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The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
On Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners consider the status of the Florence Landfill. Currently, the county has only extended the old permit but landfill owners say they are operating under a state permit. They settled a legal case with neighbors in mid 2024 agreeing to close the facility in eight years. A protest is expected.
After year of renovations, Goodwill Retail Store reopens in southwest Gainesville
The 38,000-square-foot expanded facility includes a larger retail store, a drive-thru donation center, and an enhanced GoodCareers Center.
Winter storm warning issued for north Florida, hazardous travel expected
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Multiple inches of snow likely in Florida, winter storm warning extends through northern part of state
Parts of Florida are under a winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Florida on the cusp of a winter storm of the centuries: Will snow or ice prevail? | Forecast
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North Central Florida unemployment rates fall as home sales rise
According to data released by the Florida Commerce Department, the joblessness rate dropped in all North Central Florida counties from November to December. In Alachua County, the unemployment rate dropped 0.8 percent to 3.1 percent. Columbia County’s rate fell 0.6 percent month to month.
Record snow fall in north Florida. In Tampa Bay, frigid wind chills.
The major winter storm moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the eastern Carolinas. The precipitation hitting parts of the Deep South came as a blast of arctic air plunged much of the Midwest and the eastern U.S. into a deep freeze.
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Snow in Florida live updates: Weather forecast, impacts and more
A rare winter system swept across portions of Florida, bringing snow, ice, and sleet and frigid temperatures to the Sunshine State on Tuesday. FOX 35 News is closely tracking the snow and winter forecast for Wednesday.
State of Emergency declared in Florida over impending 'storm of the century'
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency in Florida on Monday afternoon in anticipation of what some meteorologists warn could be the storm of the century.
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that could bring snow to the Florida Panhandle.
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Animal shelters in North Florida face dire conditions during the winter storm
As the temperatures began to drop on Tuesday, Amelia Tanner got a call from her husband Dale Tanner. A cry for help had popped up in his Facebook feed from Alachua County Animal Resources. Foster homes were needed,
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Snow expected to fall in Florida today. Ice could knock out power. See the forecast
Some areas in Florida could see "significant" snowfall starting today after the rare combination of freezing temperatures and moisture come together.
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Cold weather shelters open in North Central Florida ahead of winter storm
Cold weather shelters are opening across North Central Florida as a rare winter storm impacts the region Tuesday evening
No. 5 Florida hammers Georgia, 89-59
Walter Clayton Jr. delivered 17 points, five assists and five steals and No. 5 Florida overwhelmed Georgia with its rabid defense in an 89-59 win on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.