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Drought Nationwide Impacts Florida

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Despite being at the peak of tropical storm season, and getting plenty of rain during the past few months, the Floridian Aquifer is still shrinking and freshwater supply continues to be a major concern. 

Meanwhile, much of the nation is struggling through a historic drought and economic analyst Hank Fishkind says that the drought in the Midwest is impacting agriculture, and retail food prices, here in Florida.

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