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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A new nature preserve on Little Lake Santa Fe in Alachua County has opened its gates to visitors. The land is owned by the state and managed by the county.
Sources: Alachua County · Mainstreet Daily News
A video showing a woman touching a wild alligator at Silver Springs State Park has gone viral, prompting visitors to flock to the site hoping to find gators of their own. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has opened an investigation into the incident, as touching, feeding, or enticing alligators is illegal under state law. Wildlife experts and local kayak guides warn that the surge of attention could ultimately be deadly for the animals.
Sources: WCJB TV20
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through north-central Florida over the weekend, with the National Weather Service recording wind gusts exceeding 40 mph that snapped tree branches, tore wiring from telephone poles, and left thousands without electricity. Repair crews have since been dispatched to affected neighborhoods, including the NW 1st Place area of Gainesville, where some downed lines were temporarily secured to poles pending full rewiring.
Sources: WCJB TV20
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