By Rikki Klaus
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Gainesville, FL – In a climate of economic turmoil and diminishing budgets, Florida's community colleges are hurting financially. With an increasing demand for four-year degrees, as well as rising student enrollment, community colleges are trying to overcome unique obstacles, while still pinching pennies. One proposed solution is Amendment Eight, which is an attempt to let local residents provide some extra funds for the struggling institutions. From Mid-Florida Public Radio in Gainesville, Rikki Klaus reports.