Coronavirus

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an amendment Thursday to the executive order directing Floridians statewide to stay at home, which now states the executive order “shall supersede any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.”

Episode 10 features, Dr. Bruce Spiess, a University of Florida Professor of Anesthesiology. Dr. Spiess has created an alternative to the N95 masks that are in short demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. He just needs a little help from the community. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.

It’s poised to slow down an already overwhelmed system with repercussions expected to ripple for years.

The governor said this is directed at individuals and not businesses.

Episode 9 features Assistant Atlanta Regional Census Manager Marilyn Stephens. She spoke with us about some of the challenges of conducting the 2020 Census 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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he will issue an executive order calling for Floridians statewide to stay at home, effective April 2 at midnight.

Gainesville Regional Utilities and Cox Communications are suspending service disconnection for nonpayment and waiving late fees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 8 features Paul Myers, Administrator of the Alachua County Health Department. He talks about the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Gainesville and Alachua County, and what everyone in the community can be doing to help. This podcast serves to provide updates on Florida's response to coronavirus, with a particular focus on north central Florida.

In the Gainesville area, many small businesses are trying to push through barriers by coming up with new ways to continue to provide services to their customers and keep themselves afloat.