Florida’s population along the coast has boomed in the eleven years since the last hurricane hit. That combined with miles of construction on major highways could make evacuating ahead of a storm an even bigger headache this hurricane season.
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As hurricane season approaches, Florida may be facing its next big storm. With new residents moving to the state every day, officials are worried that many lack proper preparation knowledge.
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Florida's governor says the U.S. government needs to prepare for the Zika virus like it's a hurricane.
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There doesn't appear to be a consensus between Gov. Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater on who should fill the position.
Read More »A homeless shelter in Florida is starting at $1.25 million fundraiser to replace most of its tents with 50 repurposed shipping containers. The containers are built to sustain Category 4 hurricane conditions.
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New Florida-grown hops could satiate the thirsty craft brew industry as well as offset citrus farmers’ low yields.
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Most freshmen at the University of Florida were only six years old the last time campus was hit by a hurricane.
Read More »Officials are currently searching for destinations and stops that benefit both the railway and its passengers.
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A bill was approved by the House panel that gives judges discretion in deciding whether to award attorney fees in public-records lawsuits. The bill was created to stop people who flood governments with public records requests just so they can file lawsuits, but may decrease the state's level of government transparency.
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Dixie County residents are being pushed out of their homes as flood waters rise after heavy rain in the past 24 hours. About 45 homes and 30 roads have been affected throughout the county.
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