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What you need to know about Florida today
› USDA Agriculture Census shares the data of north central Florida farms
Last month, the USDA released its data from the 2022 Agriculture Census. This nationwide survey attempted to gather demographic and statistical information about farms across the country, broken down by county. In its findings, both the number of farms and total acreage of farms nationwide decreased between the previous census in 2017 and 2022, by 7% and 2% respectively. However, Alachua County’s numbers have increased.
› Walt Disney World offering Florida residents park tickets for just $59 a day
Good news for all you Disney lovers living in Florida: you can now experience the magic of the Disney parks for a much lower price. According to Disney’s website, they are now offering a 4-day “Discover Disney Ticket” for “just $59 per day, plus tax” and 3-day ticket for $73 per day. These “Florida Resident Discover Disney Tickets” are valid from April 2 to September 28, 2024.
› City mum, but congressman touts $147 million federal grant for Jacksonville's Emerald Trail
Jacksonville is getting a $147 million federal grant for work on the long-planned Emerald Trail network of urban green spaces, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean tweeted Monday evening. “It’s a great day for #FL04’s economy, infrastructure and jobs!” exulted Bean, a Republican freshman whose district includes a huge chunk of Jacksonville.
› Do Brevard recyclables really get recycled or do they end up in a landfill?
In 2023, about 33% of items brought to the facility are not able to be recycled. Officials would like to see the number in the 20s or even lower. What can and can’t be recycled often changes due to technology advancements. Kevin Smith, recycling coordinator for Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department, said people used to be able to look at certain numbers on products, a 1,2 or 5 inside a triangle, and that would tell them if the item if the item could be recycled.
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