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A local pastor has experienced firsthand the conflict between efforts to protect Gainesville's water systems and tight personal budgets.
Read More »Pastor Owner Expresses Conflict Over Environmentalism, Economics in Stormwater Bill
County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties
Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.
Read More »North Central Florida Faces Foster Family Shortage
North Central Florida counties are facing a shortage of foster homes for children.
Read More »China Tariffs In North Central Florida: Bitter For Wine, Sweeter For Honey Citrus
The recent discussion of tariffs and trade relationship with China could add more stress to farmers' decisions.
Read More »Waterways Group Warns Of Fecal Contamination Impacting Gainesville Creek
Megan Black said that nearly all creeks in the Gainesville area are considered “impaired.” This classification indicates that the water body has become so polluted that it no longer does its job properly, and county officials are taking notice.
Read More »Melrose’s New Solar Plant Now Serving FPL Customers, But Some Residents Aren’t Happy
FPL's new Melrose solar plant contains 330,000 solar panels, generating a total of 74.5 megawatts for homes across the state. Despite a drop in utility rates for customers, not everyone is happy about the solar field.
Read More »Concerns Of Health Risks From Advanced Meter Radio Waves Debunked
Despite health concerns raised by some residents of Melrose, Florida over new wireless-emitting smart meter, experts assure they are safe and a benefit because they eliminates the need for utility employees to drive to residential homes and businesses to record electricity use.
Read More »‘The Amazing Give’ Supports Local Nonprofits With 24-Hour Fundraiser
This year marks the third year of The Amazing Give fundraiser, a 24-hour online fundraiser hosted March 21-22 by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida, which seeks to raise money for local nonprofits in the area.
Read More »Insurance Guidance Program For The Elderly Could Be Cut Without Congressional Action
Time is running out for Medicare beneficiaries who need the help of SHINE.
Read More »Thunderstorm Slams Gilchrist, Levy County Residents With Power Outages
A massive thunderstorm with winds reaching up to 60 mph ravaged counties in North Central Florida Monday morning.
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