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Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, having defeated Donald Trump in an acrimonious, divisive election last November.
Read More »Watch Live: Inauguration Day Ceremony And Events
In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »You Can Now Fish For Snook In Cedar Key. Why? Climate Change, Most Likely
University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers have studied the common snook for more than a decade, tracking their movements and recent invasion into the waters near Cedar Key, a town with fewer than 700 residents an hour southwest of Gainesville.
Read More »Florida’s State GOP Leaders Consider Climate Change Plans
New Republican leaders of the Florida House and Senate expressed a desire Tuesday to establish work programs that would address the increased impacts of rising sea levels in coastal communities.
Read More »Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
The words climate change can appear vague or political, but the IFAS FAQ aims to show that this is an important issue facing Floridians.
Read More »Meet The Candidates In Alachua County Commission’s District 1 Race
WUFT's election guide to the Alachua County Commission's District 1 seat.
Read More »‘Literally Where Our Food Comes From’: Florida Museum’s 2020 Fall Plant Sale Highlights Importance Of Pollinators
In order to continue its tribute to these insects, the museum’s virtual workshops and available plants this year appeal to gardeners hoping to make their yard more attractive to pollinators.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Votes To Dim Solar Plant Proposal
The denial, however, is not set in stone.
Read More »Florida Cuts Stone Crab Season By Two Weeks, After Proposing A Five-Week Cut
The decision came after a month of virtual workshops with industry stakeholders.
Read More »New Florida Law To Bring More Electric Charging Stations To State Highways
As early as 2021, Floridians will see a surge of charging stations along state highways for electric cars.
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