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In the news: Spending cuts remain, Detriot emergency manager, Chihuahua puppies, Man in sinkhole

By on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

Obama Signals He’d Let Cuts Stand to Avoid U.S. Shutdown – President Obama and Congressional leaders had a White House meeting Friday. They emerged without resolution to the budget impasse, meaning the spending cuts that take effect Friday could remain [...]

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Environmental officials look for sinkholes in Debby’s wake

By on June 27th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm

By Stephanie Denardo & Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM Sinkholes are a natural and common geological feature for North Central Florida, but their numbers have quickly increased after heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports how and [...]

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Alachua County asks for public’s help on reporting sinkholes

By on June 26th, 2012 | Last updated: September 11, 2012 at 2:22 pm

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is encouraging residents to quickly report any newly spotted or potential sinkholes. County officials say the sooner they learn of problems, then the faster they can make repairs.  They say with the [...]

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