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Industrial hemp growing will likely be permitted at Florida farms sometime in 2020.
Read More »Animal Foster Families Have Different Experiences When Hurricanes Approach
Over 90 animals were fostered from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue when Hurricane Dorian approached Florida.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 18, 2019: When Industrial Hemp Cultivation Could Begin In Florida
Early next year, the state expects to issue some 3,000 permits.
Read More »At This Florida Peanut Farm, Yields Are Down From Last Year But Still Abundant
Peanuts make up 1.7% of Florida’s crops, but crop yields are down from last year.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 16, 2019: Two Abandoned Gainesville Buildings Will Get New Life
Plans are becoming clear for two long-abandoned buildings around Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Assists In Dorian Relief Efforts In Bahamas
A City of Gainesville Fire Rescue team departed early Saturday morning to provide additional aid for the Bahamas. The Gainesville Fire Rescue search and rescue team is working closely with local police and emergency management authorities on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The North Florida American Red Cross is contributing …
Read More »The Point, Sept. 10, 2019: Two Atlantic Weather Disturbances Are Brewing, With One Heading Toward Florida
The one closer to South Florida could bring rain to parts of the state later this week.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 6, 2019: Florida’s Humanitarian Effort Begins For The Bahamas
Individuals are helping, as are big cruise lines. Here are some of their inspiring stories.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 4, 2019: Florida’s First Coast And Certain Inland Areas Will Feel Dorian’s Effects For Much Of Today
The storm overnight and today is brushing along Florida's Atlantic Coast in places like Daytona Beach, St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
Read More »Hurricane Dorian Poses Problems for Those with Livestock
Those who own horses and livestock are at risk of losing animals in the storm.
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