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Residents of an Alachua County neighborhood band together for hurricane cleanup

By Mar Roches

November 1, 2024 at 1:19 PM EDT


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Correction appended: a previous version of this story misstated which governmental body has jurisdiction over Haile Plantation. The text has been corrected.

In a Haile Plantation neighborhood, Cleve Cooper, a nearly 40-year resident, and his neighbors have undertaken cleanup efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, which scattered debris throughout Alachua County.

Cooper and his neighbors organized their own efforts, working five hours a day over four days to clear their properties. However, there are additional concerns over the impact of remaining debris.