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Poe Springs is scheduled to reopen by Memorial Day on May 28.
Read More »Poe Springs Park, Closed Since Irma, To Reopen By Memorial Day
Why U.S. 441 Across Paynes Prairie Is Still Just One Lane
As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »Standing Water Near Millhopper Road And In The Hammock North Neighborhood Stirs Concern Among Residents
When rain rolls through the Hammock North neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, water pools in yards and along the roadside. It’s become a concern for residents fearing the water could damage their property.
Read More »How Will $100 Million A Year In New State Funding For Land Conservation Affect Alachua County?
With $100 million a year Florida has budgeted for land acquisition and conservation, Alachua County could have the funding to buy 13,351 acres of land for future parks.
Read More »Turkey Creek Golf Club Plans To Reopen In Fall 2018
Residents who live around the Turkey Creek Golf Club felt they were at a loss when the golf course closed almost seven years ago, but nearing their funding goal has brought new enthusiasm to the community.
Read More »Alachua County Sues Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
It alleges the defendants spent millions of dollars falsely marketing opioids as long-term, safe and non-addictive drugs.
Read More »WUFT’s Biggest Stories of 2017
Hurricane Irma, Richard Spencer, rescued dogs and more.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Takes First Step to Fixing Legacy Flood Issues
Flooding issues have persisted in certain parts of the county for years. Some residents have lost their homes to flooding multiple times.
Read More »Paynes Prairie Sees Environmental Benefits From Flooding After Irma
Paynes Prairie park officials don't have any plans to approach the mosquitoes there amid lingering Hurricane Irma flooding, which they say would be there regardless of the flooding.
Read More »Meadowbrook Residents Form Committee To Take Action On Flooding Problems
Areas along NW 98th Street and other nearby neighborhoods dealt with flooding from Irma last month. However, this isn’t a new issue. There have been many other instances of flooding. One of the major ones was in 2004 when multiple hurricanes impacted Gainesville. After Irma hit, Meadowbrook residents spoke with the Meadowbrook Homeowner’s Association board about forming a steering committee to talk about the flooding problems in the area.
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