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Floods · FloridaCars that are damaged from flooding during natural disasters are being sold nationwide at an alarming rate. Carfax, the vehicle history reporting website estimates more than 450,000 cars were damaged in tropical flood waters last hurricane season, that’s about 50,000 more flooded cars from the 2022 hurricane season.So far the 2024 hurricane season has brought widespread flooding across the southeastern part of the country. And thousands of cars …See the Story
Buyer Beware: Lemon Car Sales On The Rise in Florida after hurricanes/floods
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Williston, Florida · WillistonWILLISTON — Flames tore through Melanie’s Restaurant early Tuesday morning, leaving the family owners of the eatery devastated.A restaurant that has been open for more than 15 years in the town of Williston experienced a tragedy in the early morning hours this week.Williston is a small town in Levy County with 3,725 residents.“It wasn’t easy seeing all those childhood memories turn to ash like that. It was the hardest seeing my mom so heartbroke…See the Story
Fire destroys family-owned Williston restaurant, though owner plans to rebuild
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Gainesville, Florida · GainesvilleAlachua County and Gainesville are committing millions of dollars to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety through the Vision Zero initiative.With over 3,000 traffic accidents leading to injuries or fatalities reported this year alone, the need for safer streets has never been more pressing. Vision Zero, a collaborative effort between Alachua County, Gainesville, and various local and state agencies, aims to address these safety concerns by focu…See the Story
Alachua County and Gainesville invest $2.3 million in Vision Zero Initiative to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
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Pro-Palestinian activists demand Gainesville divest from companies related to Israel-Hamas War
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Gainesville, Florida · GainesvilleIsabella Mahboob, a UF dietetics senior, stands on her patio in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, September 4, 2024. (Lee Ann Anderson/WUFT News)Glenn Knox hears constant noise in both his ears. It sounds like a smooth whine, and it’s louder in his left ear than his right. Glenn Knox (Photo courtesy of the University of Florida)He has tinnitus, a condition that causes a person to hear sound that isn’t there. Knox is a University of Florida associate…See the Story
Florida doctors attribute rise in tinnitus to more awareness, treatment options
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Housing · Alachua CountyHousing insecurity has been a persistent issue in Alachua County, with 20% of the population facing severe housing problems in 2023.The Alachua County Commission has prioritized addressing this crisis by approving updates to the affordable housing plan. The revised plan increases funding for housing vouchers from $100,000 to $200,000 to assist families with rent, utilities, and mortgage payments.The county is also renovating two motels into 65 a…See the Story
Alachua County Commissioners approve updated affordable housing plan
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Gainesville, Florida · GainesvilleThe exterior of the GRU building. (Micah Page/WUFT News)The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority unanimously passed three resolutions Wednesday that will allow it to hire its own attorney, request to exempt itself from right-of-way regulations and permit fees, and ask the city to remove the referendum from the November ballot.Resolution 2024-633 allows the Authority to hire an attorney separate from the one working for the Gainesville City C…See the Story
GRU Authority votes to further separate itself from City control
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Gainesville, Florida · GainesvilleA recent report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement highlights a disturbing increase in sex crimes against children across the state.Three Gainesville men were recently convicted, receiving a combined sentence of 55 years.Gainesville Police Detective Desiree Russano noted it’s uncommon for prosecutions to result in three sentences in a week.Local authorities emphasize the importance of community support, education, and vigilance to pr…See the Story
Sex crimes against children on the rise in Florida; Gainesville law enforcement responds
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