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Veterinarians in Florida were deemed essential workers in March, so their work didn’t stop when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read More »Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers
There used to be more than 100 Christmas tree farms across the state, but in recent years that number has dwindled to less than 20, said John Gregory, owner of Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm.
Read More »‘They Just Kind Of Fascinate Me’: Lubee Bat Festival Draws Fans From Near And Far
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Bat Fest is a weeklong mix of virtual activities culminating Saturday in a socially distanced in-person event and 0.5K race.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Votes To Dim Solar Plant Proposal
The denial, however, is not set in stone.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Postpones Vote On Solar Facility Because Of Power Outage
In perhaps another sign of the times Tuesday, a Duke Energy power outage prevented residents from airing concerns about a proposed solar facility that would be managed by the utility.
Read More »Gainesville Ride-Share Drivers Juggle Income With Safety During COVID-19
Ride-share drivers in north central Florida report having fewer customers since March, but face increasing risks, responsibilities, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Read More »Heat Policies in Florida May Overlook Most Vulnerable
For Floridians without A/C, extreme heat is an emergency even when the power is on. But for vulnerable populations who have broken units or can’t pay the bills, no A/C can be fatal.
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