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University of Florida Panhellenic Greek sorority houses are facing various levels of structural damage two weeks after Hurricane Irma hit Gainesville.
Read More »UF Sorority Houses Faced Varying Levels Of Damage From Irma
Flooding, More Flooding And Gators: Irma Brings Challenges To Marion County Farm
Across North Central Florida and the state, flooding, winds and knocked-down trees from Irma caused a great deal of crop and other damage to farms. And those in flood plains — like Crones’ Cradle in Marion County because of Orange Creek — were much more susceptible, especially in the days after because the water isn’t leaving.
Read More »Hurricane Irma Flooding Creates Haven For Mosquitoes
As a result of standing water left behind by Hurricane Irma, Alachua County residents can expect to see a dramatic increase in mosquitoes in the coming weeks.
Read More »UF Creates Relief Fund For Students, Staff Affected By Irma
The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Gas Supplies Get Boost As Tankers Head To Ports
Oil tankers are streaming into Florida's ports as demand for gasoline spikes with Hurricane Irma evacuees returning home.
Read More »Focus Turns To Recovery After Irma’s Exit
More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state.
Read More »Irma Could Cost `Billions Upon Billions’
An initial estimate from Moody's Analytics on Monday projected property destruction from Irma between $64 billion and $92 billion.
Read More »Scott Urges Patience As Irma Hits State
As massive Hurricane Irma battered Florida on a path up the Gulf Coast, Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday advised residents against rushing out once the storm appears to have passed.
Read More »What’s With Alachua County’s Stormwater Assessment Fee?
The new Alachua County stormwater assessment fee applies to property owners outside of the Gainesville city limits. It will raise an estimated $1.3 million to create projects that restore clean water and prevent flooding.
Read More »Hurricane Season Arrives After 2016 Wakeup Call
After ending an 11-year stormless streak in 2016, Florida enters its annual hurricane season on Thursday with forecasters predicting an above-average season.
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