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Since the initial shutdown of non-essential businesses in March, museum directors and educators have been implementing creative solutions.
Read More »North Central Florida Museums Shift Events And Exhibits Due To COVID-19
10,000 New Coronavirus Cases In Florida Added In One Day
State officials reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, which is the highest number of daily cases reported since July.
Read More »Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.
Read More »UF’s Planned Return To In-Person Classes At Pre-Pandemic Numbers Causes Mixed Reactions
Spring class registration is a week away.
Read More »In A Year Of Disrupted Traditions And Grief, A Cemetery’s Planting Day Offers Comfort
Amid the grief surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, families and community members came together Saturday at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery -- whose 93 acres are dedicated to conservation -- for a bi-annual planting day.
Read More »Soaring Ticket Sales Keep Oaks Mall Carnival In The Game
Admission and parking for the carnival are free. Tickets, hours and COVID-19 policies can be found on Dreamland Amusements’ website.
Read More »Florida Board Of Governors Discusses Students’ Mental Health
The board also appointed two new University of Florida trustees.
Read More »Buchholz To Receive Athletic Facility Funding Amid Tensions Over Elections, Equity And Health
Tensions ran high Tuesday night at the Alachua County School Board district office on East University Avenue.
Read More »What Has COVID-19 Changed About The Florida Georgia Game? Things To Know If You’re Attending
As a result of COVID-19, this year's Florida Georgia game will not be the world’s largest outdoor cocktail party.
Read More »Florida Government Officials Are Resuming In-Person Meetings
Gainesville City Commissioner Reina Saco said the forced return of local government officials and employees is wrong.
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