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Volunteers wanted for Cedar Key’s 16th annual coastal cleanup

September 15, 2022 Environment, Florida Good

The city of Cedar Key, in partnership with UF/IFAS, is encouraging residents to volunteer in Cedar Key's 16th annual International Coastal Cleanup Saturday.

The Point, Sept. 8, 2022: Parents of Gainesville child who shot himself face multiple felony charges

September 8, 2022 The Point

Ja’Kobe Ferguson began to play with a parent's unlocked guns when one discharged on Aug. 24, police said.

UF Researchers Launch Plans To Improve Vanilla Through Plant Breeding

March 10, 2021 Health and Science

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have partnered with Elo Life Systems to find a new way to grow vanilla more sustainably without compromising taste.

30 Years In The Making, Alachua County Fairgrounds Move From Gainesville To Newberry

February 19, 2021 Business and development

Next month, the fairgrounds will complete their move from their previous location near the Gainesville Regional Airport to the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, formerly known as the Canterbury Equestrian Showplace.

In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual

December 18, 2020 Animals, Environment

Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.

Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts

November 6, 2020 Environment

The words climate change can appear vague or political, but the IFAS FAQ aims to show that this is an important issue facing Floridians.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For UF/IFAS Extension Building In Newberry

October 16, 2020 Business and development, Government and politics

This new building, which will be located at 22712 W. Newberry Road, is scheduled to be finished by this time next year.

Cattle Prices Mooving Up Slowly During COVID-19 Economic Turndown

July 22, 2020 Animals, Business and development, Coronavirus

Livestock markets in Florida were no exception.

Inside The Clamming Capital Of The U.S. During COVID-19

May 28, 2020 Coronavirus

Three miles into the Gulf of Mexico lies the clamming capital of the U.S. Cedar Key has largely sheltered its just over 700 citizens from the physical dangers of COVID-19, but its vital clamming and tourism businesses are left struggling.