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Delegates to the convention will still meet in North Carolina as planned, but Trump's keynote Jacksonville speech will no longer take place.
Read More »President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Portion Of Republican National Convention
Inmate COVID-19 Toll Nears 1,000 At North Florida Prison
In all, about 40 percent of the approximately 2,280 inmates at the facility near Lake City are known to have been infected with COVID-19.
Read More »Haile Farmers Market Remains Open Saturdays Amid Pandemic
Haile Farmers Market is one of the only outdoor markets in Alachua County to remain open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »The Hippodrome’s Production Of ‘Souvenir’ Highlights The Possibilities Of Virtual Theater
Not even a global pandemic can stop Gainesville theater. The Hippodrome Theatre staff used a virtual program called Broadway Unlocked to recreate a live performance experience for patrons who are quarantined at their homes. The Hipp was able to showcase its socially-distanced production of Stephen Temperley’s “Souvenir” while also connecting …
Read More »Criminal Stalking Case Against Fired Florida Health Data Scientist To Drag Into August
A misdemeanor criminal stalking case against the self-described whistleblower at the center of a politically charged dispute over Florida’s COVID-19 disclosures will continue into August, a circuit judge in Tallahassee ruled Wednesday.
Read More »Cattle Prices Mooving Up Slowly During COVID-19 Economic Turndown
Livestock markets in Florida were no exception.
Read More »Florida Singles Are Adapting To Dating During Social Distancing
The dating scene has dramatically changed in the past four months, with a variety of public establishments closed or limiting people inside. That has many singles relying more and more on the Internet to make connections.
Read More »Foreign Business Owners In US Caught In Travel Limbo Over Pandemic
At least 1,000 E2 visa holders could be barred from reentry and unable to run their U.S.-based businesses.
Read More »Out-of-State Gators Contemplate Returning To UF For Fall Semester
Some students are opting to complete the semester from their living rooms.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Pushes 2020 Start Date To Aug. 24
School in Alachua County will begin two weeks later than planned under a plan approved Wednesday night.
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