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Controversy over coronavirus tracking metrics erupts in Florida.
Read More »State Defends ICU Capability, Reporting Changes
The Point, June 24, 2020: Alachua County Cracks Down With Mandatory Mask Policy
Warnings and citations will be issued to people in Alachua County who refuse to wear face masks inside of establishments.
Read More »‘Personal Responsibility’ Key To Florida Universities’ Reopening Plans
Florida universities have been working on plans to reopen campuses after the coronavirus pandemic emptied out campuses in March.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Address COVID-19 Spike, Amend Mask Policy
Warnings and citations will be issued to people in Alachua County who refuse to wear face masks inside of establishments.
Read More »The Point, June 23, 2020: Florida Fashioned To Be Epicenter Of Political Bipolarity, Coronavirus Spikes
Florida again made national headlines Monday.
Read More »Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
Florida is one of a handful of states that's seeing a surge of record daily high cases. The governor says the jump is because of increased testing for the coronavirus.
Read More »The Point, June 22, 2020: The Debate Over A Longer Hurricane Season
WLRN reports on the competing arguments for whether it should begin earlier than June 1.
Read More »Stranded UF International Students Face Financial Barriers and Uncertainty
International students stuck in Florida during the pandemic face uncertainty and financial barriers to continuing their education.
Read More »The Point, June 19, 2020: UF Officially Drops ‘Gator Bait’ Cheer With Historically Racist Ties
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced the change in an email.
Read More »Poe Springs Reopen As Other Parks Are Slowly Allowing Visitors
The park hit its capacity by lunchtime during the first weekend of reopening.
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