Monday was take your child to work day for a Gainesville father and son. The boy’s uniform for the day was dog ears and a collar. Jamarious Williams and his father Clarence Williams attended Screaming for Safety, a Halloween-themed event organized by Gainesville Fire Rescue. Williams, who is a GFR firefighter, …
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Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 8 through Oct. 14 this year and aims to educate the public about the simple, yet important steps one can take to reduce the risk of a fire at home. This year’s campaign focuses on cooking safety. Cooking remains the leading cause of home …
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It’s no secret Florida can get very, very hot. Locals are accustomed to it while visitors flock to the Sunshine State to escape colder temperatures. But this heat is not to be taken lightly and can threaten your life and safety. According to NOAA, the state just experienced its fifth warmest …
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Despite COVID-19 pushing half of Alachua County public school students online, fire drills are still on the agenda. Like every school district in Florida, Alachua County schools must each complete four fire drills – the first occurring in the initial 30 days of classes – according to an executive order …
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From projections of a 6% increase to holding the status quo: Gainesville Regional Utilities management now says it doesn’t need a rate increase for the next fiscal year.
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People living between Gainesville and Alachua will no longer feel like they’re in “no man’s land” for coverage.
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Fire safety officials and advocates are working toward funding programs aimed at soon putting smoke alarms in as many as 150 homes across Gainesville.
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As part of the 90th annual Fire Prevention Week, Ocala Fire Rescue visited with schoolchildren Tuesday to provide them with important tips for emergency fire situations.
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Failed fire inspections continue to delay University of Florida's $75 million Reitz Union makeover. The new additions to the student center are now set to open Feb. 20.
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