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- How contained is the 400-acre wildfire burning in Alachua County?
- How a $2,500 grant could help clean up Alachua County
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Crews battle 400-acre wildfire near State Road 26 in Alachua County (wcjb.com) ā Fire crews are still working to contain a 400-acre wildfire near State Road 26 and County Road 234 in Alachua County, which remains only 30% contained amid extreme drought. Officials urge residents to strictly follow the county burn ban and avoid everyday spark risks like yard burning, discarded cigarettes, or parking on dry grass as multiple agencies deploy dozers, aircraft, and mutual aid to hold the fire lines. 
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ā¢ Duke Energy Florida awards America250 grant to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (alachuachronicle.com) ā Keep Alachua County Beautiful has received a $2,500 Duke Energy Foundation grant to support local volunteer cleanups as part of the Great American Cleanup this spring. The funding will help tackle illegal dumping, spruce up public spaces, and promote better wasteāreduction habits across Alachua County communities, including the city of Alachua, by boosting neighborhood pride and longāterm environmental stewardship. Ā Ā Ā
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Spring Plant Sale
Florida Museum of Natural History , 3215 Hull Road , Gainesville
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High Springs Farmers Market
High Springs Farmers Market , 23517 NW 185th Rd , High Springs
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Cliff Dorsey live at Watershed in High Springs for All Original Set!
Watershed Restaurant , 23591 NW 184th Rd , High Springs
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Tot Trot: Earth Day
Natural Area Park , Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
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Exploring the World of Painting
High Springs Branch | Alachua County Library District , 23779 US-27 , High Springs
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High Springs - Pioneer Days!
High Springs Farmers Market , 23517 NW 185th Rd , High Springs
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Gateway to High Springs 100k
23517 NW 185th Rd , High Springs
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49th Annual Pioneer Days in High Springs
High Springs Chamber of Commerce , 23517 NW 185th Rd , High Springs
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Hops and Shop Local Vendor Market
High Springs Brewing Company , 18562 NW 237th St , High Springs
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Jasper Smitty Solo | High Springs Brewing Company
High Springs Brewing Company , 18562 NW 237th St , High Springs
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Newberry Watermelon Festival
CountryWay TownSquare , 1739 SW 248th Dr , Newberry
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81st Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival
Newberry Watermelon Festival , 1739 SW 248th Dr , Newberry
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New to Florida, too! Can anyone recommend a dog groomer that is reasonable and loves the animals they groom? My guy needs work. Hasn't been groomedā¦ (Nextdoor NW 120th Pl) - Wildfire Alert!
From the Florida Forest Service - Waccasassa Forestry Center: Update 7:45 p.m. - Final update for tonight. Due to more accurate mapping from ourā¦ (Nextdoor )
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š Nearby News
High Springs
- Downtown High Springs to Host Artwalk, Gallery Reception Saturday (alachuacountytoday.com)
- High Springs Launches First 'Bike Bus' For Students (alachuacountytoday.com)
- FBI 10 Most Wanted fugitive captured day after agency offers $1 million reward (wafb.com)
Gainesville
- Historic Travelodge on University Avenue reopens as Gainesville Lodge, Twist: āA piece of history' (wcjb.com)
- Gainesville's Cotton Club Presents āBlack Cowboys/Cowgirls in Florida' Program April 17 & 18 (352today.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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