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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday euthanized a monkey in Lake City that was not native to the U.S.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why U.S. 441 Across Paynes Prairie Is Still Just One Lane
As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »Levy County Commission Denies Exotic Animal Application
The Levy County Planning Commission unanimously voted down an application for a special exception permit to allow the keeping, breeding and raising of exotic animals near Williston, Florida.
Read More »How Will $100 Million A Year In New State Funding For Land Conservation Affect Alachua County?
With $100 million a year Florida has budgeted for land acquisition and conservation, Alachua County could have the funding to buy 13,351 acres of land for future parks.
Read More »Rabbits: ‘Cute, Fluffy’ But Maybe Not The Best Easter Presents, Farmer Says
Every year as Easter approaches, children want a pet bunny of their own.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Vote to Continue Trap-Neuter-Release Cat Policy
Alachua County commissioners on Tuesday night voted in favor of continuing the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method to manage stray cats in the area in order to decrease euthanizations.
Read More »Florida Farmers Say Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Should Be Nationwide
The “Sunshine Protection Act," if approved by Congress, will put the state of Florida on year-round daylight saving time, but Florida farmers say for it to work, it has to be adopted by everyone, countrywide.
Read More »Melrose’s New Solar Plant Now Serving FPL Customers, But Some Residents Aren’t Happy
FPL's new Melrose solar plant contains 330,000 solar panels, generating a total of 74.5 megawatts for homes across the state. Despite a drop in utility rates for customers, not everyone is happy about the solar field.
Read More »Dozen-Person March in Depot Park Highlights Dangers of ‘Sneaky’ Palm Oil
A Gainesville organization marched around Depot Park on Sunday to advocate against the consumption of palm oil.
Read More »Alachua Conservation Trust Seeking To Preserve More Of The Santa Fe River
The Santa Fe Preserve Project is collaborating for the first time with Conserve with Us, a funding organization that launched six months ago, dedicated to conserving natural land.
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