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It's an experiment that's played out around the world in the past six months, including in Gainesville.
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How Schools In Florida’s Top School District Are Trying To Stay Safe During COVID-19
According to the St. John’s County District website, several dozen students and four staff members have had positive COVID-19 results. Nearly 500 more have had to quarantine at home due to possible exposure.
Read More »UF Primed To Join Schools Across Nation In Canceling Spring Break
The university announced Friday that its leadership was reviewing plans to extend the coming winter break by one week, so that the spring semester would begin on Jan. 11.
Read More »Stay-At-Home Coronavirus Order Pushed Gainesville Residential Recycling Up About 40% In One Month
Despite the added vigilance, handling waste continues to prove risky in terms of germ exposure.
Read More »UF’s Student Union Will Remain Early Voting Location In October 2020
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections spokesperson TJ Pyche said the county has a plan to keep voting sites on campus safe and running.
Read More »Flights From GNV To Miami Have Resumed
Non-stop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami are resuming after a six-month, COVID-19 related hiatus.
Read More »Gainesville Bars Allowed To Reopen at 50% Capacity
Bars are cautiously reopening at 50% capacity and only serving seated patrons.
Read More »Free Mask And Food Drive Organized By Lubavitch-Chabad
Anyone from the community can come to receive these items at no cost.
Read More »Florida Civics And Debate Initiative To Hold Virtual Competitions
According to the Florida Education Foundation, the initiative intends to be implemented in all school districts by 2023.
Read More »Gainesville Ride-Share Drivers Juggle Income With Safety During COVID-19
Ride-share drivers in north central Florida report having fewer customers since March, but face increasing risks, responsibilities, and out-of-pocket expenses.
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