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A storm that blew through North Central Florida late Monday and Tuesday left fallen trees and downed power lines, but brought inches of rain to the drought-stricken area.
Read More »Storm Brings Damage, But Relief To Drought-Stricken Area
3 Booted Dignity Village Residents Allowed Back In, Panel Decides
A hearing was held Wednesday to decide whether three Dignity Village residents who were previously kicked out would be allowed back in the Gainesville homeless community, with the three-person panel deciding all of them would.
Read More »Prescribed Burn May Affect Conditions On I-75 In Marion County
Due to the 125-acre prescribed burn near the Cross Florida Greenway Trail, Florida Highway patrol urges motorists to use caution when traveling on I-75 in Marion County.
Read More »Florida Forest Service Calls Attention To Prescribed Burns
The Florida Forest Service is striving to complete more burns during the winter months, before the weather gets too warm.
Read More »North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm
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 »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.
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