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As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
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Bradford County Residents Near Lake Sampson Suffer Flooding And No Power
Clay Electric has been working hard the past few days to restore power to an area in Bradford County near Lake Sampson. The residents have no water or electricity, and some are still unable to be in their flooded homes.
Read More »GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
Approximately 1 percent of Gainesville Regional Utility customers remain without power thanks to mutual aid crews from across the country.
Read More »Nursing Homes Plan `Summit’ on Generator Order
Calling the deaths of eight seniors last week an “isolated incident,” a nursing-home industry group will hold a meeting Friday to discuss a move by Gov. Rick Scott to require nursing homes to be equipped with generators to power air-conditioning systems when electricity goes out.
Read More »UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
A farm experienced major flooding, causing almost a foot of water to submerge a lake dock and spill into horse stalls nearby.
Read More »UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
University of Florida and College of the Arts will discuss renovations for the Music Building after the university has been granted $5.9 million in government funding.
Read More »Lamplighter Mobile Home Park Residents Turn To FEMA For Storm Repairs
Lamplighter Mobile Home Park residents are now eligible to re-apply for individual assistance from FEMA after Alachua County was added to the major disaster declaration list.
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Broadcast Bits: Episode 4
The structure of a local television news has not changed much for decades. However, there is tremendous change and experimentation happening within a television station’s digital footprint. Two innovative journalists discuss web-centric initiatives they lead in this Broadcast Bits: Episode 4 podcast.
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Technology is bringing robust change to the local television news industry. One journalist is telling stories with equipment that fits in his pocket.
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
Florida Wildlife Care helps animals recover from the impending damage that Hurricane Irma had on the wildlife of Florida.
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Appeals Court Orders Review Of Sabal Trail Pipeline
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GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
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U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Praises President Trump for Pardoning Sheriff Arpaio
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Tropical Depression Emily Moving Out Over The Atlantic
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Gators Shock Volunteers With Hail Mary
With no time left on the clock, Florida made a tie-breaking touchdown against Tennessee at home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The No. 24 Gators upset the 23rd-ranked Volunteers 26-20.
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After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida
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UF Opens Door To White Nationalist Speech
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UF Students Protest Against Plans To Connect Institute Of Black Culture And Institute Of Hispanic Affairs Buildings
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
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Project: Blue Ether Wins SPJ Florida’s James Batten Award for Public Service
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Bradford County Residents Near Lake Sampson Suffer Flooding And No Power
Clay Electric has been working hard the past few days to restore power to an area in Bradford County near Lake Sampson. The residents have no water or electricity, and some are still unable to be in their flooded homes.
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Nursing Homes Plan `Summit’ on Generator Order
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Lamplighter Mobile Home Park Residents Turn To FEMA For Storm Repairs
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In Photos: Bradford County Flooding
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Flooding Still A Problem For Robin Lane Residents
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Feds Put Fraudsters On Notice
U.S. attorneys in Florida are beefing up efforts in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
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Federal Aid Approved As Irma Makes Second Landfall
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Students, UF President Voice DACA Support After Trump Announcement
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Gainesville City Commission Approves $750M Biomass Plant Purchase
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Alachua County Commission Decides To Remove Lee Niblock From County Manager Position
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UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
University of Florida and College of the Arts will discuss renovations for the Music Building after the university has been granted $5.9 million in government funding.
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In Push To Lower Student-Loan Caps, Sen. Nelson Makes Stop At UF
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State Offers Tax-Free Holiday For Back-To-School Shoppers
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“Tools For Schools” Program Helps Alachua County Teachers Get Ready For School Year
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UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
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Sept. 18, 2017: Afternoon News in 90
Gainesville Regional Utilities continues to work on restoring power after Hurricane Irma. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
Read More »Bradford County Residents Near Lake Sampson Suffer Flooding And No Power
Clay Electric has been working hard the past few days to restore power to an area in Bradford County near Lake Sampson. The residents have no water or electricity, and some are still unable to be in their flooded homes.
Read More »GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
Approximately 1 percent of Gainesville Regional Utility customers remain without power thanks to mutual aid crews from across the country.
Read More »Nursing Homes Plan `Summit’ on Generator Order
Calling the deaths of eight seniors last week an “isolated incident,” a nursing-home industry group will hold a meeting Friday to discuss a move by Gov. Rick Scott to require nursing homes to be equipped with generators to power air-conditioning systems when electricity goes out.
Read More »Sept. 18, 2017: Morning News In 90
Governor Rick Scott visited Southwest Florida after Hurricane Irma ripped through the area. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
A farm experienced major flooding, causing almost a foot of water to submerge a lake dock and spill into horse stalls nearby.
Read More »UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
University of Florida and College of the Arts will discuss renovations for the Music Building after the university has been granted $5.9 million in government funding.
Read More »Lamplighter Mobile Home Park Residents Turn To FEMA For Storm Repairs
Lamplighter Mobile Home Park residents are now eligible to re-apply for individual assistance from FEMA after Alachua County was added to the major disaster declaration list.
Read More »Gators Shock Volunteers With Hail Mary
With no time left on the clock, Florida made a tie-breaking touchdown against Tennessee at home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The No. 24 Gators upset the 23rd-ranked Volunteers 26-20.
Read More »In Photos: Bradford County Flooding
Residents of rural Bradford County recover after Hurricane Irma took their power and flooded some of their homes. Many residents are still without power and do not know when it will come back. Yet, getting outdoors seemed to be the common answer to their problems, as almost a dozen people fished in the flooded Sampson Creek, a father and son duo from Lake Butler put their boat in the elevated waters of the New River and a Sampson City resident drove an all-terrain vehicle through his neighborhood.
Read More »Flooding Still A Problem For Robin Lane Residents
For Robin Lane residents, Hurricane Irma was reminiscent of 2004 when Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne flooded the neighborhood.
Read More »Severe Flooding Caused By Irma Leaves Samson City Residents Without Power
The rain from Hurricane Irma caused Lake Samson to overflow and has lead to floods ranging from two to four feet. Now local community is working to get back to normal life.
Read More »Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
Florida Wildlife Care helps animals recover from the impending damage that Hurricane Irma had on the wildlife of Florida.
Read More »After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida
Parts of North Central Florida started the process of recovering from Hurricane Irma by picking up storm debris around several zones in the region. The pickup process after Hurricane Hermine in 2016 took about two weeks, but there is no estimate for how long this one will take.
Read More »The Hills Of Santa Fe Flooded After Irma
Alachua County Manager Mark Sexton said there is a team who is working very hard to drain the flooded areas around the town. But there is still no definite count on how many neighborhoods have been flooded like the Hills of Santa Fe.
Read More »Archer Elementary School Offers Free Meals To Students And Parents Affected By Hurricane Irma
Archer Elementary School is offering free breakfast and lunch meals on Thursday and Friday.
Read More »Feds Put Fraudsters On Notice
U.S. attorneys in Florida are beefing up efforts in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
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