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United States Forest Service workers from across the country are down in Florida helping battle the fire.
Read More »Out-Of-State Teams Help Battle Wildfire In Osceola National Forest
Alachua County, Areas Of Florida In Severe Drought
With the worst drought circumstances since 2013, Alachua County has found itself classified as having "severe" drought conditions, one of nine counties in Florida.
Read More »Forest Service Uses Controlled Burns To Fight Ocala Wildfire
Two Ocala residents chose to flee their home Monday night after U.S. Forest Service officials conducted a controlled fire to stop the spread of the 67-acre Connor Wildfire in the Ocala National Forest. This technique, called a “burnout,” is used to regulate wildfires by burning surrounding vegetation and creating a …
Read More »The Villages Cut Down Water Use Following Water Shortage Order
The Southwest Florida Water Management Company issued a phase one water shortage, affecting water use in The Villages. This is the first shortage issued in more than six years.
Read More »When Will The Keys Begin Using Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika?
In collaboration with MosquitoMate, Inc., the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District will hold a field trial in mid-April in hopes to reduce the number of Aedes aegypti mosquitos, which have been related to Zika.
Read More »Protesters Rally 1 Month After Sabal Trail Shooter’s Death
On Monday, a group of protesters gathered outside of the Dunnellon Compress Station, where the Sabal Trail Pipeline is being constructed in Marion County. The protesters were speaking against the pipeline and defending James Marker, who was killed by police a month ago after allegedly shooting at the pipeline, leading police on a car chase and brandishing his weapon.
Read More »Forest Service Battles Wildfire In Ocala National Forest
Firefighters are battling a 67-acre wildfire in the Ocala National Forest.
Read More »Dunnellon Beach Reopens, May Close Again Soon
Dunnellon City Beach reopened last week after being closed since November due to issues with erosion.
Read More »Brewery Partners With Museum to Save Butterflies
First Magnitude and the Florida Museum of Natural History have partnered to create a limited-edition craft beer to raise money for the Miami blue butterfly.
Read More »Florida Farmer Believes Beef Consumption Is Thriving Despite Reported Decline
Is beef still on America's dinner table? Despite a new Natural Resources Defense Council's study that found Americans consumed 19 percent less beef from 2005-2014, a local farmer has a different perspective on beef consumption.
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