Another hurricane season is almost here. It comes every year. So too the projections. The hype. But also the sobering thought that this might be the year our homes, businesses, or entire community are changed forever. Curiosity about how bad the year could be naturally generates interest. It’s one of …
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The storm expected to hit Gainesville tonight is expected to be strong and has tornado potential. Officials suggest residents should get batteries and tie down loose items outdoors.
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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.
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Storm names Matthew and Otto will be retired by the World Meteorological Organization’s Region IV Hurricane Committee, after the deadly and destructive 2016 hurricane season.
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Gainesville's beloved trees suffered the most damage from yesterday's storm. City officials warn residents to have their trees checked regularly before bad weather occurs.
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Severe storms that hit the Southeast and Florida this weekend, claimed 18 lives, with over a dozen killed in Georgia Sunday.
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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.
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In 2016, Donald Trump was elected to the White House. The Cubs won the World Series. And Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. In other words, it was the kind of year that seemed designed to make Florida news look normal.
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Many people consider red-cypress mulch a beautiful cover for landscapes. But is it worth the loss of some of our most beautiful and iconic trees?
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Florida ended its 2016 hurricane season Wednesday, marking the first time in more than a decade that the Sunshine State was hit by a hurricane.
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