of the largest bat houses in North America and a thriving bat population. Bats influence local agriculture by removing pests and dropping seeds that promote regrowth.
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A new law will make it illegal to import and sell four species of snakes across state lines. These snakes include one type of python and three types of anacondas, which if introduced could pose a threat to local ecosystems.
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University of Florida scientists are hoping they have a second chance to save a rare Florida Keys butterfly.