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Read More »As Drought Adds To COVID-19 Woes, A Reminder To Conserve Water During Florida’s Dry Season
Alachua County had only 0.99 inches of rain in March, according to Fay Baird, the senior hydrologist of the Suwannee River Water Management District. This is less than 25% of what was expected for March, making it one of the driest Marches on record since 1932.
Read More »The Final Blow: Pandemic Shuts The Door Permanently At Florida Dog Track
Sanford Orlando Kennel Club had planned to stay open until June. But now, in two short days, everything would be over.
Read More »Galvano Says Cuts To State Budget Shouldn’t Be Necessary
In his memorandum to senators, Galvano says fiscal responsibility in prior years, a budget reserve of over $2 billion, and anticipated federal aid should protect the state from the need for cuts.
Read More »Gainesville Congregations Move Religious Services Online
Though going to church is listed as an essential activity under Gov. DeSantis' executive order, many congregations have moved their services online.
Read More »The Point, April 3, 2020: DeSantis’ Stay-At-Home Rules Supersede Local Measures, Alachua County Responds
Alachua County commissioners were already meeting to adopt some of the county’s preexisting coronavirus measures into general law.
Read More »How Florida Agriculture Has Been Affected By COVID-19
The state Department of Agriculture will continue to work to help farmers that have been affected by COVID-19.
Read More »DeSantis Amends Stay-at-Home Order To Supersede Local Rules, Allows For Religious Gatherings
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an amendment Thursday to the executive order directing Floridians statewide to stay at home, which now states the executive order “shall supersede any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.”
Read More »Virus Concerns Effectively Shut Down Overwhelmed US Immigration Courts
It’s poised to slow down an already overwhelmed system with repercussions expected to ripple for years.
Read More »The Point: April 2, 2020: Gov. Ron DeSantis Orders Statewide Lockdown
The governor said this is directed at individuals and not businesses.
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