With rising spring temperatures, wildlife officials are warning of increased activity from the American alligator — and they're giving tips for how to avoid conflicts: swimming in designated areas, keeping dogs on leashes, and maintaining a distance when an alligator is spotted.
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So far this wildfire season, 1,400 wildfires have burned 60,000 acres across Florida. To better battle them, officials may seek out assistance from other states.
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Eight wildfires have broken out in the Ocala National Forest this year. The most recent fire in Ocala National Forest was in the Putnam County area forest, but firefighters had it contained by Monday.
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Gainesville's first VegFest, hosted at Westside park on Saturday afternoon, attracted families, vendors, activists, animal lovers and vegan food enthusiasts while raising awareness about the benefits and long-lasting effects of plant-based diets on the environment, human health and animal welfare.
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Two Florida residents on tour in their "tiny home" stopped in Gainesville last Friday, promoting their non-profit The Creative Animal Foundation and sustainability. The pair travels the country, speaking at schools and events to educate students about living sustainably while documenting their adventures on their YouTube channel.
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Stephanie Buxton, a Bronson resident, found a trash dumping ground near her home behind State Road 24.
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After a 2012 drought, Alachua County's Lochaloosa Lake water levels dropped, and resident Marc Wilson noticed new vegetation taking over the shoreline. He's now wrestling with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to get it cleaned up.
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Anybody could do it, he said. But Oscar Psychas isn’t just anybody.
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United States Forest Service workers from across the country are down in Florida helping battle the fire.
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With the worst drought circumstances since 2013, Alachua County has found itself classified as having "severe" drought conditions, one of nine counties in Florida.
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