Florida lawmakers approved a 45 percent increase in spending for university and college construction and maintenance for the 2018-19 academic year, totaling $487 million. The largest project on the list is $50 million for a data-science and information-technology building at the University of Florida.
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The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session was largely dominated by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, sparking debate about state gun laws and school safety. Here's a recap of the big issues.
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Habitat for Humanity has teamed up with Resolute Forest Products and Southern Structures, Inc. to build homes for 10 families in Key West.
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The people of Melrose are mourning the loss of 'Big Irma,' a cherished oak tree that fell during Hurricane Irma. Local residents had hope to save the tree, but Putnam County, which maintains and operates Melrose Heritage Park, where the tree stood, had it removed for liability concerns.
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The Alachua County School Board passed a plan to add instructional minutes to school days to accommodate for weather cancellations for the 2018-2019 school year calendar.
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John and Julia Vanderschoot first went to Buddy’s Landing on a date. Decades later they are restoring The Boathouse at Santa Fe Harbor into a regional treasure.
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The Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise are both performing studies that could lead to new road developments in Alachua County, leaving local residents of Newberry and Jonesville concerned for their homes and rural way of life.
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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.
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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.
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The state of Florida officially added the 175th state park on Friday. Blue Springs State Park is open, campgrounds, springs, and all.
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