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After Hurricane Elsa in July, Alachua County Preserves faced flood damage including uprooted trees and debris on some trails.
Read More »Heavy Rain Is Flooding Wildlife Trails In Alachua County
Florida Residents Are Encouraged To Purchase Flood Insurance Before Peak Of Hurricane Season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Florida Residents to purchase flood insurance as peak hurricane season approaches
Read More »Gainesville Moving To Require Businesses To Regulate Shopping Cart Containment
In August, the City Commission adopted an ordinance requiring businesses to install retention systems to keep their shopping carts from being discarded in the community.
Read More »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 »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 »Marion County Homeless Shelter Receives Over $250,000 In COVID-19 Funding
The Marion County Board of Commissioners in September had approved a contract that gave $65,000 to IES. On Tuesday, the board added an extra $277,524 — over four times the original amount.
Read More »Eta Weakens To Tropical Storm; Surge Warnings Continue
Heavy rain bands are already moving onshore in southwest Florida and are expected to move into the Tampa/St. Pete areas this morning.
Read More »Eta Likely To Stay Over The Gulf This Week, Track Shifts West
Eta has come to a near halt in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is likely to remain over the Gulf of Mexico for several more days.
Read More »Uncertainty High On Tropical Storm Eta’s Next Move In The Gulf
Tropical Storm Eta has moved into the Gulf of Mexico, where competing atmospheric factors are leading to low confidence on its next move. As such, a...
Read More »Gusty Winds And Heavy Rain From Eta Likely Into Early Next Week
Days of occasional heavy rainfall may increase the risk of flooding over saturated South Florida late this upcoming weekend into early next week ahead...
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