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Where Was The Town Of Gracy?

August 12, 2019 Untold Florida

Sam Goforth knows he’ll never discover everything about his ancestors, but finding out what he can is a trip worth taking.

Alachua County Commission Decides To Repeal Plastic Ban After Lawsuit Threat

August 7, 2019 Environment, Government and politics

Deliberation on the motion to appeal Alachua County's ban on Styrofoam carry-out containers and single-use plastic bags took less than 20 minutes.

Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020

August 2, 2019 Law and public safety

The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.

Sandy Soil And Rising Seas Spell Septic Tank Disaster In Florida

July 17, 2019 Environment

By Brendan Rivers Communities across Florida are already grappling with aging septic tanks, which leak into groundwater and are considered a leading cause of toxic algae blooms. As sea level rise is expected to worsen that situation, the state and cities are beginning to tackle the expensive task of converting septic systems to sewer or newer septic technologies. It’s no small challenge. Floridians are estimated to be using 2.6 million septic systems, most of them the conventional variety with two

These Eco-Friendly Homes Are Built To Weather The Storm

July 16, 2019 Environment

By Heather Schatz After last year’s Hurricane Michael decimated parts of the Florida Panhandle, North Florida’s building codes are getting renewed scrutiny. Increasingly, all Florida residents need homes that can stand up to the strongest storms, and they increasingly want those homes to come with environmentally sustainable features and building methods. Enter Palm Beach Gardens-based Green Dwellings. Karen Adams is the custom home builder’s CEO. Melissa Ross: What goes into Green Dwellings? Karen Adams: The homes are unique in that

Downtown Businesses Leery Over Closing Of Dignity Village

July 12, 2019 Law and public safety

Dignity Village is set to close by 2020. While housing options are being provided for the homeless people who live there, some are expected to reject the help.

Urban Food: A Solution to Hunger?

May 28, 2019 Health and Science

Food pantries that rely on donations often face problems providing healthy food to low-resource populations. One partial solution for people who depend on food pantries in Gainesville is foraging and gardening to obtain fruits and vegetables.

Storm Season Could Be Met With ‘Skittishness’

May 28, 2019 Weather

Saturday marks the start of the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, and with the destruction of Hurricane Michael still visible, Florida residents may have a heightened sense of skittishness when it comes to perceived hurricane threats.