After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
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Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.
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People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they're suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.
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Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.
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About 150 students, Gainesville residents and community leaders gathered around a prayer mat, listened in silence and held carnations in their hands as a University of Florida student sang. The words were meant to comfort in times of mourning.
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Senator Book is the 2018 recipient of the L’Oreal Paris/Glamour Magazine “Heroes Among Us” Award, presented at the Glamour Magazine annual Women of the Year Summit and Awards Ceremony in New York City on Monday, November 12, 2018.
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A second congressional Republican, arguing for a vote by the full House, blocked an attempt Tuesday to pass long-stalled federal disaster relief funding that would assist Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.
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The Gainesville Police Department met with the Moms Demand Action Gainesville chapter Monday evening to address the increase in gun crime in the city.
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The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
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Alachua County is one of two counties in Florida that have more than one mental health provider for every 500 residents.
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This was the first mission for the company's commercial crew program, which, if successful, could soon ferry American astronauts to space in an American-made vessel for the first time since the end of NASA's shuttle program in 2011.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis used his line-item veto power to slash more than $131 million in proposed spending Friday as he signed a record $90.98 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Calling the package “fiscally responsible,” the freshman governor praised lawmakers for exceeding his request for spending …
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About 150 students, Gainesville residents and community leaders gathered around a prayer mat, listened in silence and held carnations in their hands as a University of Florida student sang. The words were meant to comfort in times of mourning.
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A young teacher struggles to save a failing Ocala school from shutting down.
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The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.
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At least two dozen vacancies at the Gainesville Police Department are hampering its fight against crimes involving guns, leaders from the agency said last night.
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As part of the agreement signed Thursday, Rivkees will not oversee, conduct or participate in activities related to the Division of Children’s Medical Services.
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The Gainesville Police Department met with the Moms Demand Action Gainesville chapter Monday evening to address the increase in gun crime in the city.
Read More »The chapter will host a meeting Monday night with officials from the Gainesville Police Department in the wake of an increase this year in gun-related crime in the city.
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The chapter will host a meeting Monday night with officials from the Gainesville Police Department in the wake of an increase this year in gun-related crime in the city.
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A deadly intersection outside the town of Micanopy has had a makeover of safety features over the last year, but some Micanopy residents do not feel safe driving in their own town.
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After 10 months of work, Newberry’s Charter Review Committee completed a draft of a new charter for the city of Newberry on Monday night. The charter was last reviewed 13 years ago, and Newberry has changed a lot since then.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis used his line-item veto power to slash more than $131 million in proposed spending Friday as he signed a record $90.98 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Calling the package “fiscally responsible,” the freshman governor praised lawmakers for exceeding his request for spending …
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A fatal crash closed all four lanes on I-95. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »If the City of Gainesville is to someday become a broadband internet provider, it likely won't have done so alone.
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The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
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The only statewide elected Democrat, Fried drew Republican ire when she started to replace stickers from when Republican Adam Putnam was the agriculture commissioner.
Read More »Haddie Peebles is among 90 or so teachers and staff who worked tirelessly this year to improve Oakcrest.
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A young teacher struggles to save a failing Ocala school from shutting down.
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Newberry has agreed to purchase one megawatt of solar power from the Florida Municipal Power Agency, enough to power about 5% of the city's total energy consumption. Two years ago, the city was approached for a similar project by the same company, but decided against participating. This time, technological improvements and reductions in the cost of solar panels made the project much more feasible and attractive to the city.
Read More »A confederate soldier statue has been replaced in Alachua county. All that and more in 90 seconds.
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The president kicks off his reelection campaign with blistering attacks at a rally in Orlando that focused more on settling scores than laying out his agenda for a second term.
Read More »Some of those buried within may have been former slaves.
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The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is preparing for the upcoming school year by urging locals to donate to their school supply drive for those in need. That and more in 90 seconds.
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The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.
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President Donald Trump officially kicked off his 2020 reelection campaign at the Amway Center in Orlando.
Read More »The move comes in the wake of a revelation about Russia hacking into two Florida county elections systems in 2016.
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One hundred people were protesting against unfair jail holdings at the Alachua County jail. That and more in 90 seconds.
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A month after learning Russian hackers breached elections systems in two Florida counties in 2016, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said his administration is focused on identifying “any vulnerabilities” ahead of next year’s elections. The Republican governor announced he is redistributing $2.3 million in election-security money that went unspent by …
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Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning sanctuary cities in the state of Florida. That and more in 90 seconds.
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Tensions build between US and Iran following recent tanker attack. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »The activists say requiring monetary bail is unfair when the inmates' alleged crimes weren't dangerous or violent.
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Sunday is Father’s Day, and a coalition of local community activists want to raise awareness about the plight of many families who won’t be able to celebrate the special day together.
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U.S. Office of Special Counsel calls for the firing of Kellyanne Conway. That and more in 90 seconds. Afternoon News in 90, June 13, 2019 / WUFT News
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The fourth annual Fight Toxic Prisons will be in Gainesville from June 14-17. Free workshops and other events will be open to the public.
Read More »Florida has more reported cases of Hepatitis A in 2019 than the past five years combined.
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Gainesville church honors lives lost on the third anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub.
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Federal Government data shows that Florida remains the deadliest state for bicyclists
Read More »The city of Waldo has a new library.
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The city of Waldo welcomed locals to its newly renovated, 8100 square-foot branch library Saturday. The former Dollar General building was purchased four years ago and converted to replace the city's 23-year-old library.
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