The City of Gainesville passed a plastic ban earlier this year. Some local scientists see this ordinance as a good first step, but don't think it goes far enough. Here are their proposals:
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The University of Florida broke ground at midday for a $65 million baseball facility. It should be ready for the 2021 season and will be built on what used to be UF/IFAS research property on the southwest area of campus near Dizney Stadium.
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Florida's blueberry industry yielded more than $200 million in 2017. The industry, however, has faced a multitude of setbacks from disease and extreme weather.
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Jeff Mays grew up during the MTV Rock the Vote era but never registered. He was too busy taking care of his dad.
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While festive looking, the ornamental plant coral ardisia, also known as the Christmas berry, is an invasive plant species spreading across Florida and into the South. Volunteers are now trying to control the spread before it becomes a full-blown outbreak.
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County officials within the past month approached the property owner, Beazer East, about the idea of leasing or selling the 86-acre parcel just north of NW 23rd Avenue.
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Local businesses provided donations to fund the project, which required over 208 wooden boards and roughly $2,000 in materials.
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The recent discussion of tariffs and trade relationship with China could add more stress to farmers' decisions.
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Invasive plants such as hydrilla and hyacinth pose a mounting concern for homeowners on Lochloosa Lake in Hawthorne.
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The trustees met Friday morning in Emerson Alumni Hall where the proposal was unanimously approved.
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