From 1996 to 2016, Gainesville had lost 11 percent of its tree canopy. But green spaces like Cellon Oak Park, home to Florida's largest live oak, help keep biodiversity alive in the city.
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Witness Tree Junction, a trailhead along the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Prairie Creek Preserve, features towering pine trees and swampy soil — and a deep history dating back to 1812.
Read More »The mother went inside to go to the bathroom, and when she came back, the kids were gone.
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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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The new Echo River Solar Energy Center in Suwannee County is part of FPL’s push to decrease carbon emissions by reducing the dependency on oil.
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Colton Fears, 29, pled guilty to an accessory to attempted first-degree murder charge during his pre-trial hearing on Monday morning.
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Visitors to Melrose Heritage Park can enjoy a day in the enclosure of the gazebo or among the shade of several massive oak trees, while children run around the central fountain and through the playground. They can also shop at a”Multi-Market” farmer’s market, which occurs periodically with vendors selling crafts, art, …
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As a homage to one of the earliest residents of Micanopy, the Montgomery wall is being repaired in hopes to preserve the town’s historic atmosphere.
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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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Alachua county farms are finally recovering after damage sustained from Hurricane Irma.
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