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Tag Archives: Tropical Storm Isaac
In the News: Early voting, Prescription-drug abuse, Fueling stations, State insurance reduction, Storm money
By Cassandra Vangellow on September 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Federal judge refuses to halt early voting changes | Gainesville.com – A federal judge is not challenging the plan that calls for the reduction of early voting days in Florida. There had been claims this change was discriminatory because African-American [...]
Former Gainesville resident experiencing Isaac in Louisiana
By Front Page Edition on August 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:28 pm
A Gainesville resident, who now lives in Louisiana, is feeling the affects of Tropical Storm Isaac.
Isaac causing rising gas prices
By Elle Newbold on August 27th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Tropical Storm Isaac has already caused an increase in gas prices.
FEMA Director Fugate says lessons were learned from Katrina
By Front Page Edition on August 27th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:39 pm
WUFT’s meteorologist discusses Tropical Storm Isaac’s path and its similarities to Hurricane Katrina with a FEMA representative.
Isaac moves into Gulf; path uncertain, but direct hit unlikely for North Central Florida
By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on August 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Isaac’s path shifts to over the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to strengthen.
UF keeping an eye on Isaac
By Front Page Edition on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm
The University of Florida is taking all precautions for Isaac.
Isaac’s potential effect on gas prices
By Front Page Edition on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 12, 2012 at 11:59 am
If Tropical Storm Isaac comes through the main oil production sites in the Gulf of Mexico it could cause an increase in gas prices.
Ocala offering sandbags
By Forrest Smith on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm
From City of Ocala Public Information Office With the potential of heavy rain in the forecast due to Isaac, the City of Ocala is establishing sandbag locations for Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25. City residents may get up [...]
Bradford county provides sandbags
By Forrest Smith on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 6, 2012 at 4:52 pm
From Bradford County Public Information Office In anticipation of additional rainfall and potential flooding due to the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac, Bradford County is providing sand and sandbags to residents at no charge beginning today at the Heilbron Springs [...]
Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
By Front Page Edition on August 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm
By Christina Lob – WUFT-FM As Tropical Storm Isaac looms in the Caribbean, Florida is preparing for what may come. Predicted to become a hurricane, preparation has begun including potential power outages. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Christina Lob reports on Progress Energy’s plan.
