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Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Environment

Alachua County ends burn ban after 117 days as recent rainfall eases drought

Alachua County has lifted a burn ban that had been in place for 117 days, following recent rainfall that reduced dry conditions across the area. The restriction on open burning had been among the longest in recent memory for the county.

Sources: Alachua County · Mainstreet Daily News

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