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With temperatures cooling down, more customers are grabbing for hot cups of coffee. Many places in Gainesville see an increase in their customer flow and an increase in orders for hot coffee.
Read More »Tunnels shelter blueberries from winter weather
Expensive tunnels can improve blueberry yields by sheltering the crops from freezes, as well as insects and diseases.
Read More »Cool weather creates greater risk of fires spreading
The cool weather in Gainesville could heat up quickly, according to Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Waccasassa Forestry Center Ludie Bond. Recent weather patterns have made fire conditions considerably worse than they were just a couple weeks ago.
Read More »Gainesville braces for cold weather
The temperature in Gainesville is expected to drop below 40 degrees Monday evening, prompting Gainesville residents to make preparations.
Read More »Isaac moves into Gulf; path uncertain, but direct hit unlikely for North Central Florida
Isaac's path shifts to over the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to strengthen.
Read More »Isaac’s potential effect on gas prices
If Tropical Storm Isaac comes through the main oil production sites in the Gulf of Mexico it could cause an increase in gas prices.
Read More »Ocala offering sandbags
From City of Ocala Public Information Office With the potential of heavy rain in the forecast due to Isaac, the City of Ocala is establishing sandbag locations for Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25. City residents may get up to 12 sandbags. Friday locations include Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 …
Read More »Bradford county provides sandbags
From Bradford County Public Information Office In anticipation of additional rainfall and potential flooding due to the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac, Bradford County is providing sand and sandbags to residents at no charge beginning today at the Heilbron Springs Fire Department. The fire station is located at 21412 NW …
Read More »Clay County storm victims still receiving help after Tropical Storm Debby
William Owens and his team of FEMA Mitigation Specialists were in Clay County Thursday, helping residents cleanup and rebuild the damage left by Tropical Storm Debby. Owens has been on the road for weeks now, visiting cities and helping residents. He says the main goal is to inform. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/owens3AUG16.mp3] Although Tropical …
Read More »Live Oak faces long battle to rebuild after Tropical Storm Debby
Three weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, the streets of Live Oak are lined with debris as people work to rebuild homes and businesses which suffered severe flood damage. As you’ll see in snapshots included in this tv story, floodwaters were 2-4 feet deep. US 90 was closed for five days. …
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