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John Thrasher received his test result Tuesday after his wife, Jean, was tested due to unrelated medical treatment, the Tallahassee-based university said in a statement.
Read More »FSU President Tests Positive For Virus, Isolating At Home
Florida Governor Proposes College ‘Bill Of Rights’ — To Party
The governor's move to preempt cities and counties from such closures will have no immediate effect because most restaurants have been allowed to reopen, albeit at reduced capacity, as part of the governor's plan to revive the state's economy.
Read More »Gov. DeSantis: Pandemic Continues To Hurt Small Businesses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concern during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to hurt small businesses and may disrupt commercial real estate even after it's over.
Read More »Florida Governor Seeks New Penalties For Violent Protesters
Violent protesters and looters would face new felonies under proposed legislation Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Orders Governor To Pick New Justice
The Florida Supreme Court is ordering Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to pick a new Supreme Court justice after nullifying his original appointment.
Read More »Florida Expects $5.4B Revenue Shortfall Over Next 2 Years
That includes a $3.4 billion shortfall for the fiscal year that began July 1 and $2 billion for the following fiscal year.
Read More »Florida Reports 202 New COVID-19 Deaths On Wednesday
Still, the number of people being treated for the coronavirus in hospitals continues to follow a downward trend.
Read More »‘It’s Going Horribly’: College Towns Like Gainesville Fret About Census Count
From Tempe to places like Bloomington, Indiana, and Gainesville, Florida, the looming undercount could harm college towns across the country.
Read More »Florida Death Toll From COVID-19 Passes 12K Milestone
With more than 2,500 new cases reported Sunday, Florida has recorded more than 646,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic six months ago.
Read More »Dane Eagle Will Lead The Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity
State Rep. Dane Eagle will become the executive director of the state’s employment agency.
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