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Who won and lost local and state races in Alachua and Marion Counties and how the proposed state constitution amendments faired.
Read More »Roundup of Alachua And Marion County Election Results
Critics Ask Florida Supreme Court To Block Solar Amendment
A motion to block the controversial solar amendment on this year's ballot was filed Wednesday by attorneys for the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association and Floridians for Solar Choice, which are opposed to Amendment 1, citing that the proposal is misleading.
Read More »UF Hosts Second Annual Climate Change Communications Summit
For the second year, the University of Florida hosted a free event to encourage dialogue about climate change.
Read More »Voters To Flip Switch On Utility-Backed Solar Amendment
Backers tout Amendment 1 on the November ballot as a consumer protection measure, but critics and editorial boards malign the effort as an attempt to hinder the development of alternative fuels.
Read More »Dance Alive Brings Life To Gainesville Audience
On Saturday, Dance Alive National Ballet in Gainesville hosted “Meet the Dancers,” an event that allowed the local audience to connect with the dancers and experience parts of performances in a more intimate setting.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Waiting For Hurricane Debris To Be Picked Up
Debris from Hurricane Hermine has piled up for two weeks on some Gainesville neighborhoods’ curbsides, and homeowners are contacting the city to complain. Gainesville’s Public Works Department is working with contractors to speed the clean-up of the limbs and leaves, and once picked-up the debris could serve as Fuelwood chips or Clean …
Read More »UF Students, Community Remember 9/11
UF students and community members gathered to honor the 15th anniversary of September 11.
Read More »Floridians Will Vote On Solar Panel Amendment
Florida's proposed Amendment 1 on the ballot this November may cause Floridians using solar panels to see higher utility charges.
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Voters Give Green Light To Solar Tax Break
Primary-election voters Tuesday approved the expansion of a renewable-energy tax break.
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