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 Latinos now taking the lead. Before the vaccination clinic opened its doors at the Farmworker Association of Florida, Teresa was waiting outside. She was first …
Read More »
Gainesville received half of its federal stimulus funds in July of last year and expects to receive the remaining funds by July.
Read More »
The City of High Springs held a city commission workshop on Tuesday to discuss relief money they received from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Read More »
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 and beyond to find out how people are navigating mental health.
Read More »
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.
Read More »
The Hippodrome Theatre began a mystery movie series with limited attendance to overcome COVID-related hurdles and attract people to the theater. Hippodrome staff brainstormed the promotion as a way to bring business back in January after the omicron variant shut down the theater for about a month. In 2020, the theater closed for about 15 months.
Read More »
Alachua County emergency medical personnel responded to a record number of incidents in 2021, over 2,000 more than its next highest count in 2018. Sumter County Fire Rescue witnessed a similar trend. And in Marion County, Ocala Health, which includes five freestanding emergency rooms and two hospitals, is now searching …
Read More »
Tina Corbett doesn’t know how much longer her art gallery and supply store will remain open in High Springs if costs continue to rise. Corbett, 63, is trying to keep prices low at Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies. But the cost of some products has gone up 20% to 25% …
Read More »
In November of last year, college sophomore Jordyn Smith boarded a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, where she would catch a connecting flight headed for Gainesville. She placed her luggage in the overhead bin, took her seat and clicked her seatbelt …
Read More »
Pandemic-related shipment delays and supply shortages, and increased worldwide demand, have created supply chain backlogs for grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses across the nation.
Read More »
WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville