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Alachua County commissioners voted Tuesday to draft plans for assisting affordable housing during a county commission meeting.
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A Drowning Subdivision Reaches For The County’s Help As Hurricane Season Approaches
The Hills of Santa Fe consistently suffers extreme flooding, especially during hurricane season. Residents are lobbying the county commission to make changes before it happens again.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Votes To Acquire 340 Acres For $1M
On Tuesday, the board of county commissioners voted to exercise the option to purchase and protect 340 acres of private forests and wetlands.
Read More »Local Scientists Want Plastic Ban Amended For Greater Environmental Protection
The City of Gainesville passed a plastic ban earlier this year. Some local scientists see this ordinance as a good first step, but don't think it goes far enough. Here are their proposals:
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