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The Salvation Army has already served 10,000 meals in Northeast Florida since the storm scoured the peninsula last week
Read More »Salvation Army Provides Northeast Floridians With Food And Support After Irma
North Central Florida Making Progress On Debris Clean-up
North Central Florida counties have submitted their plans for debris cleanup following Gov. Rick Scott's Monday directive that they do so, and one, Columbia County, says it's almost done.
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 »North Central Florida Farmers Recovering Amid Crop Loss From Irma
As Hurricane Irma swept across Florida last week, its floodwaters and winds dealt blows to the state's farms, including Gainesville's Family Garden, which lost an estimated 30 percent of its crops.
Read More »UF Housing Director Spent Thousands In Furniture Store, Employee Says
The senior director of the University of Florida's housing department is accused of using $180,608 in university money on himself.
Read More »FEMA Workers Spreading Word About Assistance After Irma
FEMA personnel from around the U.S. have descended upon Florida to assist residents with aid after Hurricane Irma tore through the state.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Irma
Two Gainesville students receive support through GoFundMe after all their belongings were destroyed by flooding.
Read More »State’s Tab For Irma Already Mounting
Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the money primarily used for storm preparation and debris removal.
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 »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
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