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As a result of standing water left behind by Hurricane Irma, Alachua County residents can expect to see a dramatic increase in mosquitoes in the coming weeks.
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UF Housing Director Spent Thousands In Furniture Store, Employee Says
The senior director of the University of Florida's housing department is accused of using $180,608 in university money on himself.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Irma
Two Gainesville students receive support through GoFundMe after all their belongings were destroyed by flooding.
Read More »UF Creates Relief Fund For Students, Staff Affected By Irma
The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
Read More »UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
University of Florida and College of the Arts will discuss renovations for the Music Building after the university has been granted $5.9 million in government funding.
Read More »Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
Florida Wildlife Care helps animals recover from the impending damage that Hurricane Irma had on the wildlife of Florida.
Read More »After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida
Parts of North Central Florida started the process of recovering from Hurricane Irma by picking up storm debris around several zones in the region. The pickup process after Hurricane Hermine in 2016 took about two weeks, but there is no estimate for how long this one will take.
Read More »Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida
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 …
Read More »Gainesville Companies Bracing For Debris Ahead Of Irma
The National Weather Service classifies any winds of 50-60 mph or above to be “damaging winds,” so Hurricane Irma doesn’t need to be a Category 5 in Gainesville to pick up debris or damage buildings. And if it’s going to do any damage, it’s likely to be from wind rather than rain.
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