Episode 28 features Florida Virtual School Chief Operations Officer Sam Verghese. He discusses how Florida Virtual School has been helping students, parents, and teachers get used to online learning during COVID-19. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: Trump Meets With Gov. DeSantis As State Readies Reopening Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a press briefing alongside President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the White House Oval Office where DeSantis announced he will unveil the first phase of reopening Florida on Wednesday.
Read More »Alachua County Review Panel Narrows List Of Pending Charter Amendments To Nine
All but two of the remaining proposals have been legally vetted.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Passes $3.2M Coronavirus Relief Package For Households and Businesses
The commission will meet again virtually at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Read More »Peaceful Paths Director Discusses Domestic Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic
Episode 27 features Peaceful Paths Executive Director, Dr. Theresa Beachy. She spoke about how the domestic violence center is working through restrictions to help survivors during these trying times. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: Florida Hospitals to Resume Elective Surgeries
In a Monday coronavirus briefing, Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed what reopening Florida hospitals may look like during a panel shared by Tampa General Hospital epidemiologists, medical staff and leaders.
Read More »‘A Great Thing For The Community’: Acts of Kindness Spread Across Area During COVID-19
The statewide stay-at-home order has kept Floridians in their residences except for people providing essential services. That has left many small businesses and their employees struggling financially, but they have also experienced positivity.
Read More »‘We Need to Include the Disability Community’: On The Sidelines Of The Coronavirus Conversation
Disability Rights Florida sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis to instill anti-discrimination protections during the pandemic for persons with disabilities in healthcare treatment or in life-saving medical care.
Read More »Teachers Share What It’s Like Holding Classes Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
Episode 26 features Florida teachers Emma Light, Diana Parfait, and Emil Kadhum. They spoke about how they adapted, improvised, and ultimately overcame obstacles quickly to keep their students on track during the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.
Read More »By The Numbers: Coronavirus Update
The Florida Department of Health released updated numbers Friday morning about the coronavirus in the state. Here are some takeaways.
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