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They showed up to express dissent at Tuesday's city council meeting.
Read More »Florida man skates the state for wildlife conservation
It’s a cold and breezy February morning, and cars fly by as Justin Bright cruises down the shoulder of a rural highway on his skateboard.
Read More »The Point, April 15, 2021: Looking Back At Black Thursday And UF’s Racial Equity, 50 Years Later
It was an instrumental event in furthering Black presence at the university.
Read More »High Springs Officials Resurrect Idea To Transform Railway To New Recreational Trail
Discussion of the project was terminated in 2019. Now, the idea is back on the table. On Thursday, Alachua County and High Springs officials discussed the future of the project in a joint meeting.
Read More »Author Jeannine Atkins Encourages Children And Women ‘Finding Wonders’ In Science
Atkins, an author of 11 books for young readers, talked about her book “Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science," targeting grades five and up at the last event.
Read More »Plan To Restore Springs In The Santa Fe River Shows A Promising But Challenging Year Ahead
Florida Springs Institute announced a three-year plan to restore and improve water conditions in Santa Fe Springs. The project includes plans to implement carrying capacities, reduce groundwater pumping, and decrease nitrogen nitrate concentration in the springs.
Read More »Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Tightens Restrictions On Non-Native Reptiles
Commercial breeding of tegus and green iguanas will not be immediately banned but phased out until June 30, 2024.
Read More »Oakmont Neighborhood Will Soon Have A 46-Acre Tortoise Reserve
The new reserve includes a two-mile walking trail, a bike rack and informational signage describing the local flora and fauna. ICI Homes plans to open the site on May 23.
Read More »UF Scientists Set To Study Spread Of Florida’s Invasive Species
The announcement comes ahead of a vote on Thursday that could restrict the number of allowable invasive species in the state.
Read More »In Alachua County, Cuban Tree Frogs Proving To Be Troublesome Neighbors
Most frogs nationwide are suffering from habitat destruction, climate change and pollutants. But in Alachua County, the most significant threat to native frog species is the Cuban tree frog.
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