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A potent, final round of severe weather expected today. Threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, and severe hail is higher than Saturday and Saturday night.
Read More »North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm
Award-Winning Environmental Journalist Vows To Come Together And Save Water Resources
Eva Liu talks with Cynthia Barnett about the "democratization of water" and environmental changes we can make together as a community.
Read More »Alachua County Deputy Arrested After Downtown Incident
An Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy is on administrative leave after being arrested early Friday morning.
Read More »Rate Of Hazardous Spills In Florida Remains Steady
Spills can have significant environmental and health effects by contaminating drinking water, which can lead to increased incidents of cancer and other diseases.
Read More »Gainesville’s Homeless Seek Shelter From The Cold
Due to the temperature dropping below 45 degrees, GRACE Marketplace, St. Francis House and Empowerment Center have opened their doors Thursday and Friday night to allow people to sleep inside. However, some of Gainesville's homeless population will still find themselves in the cold.
Read More »Micanopy Provides Relief For Horseshoe Beach Residents Following Hermine
Hurricane Hermine left minimal damage to Micanopy, but the town is adamant in helping a nearby costal city get back on its feet.
Read More »Cedar Key Digs Out Among Dead Birds And Ashes After Hermine
The aftermath of Hurricane Hermine left Cedar Key roads flooded and littered with dead seagulls Friday.
Read More »La Chua Trail Partially Closes, Undergoes Construction
The La Chua Trail, located at Paynes Prairie, is facing a few temporary closures due to construction and flooding.
Read More »Census Gathers Information about Alachua’s Homeless Population
Initial observations Friday indicated homeless people this year were older and frailer than years past.
Read More »Construction Delays Keep Reitz Union Closed
Failed fire inspections continue to delay University of Florida's $75 million Reitz Union makeover. The new additions to the student center are now set to open Feb. 20.
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