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.
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Experts say its important to recycle old holiday lights when replacing them.
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Debris from Hurricane Hermine has piled up for two weeks on some Gainesville neighborhoods’ curbsides, and homeowners are contacting the city to complain. Gainesville’s Public Works Department is working with contractors to speed the clean-up of the limbs and leaves, and once picked-up the debris could serve as Fuelwood chips or Clean …
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Attorneys for Gainesville Renewable Energy Center and Wood Resource Recovery presented their closing arguments in their eight-day civil trial at the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center. At stake is 17 million dollars.
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A potential alteration of GREC's contract with its supplier is key to the case.
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Attorney's for GREC and Wood Resource Recovery discussed yard waste bags and delivery times during cross examination on the second day of their civil trial in Circuit Judge Monica Brasington's courtroom at the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center. Brasinton, who is overseeing the non-jury trial, will make a decision in the case later this month.
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The trial continues Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center.
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Alachua County is encouraging residents to donate or recycle old or broken holiday lights in an effort to divert them from the landfill.
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Off The Griddle is one of the food trucks in Gainesville that provide alternative dining options. Michael Musoke, owner of Off The Griddle, said the trucks cost between $20,000 to $100,000, which is less than it would to open and maintain a restaurant.
Read More »Gainesville is making an effort to be more environmentally friendly by purchasing solar-powered trash compactors and recycling units.
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