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The toxic algae continues to aggressively destroy marine life, restaurant establishments and the livelihood of South Florida residents.
Read More »What Should People In Northern Florida Cities Like Gainesville Know About Red Tide?
Proposed Coastal Connector Riles Segments Of Marion County
Marion County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sign a resolution voicing their disapproval of proposed Coastal Connector routes through the county.
Read More »Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida
Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …
Read More »Appeals Court Orders Review Of Sabal Trail Pipeline
A federal appeals court has ordered a review of the Sabal Trail pipeline, saying that the initial approval did not take greenhouse-gas emissions from Florida power plants into account. The pipeline goes from Alabama, through part of Southwest Georgia and then through Florida to Osceola County.
Read More »How Long Do You Really Wait In North Central Florida Emergency Rooms?
On Find Out Florida at WUFT.org today, explore the answer to this audience question: “Our hospitals advertise how short the waiting times are in their emergency rooms. How long do people actually wait?”
Read More »Body Found, As Search Is Called Off For Missing Plane Near Cedar Key
The U.S. Coast Guard continues its search for a missing plane that never made it to its destination at Cedar Key Sunday.
Read More »Illinois Retailer To Bring New Jobs To Gainesville, Ocala
Rural King, an Illinois-based retailer, will open three new stores this summer. The home goods and farm supply store will add about 75-80 news jobs for each location in Gainesville, Ocala and Zephryhills.
Read More »In Photos: National Women’s Liberation Marches Near Oaks Mall
Hundreds gathered outside of Gainesville's Hobby Lobby store on West Newberry Road Saturday in solidarity with the national Women's March on Washington.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: U.S. House Florida District 11
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election.Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County School Board District 4
Candidates Sandy Counts and Bill Murray have decades of experience in public education and more than 60 years of residency in the county between them.
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