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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Florida Residents to purchase flood insurance as peak hurricane season approaches
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Untold Florida: Would The State Ever Return To A System Of Paying You Cash For Returning Bottles And Cans?
As climate change rages on, natural disasters worsen and pollution floods the oceans, there is an increasing push for more progressive recycling policies to combat these issues.
Read More »Multiyear Effort To Turn Gainesville Into A ‘Smart City’ To Progress With Smart Bench Pilot Project
The city expects to debut them in July.
Read More »Stormy Weekend Ahead For Parts Of The Sunshine State
The dry, tranquil stretch of weather that the Sunshine State is known for in April is likely to come to an end this weekend.
Read More »Florida Budget Discussion Begins With House, Senate Plans About $2B Apart
While the state expects a $10 billion lift from federal coronavirus relief funds, how to use that money remains under debate.
Read More »UF Removes McCarty Woods From Development Plans, But Activists Push On
McCarty Woods is saved from UF's development plans, but this isn't enough for local activists.
Read More »Business Owners Optimistic Following Increased Unemployment Tax Rate
The increase in unemployment tax could be drastic for business owners who may already be facing the financial hardships resulting from the pandemic.
Read More »Mud, Cold, Inspiration And A Year Without Many Competitions Makes Waldo Obstacle Course One To Remember
The Obstacle Course Race Overload event course consisted of over 30 obstacles, including hurdles, low jump, rope climb, death crawl, monkey bars, and more. A nonprofit organization, More Heart Than Scars, sponsored the event.
Read More »Sharply Colder Air And Low Wind Chills For The Next Few Days
A strong front moving through Florida early Monday is driving yet another chilly air mass into the state and it is likely to last several days before moderating.
Read More »Avoiding A Florida On Fire: The Importance Of Prescribed Burns
Ash-filled air and smoke-filled skies are more common in Florida than one might think. Prescribed fire is used year-round to preserve some of our state’s unique ecosystems.
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