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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 »High Springs receives $3 million in relief money
The Lede || Season V Episode I: Mental health in our community
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 »Alachua County and Gainesville move on from mask mandates as COVID-19 numbers drop
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 »Gainesville theaters explore ways to mitigate ongoing effects of the pandemic
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 »Emergency services in north central Florida slammed after record high responses
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 »Inflation causes small businesses to grapple with changes
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 »Gainesville Regional Airport has yet to achieve levels of pre-COVID travel
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 »Why your favorite grocery items may not be in Gainesville stores
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 »Here’s what physicians have learned about long-term COVID-19 conditions
UF's Center for Smell and Taste has been investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 and how chronic symptoms can be treated.
Read More »Grace Marketplace provides a home in a chilling time of need
As the weather gets colder, homeless people need shelter. Andrew Louthan and Jason Cook are two people in need of a place to stay. Louthan is a 58-year-old veteran who has been homeless for three decades. Cook, a Gainesville local, found himself homeless three years ago. Both men found a …
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