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Hunting is slowly being reintroduced to the conservation area, much to the delight of some Ocala locals.
Read More »Silver Springs Reintroduces Small-Game Hunting
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park Continues To Serve Gainesville Locals Despite Construction
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park has seen a decrease in visitors since its most popular attraction, the sinkhole, has been under construction. However, Gainesville locals continue to enjoy the park through other outdoor activities and classes.
Read More »Ocala-Area State Representative Seeks Millions For Water Restoration Projects
Republican State Representative Stan McClain attributes much of his education on water policy to the 12 years he served on the Marion County Commission.
Read More »Future Gainesville Wawa Location Is One Of Three Designated Brownfield Sites
Gainesville is moving forward with the cleanup of a petroleum-contaminated site in town.
Read More »Untold Florida: Officials Are Actively Working To Improve Water Quality In High Springs
Officials in High Springs replaced a pipeline in February to improve water quality. But residents aren't confident that it's improving due to frequent boil water notices and discolored and odorous water.
Read More »Program Offers Funding To Farmers For Water Conservation
Farmers can apply for funding through an agricultural cost-share program to update their farms and reduce runoff into the Silver Springs watershed.
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 »Devil’s Millhopper Boardwalk Remains Closed Five Months After Hurricane Irma
Devil's Millhopper State Geological Park's park’s most popular feature, the 232-step staircase leading down to the sinkhole, was significantly damaged during Hurricane Irma and remains closed.
Read More »Kincaid Hills Water Company To Be Sold After Years Of Problems
Kincaid Hills, an area south of Southeast Hawthorne Road in East Gainesville, is one of the few communities in Alachua County still having its water serviced by a private company. Kincaid Hills Water Company will be sold sometime this week.
Read More »Untold Florida: How Much Arsenic Is In City of Gainesville Tap Water?
This story emerged from an audience question. Submit your curiosities for Untold Florida, and we’ll find the answer.
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