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Patrick Walsh, the brother-in-law of indicted former Florida State Rep. Joe Harding, was sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison Tuesday for defrauding the federal government of $7.8 million in COVID-19 aid in 2020. -
Not only did COVID-19 unleash a virus that affected the entire globe, but the growing pandemic also triggered an epidemic of anxiety and depression among America’s Generation Z and millennial populations. And many people turned to cannabis, as opposed to prescribed medication, to calm their minds. In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026.
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A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear arguments July 20 after an Alachua County circuit judge last year refused to dismiss the potential class-action lawsuit. At least two other state appellate courts have taken up similar cases from other schools — and reached different conclusions. -
Sixty UF students have been waiting to study abroad in Japan since the country closed its borders in 2020. -
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Nationally, college enrollment is at a historic low with one million less students enrolled today then before the pandemic, according to NPR. -
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday voted to accept funding recommendations for allocating millions of federal dollars for local nonprofit… -
Community health advocates have worked tirelessly to close the Latino vaccination gap. It’s working.At the beginning of the vaccine rollout in 2021, data show Latinos lagged behind whites in vaccination uptake. In Florida, that trend is reversing with… -
Gainesville received half of its federal stimulus funds in July of last year and expects to receive the remaining funds by July. -
The City of High Springs held a city commission workshop on Tuesday to discuss relief money they received from the American Rescue Plan Act. -
Mental health has affected many in unique ways. In our first episode of The Lede season V, we take a look at stories from students, athletes, influencers…
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On Monday, Alachua County and Gainesville ended mandatory masking and other coronavirus policies in their facilities. Visitors to county and city buildings and governmental meetings are no longer required to wear masks.
