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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.
Read More »Avoiding A Florida On Fire: The Importance Of Prescribed Burns
In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »Tropical Storm Eta Passes Through North Central Florida, Leaves Behind Little Damage
The storm's track shifted considerably overnight and into Wednesday morning, with an expectation that it's now headed for Florida's West Coast and into the north central part of the state on Wednesday and Thursday.
Read More »Eta Weakens To Tropical Storm; Surge Warnings Continue
Heavy rain bands are already moving onshore in southwest Florida and are expected to move into the Tampa/St. Pete areas this morning.
Read More »Eta Likely To Stay Over The Gulf This Week, Track Shifts West
Eta has come to a near halt in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is likely to remain over the Gulf of Mexico for several more days.
Read More »Uncertainty High On Tropical Storm Eta’s Next Move In The Gulf
Tropical Storm Eta has moved into the Gulf of Mexico, where competing atmospheric factors are leading to low confidence on its next move. As such, a...
Read More »Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
The words climate change can appear vague or political, but the IFAS FAQ aims to show that this is an important issue facing Floridians.
Read More »Alachua County To Receive Next $9M CARES Act Funding Wave
The money will be used to boost community programs and businesses.
Read More »Tropical Storm Delta Forms, Is Forecast To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane Late This Week
"All of Louisiana needs to prepare" for the storm, says Gov. John Bel Edwards. Delta continues a storm season that ran through the traditional list of alphabetized names last month.
Read More »Fall’s First Strong Front Arrives Early This Year in Florida
The first strong front of the fall season is set to arrive in Florida this week, with widespread showers and thunderstorms marking its arrival.
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