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A medida que las temperaturas aumentan en el norte central de Florida, más serpientes están comenzando a aparecer en patios, aceras y en algunos casos, dentro de las casas.

As temperatures rise across North Central Florida, more snakes are starting to appear in backyards, sidewalks and sometimes even inside homes. But before panic sets in, experts say most of these encounters are nothing to fear.

The team from the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala took first place in the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Culinary Arts Competition Wednesday.

As reports of indecent exposure surge in Alachua County, experts say knowing how to respond in the moment can help people protect themselves and support law enforcement.

Criminal cases involving indecent exposure in Alachua County more than doubled from 25 to 53 between 2024 and 2025, according to data from the Office of the State Courts Administrator. Indecent exposure cases have climbed statewide every year since 2020, and jumped from 1,592 to 1,755 during the same one-year period.

Though it’s tempting to grab the leaf blower or throw them away, you might want to consider leaving the leaves alone.

El condado de Alachua extendió nuevamente la prohibición obligatoria de quemas en todo el condado hasta el 27 de febrero tras revisar las condiciones actuales de incendios forestales.

Las clases gratuitas de inglés y ciudadanía de la Liga de Mujeres Latinas en Gainesville continúan apoyando a inmigrantes que buscan mejorar su comunicación y avanzar en su proceso de integración en Estados Unidos.

Rising prices are not only affecting shoppers. They are also impacting small local businesses that depend on this season to stay afloat.

“I enjoy being part of nature and getting to see the trees and the birds and sunshine again,” Peck said.