Alachua County Public Schools has launched a new tutoring program for its students, and it’s completely free of cost. The new Beyond the Bell virtual tutoring program is available to students of all grade levels and run by volunteer teachers from the school district. According to Patti Knapp, the coordinator …
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Ocala Elite became Team Watson when coaches David “Davey” Watson, 38, and Richard Benoit, 63, reunited the group of high school boys to play in support of David’s wife and team “mom” Rachel after she was diagnosed with pneumonia brought on by Covid-19.
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State Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried said Florida’s plan for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer funding was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program will give a one-time grant of $375 per child to each family that qualifies.
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“Murder for Two” is playing at The Hippodrome as part of its mainstage season until Oct. 3.
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As flu season approaches, it can be difficult to differentiate flu or coronavirus symptoms from seasonal allergies. A local nurse practitioner shares tips on detecting different symptoms and how you can stay healthy. Understanding Seasonal Fall Symptoms Is it allergies, a cold, the flu or Covid-19? When you wake up …
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For the past few months, Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville and Alachua County have openly defied Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his approach to COVID-19 mandates.
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On Wednesday morning, workers unloaded 27 pallets of High Efficiency Particulate Air filters to be installed at the high school.
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According to the Alachua County COVID-19 Dashboard, cases have been declining for the last six weeks. Increased vaccinations are attributed to curbing the Delta variant. Medical experts say people should be watchful even with declining cases, and they report influenza is expected to make a comeback this winter, putting those who …
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The city’s attorneys have not said if they plan on appealing the court’s ruling.
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Ever since Katelyn Holmgren transferred to the University of Florida for the fall semester, mental health and homesickness have interfered with her day-to-day life. Holmgren previously attended the University of Dayton in Ohio, where she was on a pre-physical therapy track. After two weeks into her senior year at UF, …
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