Hurricane Matthew is slowly approaching the state of Florida, and many on the coast are preparing for the worst.
Read More »Oaks Mall Experiencing Continued Power Outages
The Oaks Mall has been experiencing several power outages over the past seven months. Businesses are concerned about how much longer they will occur and how many more customers they will lose.
Read More »Homeless Concerned For Safety As Storm Approaches
Residents of Gainesville's Dignity Village campground prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »President Obama Approves Disaster Declaration For Florida
The president has signed Florida Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to the areas affected by Hurricane Hermine, the White House reported. Federal funding will be available for residents and business owners in the counties of Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy, Pasco, and Pinellas. They can apply for “grants …
Read More »Governor Scott Asks FEMA To Help With Hurricane Damages
Gov. Rick Scott has officially requested that the federal government declare Hurricane Hermine a major disaster for the state of Florida and provide funding to cover damages from the storm. On Sept. 20, Scott requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, assist the state of Florida in repairing the …
Read More »‘Low Man On The Totem Poll’ Citrus County Finally Cleaning Up Hermine Mess
There's even more cleanup to be done west of Highway 19, from Crystal River to Homosassa.
Read More »Manatees Stranded At Crystal River Rescued
Seven manatees stranded in a Crystal River golf course pond after Hurricane Hermine were rescued and released Thursday.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Waiting For Hurricane Debris To Be Picked Up
Debris from Hurricane Hermine has piled up for two weeks on some Gainesville neighborhoods’ curbsides, and homeowners are contacting the city to complain. Gainesville’s Public Works Department is working with contractors to speed the clean-up of the limbs and leaves, and once picked-up the debris could serve as Fuelwood chips or Clean …
Read More »Hurricane Hermine Debris Still Hanging Around Micanopy
Micanopy homeowners have now spent a week hoping someone will get to their neighborhood to take away the piles of branches after Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Ocala Forest Begins $800K Project To Help Wildlife, Stop Wildfires
Hurricane Hermine pushed back the start date of a mowing project for the Ocala National Forest that is meant to reduce the risk of wildfires and improve the forest's health.
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