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Free orange juice will continue to be available to travelers at Florida welcome centers as the Department of Citrus squeezes staff to help the embattled industry.
Read More »Citrus Agency Cuts Staff, Keeps Juice Flowing For Florida Visitors
Hurricane Evacuation On Florida’s Highways Under Construction
Florida’s population along the coast has boomed in the eleven years since the last hurricane hit. That combined with miles of construction on major highways could make evacuating ahead of a storm an even bigger headache this hurricane season.
Read More »Citrus Department Proposes Staff, Tax Cuts
Florida citrus growers could save more than $11 million in taxes they pay on boxes of oranges and grapefruit under a proposed Department of Citrus budget that would trim jobs to meet the demands of a troubled industry.
Read More »Skiles Out As Coach Of Orlando Magic
Following the conclusion of a frustrating regular season, Scott Skiles has stepped down as coach of the Orlando Magic after just one year. Skiles was 35-47 this season, his lone year leading the Magic — the team that he spent five seasons with as a player as well. The team said a search for a new coach is starting immediately.
Read More »Gainesville Woman Given Statewide Award For Community Service
Carole Zegel was given the recognition for her community-service work.
Read More »Citrus Forecast Improves But ‘Trying Times’ Remain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly forecast predicted that this year's Florida orange harvest will be enough to fill an estimated 71 million boxes, an increase of 2 million boxes from February. But, even with the revised forecast, the season remains on pace to be the worst for the citrus industry in five decades.
Read More »Families Remember Loved Ones Lost In Hit-And-Run Crashes
At a Monday press conference, Florida Highway Patrol Troop B joined troops across the state in bringing attention to the increased number of hit and run accidents in Florida. Family members stood to remember their loved ones lost in unsolved hit-and-run accidents.
Read More »Alachua County Closer To Energy Solution Options For Property Owners
Property owners in Alachua County are closer to having better access to clean energy solutions following a Alachua County Board of County Commissioners vote Tuesday to sign an agreement with Renew Financial and Ygrene Works.
Read More »John Lewis Visits UF, Speaks On Black Lives Matter
Congressman John Lewis, the only living member of the "Big 6" from the Civil Rights Movement, came to UF to talk about his work. Students and community members in attendance asked him questions about his life and his opinion on the new Black Lives Matter social media movement. Lewis encouraged the audience to continue fighting for equality.
Read More »Transgender Health Month Aims To Increase Awareness, Education
Through lectures and workshops, HealthQueer Alliance hopes to give medical students answers to questions they may have about trans health. These educational events are just the first step in the fight for sexual and identity rights.
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