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Florida Voices: Vietnam Veterans | Forest Hope, Marine Corps, 1966 to 1968

September 15, 2017 People of Florida 0

Forest Hope hasn’t had a nightmare about his 18 months in Vietnam for the past 35 years, but he said that doesn’t mean he’s done processing what he experienced there. He served in the Marine Corps and stationed in Vietnam from late 1966 until mid-1968. Today, he is the president …

Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida

September 9, 2017 Public safety, Weather 2

Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …

Turkey Creek Forest Senior Takes First Ride With New Uber Program

September 16, 2015 Getting around 0

Shirley Bloodworth, 86, took her first ride with Uber as part of the Freedom in Motion program. The program was designed to help senior citizens get around town by using the Uber app for little to no fee.

New Program Offers Transportation to Gainesville Seniors

September 3, 2015 Getting around 1

The City of Gainesville partnered with ElderCare and Uber to create a new transportation program for seniors ages 60 and up.

Biomass Plant Still Fuels Complaints From Residents

January 24, 2014 Environment 0

Some Alachua County residents are still hearing noises from the biomass plant, even after the installation of noise-absorbing acoustic panels.

Biomass Plant Noise Levels Below Gainesville’s Ordinance, But Residents Are Still Unhappy

November 22, 2013 Environment 0

WUFT News measured this past month the noise in areas near Gainesville Renewable Energy Center's biomass plant, which some locals said disrupts their daily lives.

Alachua County Wants Hearing About GREC’s Operations Air Permit

October 23, 2013 Environment 0

Commissioners agreed to request an administrative hearing with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding its intent to issue an air permit to GREC. The request is due Monday.

Gainesville City Commission Makes Bid For Biomass Plant

October 18, 2013 Development 0

In a 4 to 3 decision Thursday night, the Gainesville City Commission voted to make a $400 million offer to buy the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center plant. The controversial bid came as a surprise to some residents, who wish they could get rid of the plant entirely.