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Part of the first phase of Florida’s reopening came over the past 10 days, as local governments like Ocala’s began to reopen city offices.
Read More »Ocala Begins Second Phase Of Reopening City Offices
Breaking News: Couriel, Francis Named To Supreme Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Miami attorney John Couriel and Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court.
Read More »‘I’m In Fear Of My Livelihood’: Florida Commercial Stone Crabbers Say Proposed Industry Regulations Could Put Them Out Of Business
Florida's $30 million stone crab industry is snapping mad over a state government change
Read More »Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist
Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.
Read More »Town Hall Meeting Held to Examine COVID-19 Impact On Gainesville’s Minority Communities
The City of Gainesville hosted a “Telephone Town Hall” Monday to explore the impact COVID-19 has had on communities with a history of socioeconomic disparities.
Read More »Questions And Answers: Florida’s Voting Rights Lawsuit Could Tilt 2020 Presidential Race
A federal civil rights trial wrapping up in Tallahassee may resolve the question of whether felons in Florida who have served their prison sentences – but can’t afford to pay court fines and fees – will be allowed to vote in the upcoming election. Here’s what you need to know about the case.
Read More »Standing On Dignity
In Its Endeavor To End Homelessness, Gainesville Begins Dismantling An Encampment That Had Become A ‘Broken Piece’ In A System Of Care.
Read More »When A Homeless Encampment Is Shut Down, One Woman Fights To Find Home
When a large tent city downtown was shut down shortly after, the residents were told they could encamp around the shelter instead. It seemed like a neat solution. The rest of the city was relieved to not see them anymore.
Read More »Gainesville Charter Review Commission Rejects Proposal To Increase Salaries for City Leaders
The proposal would have increased the mayor’s salary from $44,209.91 to $70,550.06 in yearly increments between 2021 and 2025.
Read More »DeSantis Plan Allows Restaurants, Retailers To Reopen
Restaurants and many retail stores outside of Southeast Florida can start reopening Monday with limited occupancy as part of the first phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ economic-recovery effort after the coronavirus caused massive shutdowns.
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