First-time unemployment claims in Florida dropped nearly 25 percent last week, as bars and craft breweries served drinks again. However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
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Florida Department of Transportation began construction of new light poles and sidewalk restoration on Northeast Waldo Road.
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Non-stop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami are resuming after a six-month, COVID-19 related hiatus.
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At least 1,000 E2 visa holders could be barred from reentry and unable to run their U.S.-based businesses.
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International students stuck in Florida during the pandemic face uncertainty and financial barriers to continuing their education.
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Delta and American Airlines are still flying in and out of Gainesville Regional Airport in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Universities across the nation have transitioned to online classes and plucked their students from abroad programs. On March 12, the University of Florida canceled spring studies in Europe, China, Japan and South Korea, according to the International Center. The center’s executive director, Susanne Hill, said 279 students were abroad in the spring and 210 have since returned home.
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It's a time of growth for the Gainesville Regional Airport.
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