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Sign displayed at Madison Street Baptist Church in Starke, Fla. during presidential primary elections on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
ENTERPRISE  |  POLITICS

Alachua County primary election season reflects low voter turnout, lack of faith among Republicans

Alachua County Republican presidential preference primary voter turnout displays an overall decline since 2004, falling below the 2024 state average turnout of approximately 21.2%.  As state ballot counts are finalized, the 17 remaining presidential preference primaries will take place nationally spanning the end of March through the beginning of August. The chosen Democratic and Republican candidates will be finalized prior to the November general presidential election.


SPANISH

Programa de educación de Alachua y múltiples condados para migrantes proporciona recursos de educación, salud para trabajadores migrantes

Ya que la temporada de sandías está en pleno auge y la temporada de arándanos no muy lejos, los trabajadores migrantes comienzan sus rutas de trabajo estacional recorriendo los condados del norte-centro de Florida. Sin embargo, no vienen solos: sus familias, que dependen del ingreso que proporcionan estos trabajos, acompañan a los trabajadores mientras migran. 


ENVIRONMENT  |  ENTERPRISE

Experts work to manage invasive species across Florida

The state is home to roughly 500 non-native species, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida’s subtropical climate, multiple ports of entry and rampant animal trade makes the state a global hotspot for invasives, the FWC reports.  UF researchers are monitoring some of the most high-profile non-natives, especially those that could be harmful to Florida. However, some Floridians find benefits in their new neighbors, and have advocated for certain species to stay. 



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