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Gov. Ron DeSantis also touted its new leadership on Wednesday.
Read More »Planning commission recommends approval of Meadowbrook Golf Course driving range, despite neighbors’ objections
Course owner Chris Marcum says a Topgolf-style range that could stay open regardless of flooding events is the only way Meadowbrook can be profitable.
Read More »Critical Section Of Northeast 100th Avenue Washed Out By Tropical Storm Elsa
After Tropical Storm Elsa reached Gainesville on July 7, the road paving way over the creek located at NE 100th Avenue collapsed, leaving residents waterlocked. Alachua County spokesperson Mark Sexton said similar flooding issues have occurred in the Fairbanks area when heavier storms came through. But because this community resides …
Read More »Photos: Low-Lying Streets In Gainesville Experience Flooding
Rain from Tropical Storm Elsa caused flooding throughout some of Gainesville’s low-lying areas Wednesday. Alachua County spokesperson Mark Sexton stated in a Wednesday press release that residents reported flooding, downed power lines and downed trees throughout the Gainesville area. Northwest Gainesville was particularly inundated with rainfall from Tropical Storm Elsa, …
Read More »4 More Victims Found In Rubble; Death Toll Rises To 32
Jadallah said there was a two-hour delay early Tuesday as a result of lightning. He said workers have removed 5.5 million pounds of debris from the pile.
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