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World Wetlands Day brought attention to the state of the wetlands in Alachua County.
Read More »City of Lawtey Issues Boil Water Advisory
A precautionary boil water advisory was in effect Tuesday for the city of Lawtey in Bradford County.
Read More »Construction Delays Keep Reitz Union Closed
Failed fire inspections continue to delay University of Florida's $75 million Reitz Union makeover. The new additions to the student center are now set to open Feb. 20.
Read More »Water Legislation Among Bills Gov. Scott Signs Into Law
Gov. Rick Scott signed bills SB 552, HB 7003 and SB 672 into law Thursday.
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome some day...”
Read More »Could Your Urine Be Florida Field’s New Fertilizer?
UF researcher Treavor Boyer has devised a system that could cut up to 20 percent of UF's water usage. The system involves reducing the amount of water needed to fertilize Florida Field — by swapping nitrogen fertilizer for human urine.
Read More »Asbestos Still Present In Public, Private Buildings In Alachua County
Asbestos, a product previously used in building and insulating for buildings, is still found today in older buildings that have not yet been renovated. If disturbed, that asbestos can cause major health problems for Alachua County residents.
Read More »Operation Christmas Child Sends Shoebox Gifts Abroad
Volunteers with Operation Christmas Child in Florida pack shoeboxes full of gifts and necessary items for children in need in India and Ghana. The goal for this year is to surpass last year’s total of 16,000 shoeboxes and collect 16,900.
Read More »Campus Greenway Project Clears Path For Safe Travel
As part of the University of Florida's goal to promote safe bicycling and walking on campus, a new shared use path is being constructed.
Read More »UF Designated 2016 Military Friendly University
The University of Florida was named a 2016 Military Friendly® School for its resources available to the nearly 1,000 veterans and active-duty military members enrolled as students.
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