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The state of Florida hasn't been hit with a hurricane in more than a decade, and that has state emergency managers concerned residents might not be prepared for the worst.
Read More »Hurricane Series: New Floridians May Not Be Prepared
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Hurricane Series: How Technology Has Changed Since Last Hurricane
Florida Emergency Management has been scrambling to improve their severe weather alert systems ahead of hurricane season, pouring 12 million dollars into a 40-month project.
Read More »As Hurricane Season Fast Approaches, Officials Place Emphasis On Storm Surge, Tools To Help
Storm surge is often seen as one of the deadliest effects of tropical cyclones and can cause dangerous flooding. With Hurricane Season about to be upon us, meteorologists are now out with a new tool to help better forecast storm surge.
Read More »Concerns Mount Over ‘Hurricane Amnesia’
As hurricane season approaches, Florida may be facing its next big storm. With new residents moving to the state every day, officials are worried that many lack proper preparation knowledge.
Read More »Evidence Shows Friday’s Storm Was Likely A Tornado
The storm that ripped through Gainesville last Friday was likely a tornado, according to University of Florida’s Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Team
Read More »Florida’s Medical Refugees Can’t Wait For Cannabis
Some critically ill Floridians are leaving the state for those with more established medical marijuana laws. Medical cannabis is expected to be available for eligible patients by summer, but not everyone who needs the medicine will qualify under the new laws.
Read More »Where Will Alachua County Place Its Historic Lion Statues?
The lions were salvaged before demolition of the historic Alachua County Courthouse in the 1950s.
Read More »Putnam County Investigators Are Still Trying To Find Out Who Set Its Forests On Fire
Local law enforcement is investigating a few suspicious instances to determine if the county has an active arsonist.
Read More »Mosquito Population Expected To Be Worse This Season Due To Abnormal Weather
Thanks to the harsh el Niño weather, mosquitos did not go inactive this year and instead reproduced right through the winter season, leading to an increased mosquito population these next few months.
Read More »Santa Fe Arts Festival Canceled Saturday, Continues Sunday
The Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival has been canceled for Saturday, but will be held with extended hours on Sunday.
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