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Future plans are in place to renovate summer camp destination, Cuscowilla, to include accessible recreation amenities for Gainesville and Micanopy residents.
Read More »Citrus County Commission Passes Order To Collect Boat Ramp Fees
The $10 daily pass fee, along with annual passes, will be used for expansion efforts, parking improvements and upkeep of boat ramps.
Read More »CDC Study Says UF Students Adhere Well To Mask Guidelines
In a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, the University of Florida ranked highest for mask usage among five other university campuses.
Read More »Local Movie Theaters Look To Community Support For Survival Amid Pandemic
In local counties like Citrus County, only one theater remains open as moviegoers explore outside options.
Read More »UF Students Share Their Experiences Returning To Campus During A Pandemic
Six University of Florida students share their thoughts and experiences on returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Suwannee River Water Management District To Make Decision On Ginnie Springs Bottling Permit
Seven Springs will soon know if they will be granted a permit to take nearly one million gallons of water a day from Ginnie Springs in Florida. A special meeting has been scheduled by the Suwannee River Management District Board to make a decision.
Read More »Alachua County Looks At Solutions To Control Overpopulation Of Stray Animals
The Alachua County Commission will continue to work with Alachua County Animal Services to explore the proposed solutions.
Read More »Lafayette County Businesses Resist Wearing Masks As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Lafayette County now has the highest number of cases in the state, with 18,024 known cases per 100,000 people, according to usafacts.org.
Read More »Science Lab For Marion County Public School Students Anticipated To Open Spring 2021
The Public Education Foundation of Marion County received a $2,000 grant from AT&T which will support the creation of a science center at Silver River Museum.
Read More »The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission To Hold Expert Panel Discussion On Shark, Fisher Interactions
WUFT · FWC To Hold Expert Panel Discussion On Shark, Fisher Interactions According to the Marine Fisheries Management, there have been increasing reports of shark predation on fishermen’s catch, where sharks will partially or completely consume an animal caught by fishing gear before it can be brought on board. The …
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