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According to the National Hurricane Center, Isaias is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday and become a Category 2 on Friday before making landfall over the weekend.
Due to increasing wind shear and dry air, Isaias is expected to rapidly weaken before landfall, which will occur near the Alabama-Florida border.
Due to increasing wind shear and dry air, Isaias is expected to rapidly weaken before landfall, which will occur near the Alabama-Florida border.
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Alachua city commissioners approved the first reading of a 12-month moratorium Monday on the development of data centers. The near-unanimous vote comes at a time when city and county governments across Florida are facing backlash from communities over large-scale data center construction.
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Turkey Creek Preserve honors late conservationist Bob Simons with new observation platform and trailAlachua County officials and some 60 guests gathered Saturday at Turkey Creek Preserve to celebrate the opening of a new wildlife observation platform, and honor the late conservationist Bob Simons. -
Courtesy of Warren SchmittThe search for favorable astrophotography conditions has only gotten harder due to changing atmospheric conditions, ash and dust from wildfires and light pollution.
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Area residents gathered at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters to commemorate the district's 40th anniversary Saturday. -
David Caine/WUFT NewsThe community workshop was just one meeting in an effort to be transparent with Gainesville residents after the city commission voted to tear down the building in 2025.
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Nearly a year and a half after pleading no contest to a felony charge connected to allegations of sexual abuse at Ignite Life Center, Noel Cruz has officially completed his term of state supervision. -
Inspectors noted 19 violations of the Animal Welfare Act during more than a dozen visits between September 2021 and June 2026, the complaint alleged.
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Local artists and residents came together Wednesday evening at First United Methodist Church of Gainesville for the community art exhibit “Colors of Gainesville." The Meet the Artist event showcased artwork by local artists and brings Gainesville together through art. -
Williams, an Eastside High School graduate, made his Broadway debut in “Titaníque the Musical” earlier this year.
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Florida is moving to once again license naturopathic doctors, a move critics warn will permit the use of unproven and potentially dangerous treatments, but supporters say could help alleviate the state’s worsening doctor shortage and give patients a choice about their care. -
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Students without lawful immigration status in Florida could soon be barred from admission to all 28 state colleges. The Florida Department of Education will discuss the proposed rule at a May 14 meeting at Miami Dade College.
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