The Point, Feb. 4, 2025: Fight over east Gainesville landfill goes to the state

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • WUFT News: Locals’ fight to close the Florence landfill heads to the state. “Currently, the landfill operates under an emergency order from the state that dates back to 2022, when subtropical storm system Nicole hit Florida. That order expired in 2024 but it allows for a 24-month grace period, meaning the landfill should close in August 2026 if the state does not renew the order. Gainey and other residents want to make sure that’s what happens.”…

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