Now in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have decided to allow proms and graduations since positivity rates continue to decrease. Universal Orlando has cancelled Grad Bash and Gradventure celebrations and plans to resume hosting these events in spring 2022.
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Franklin, Dixie and Glades counties reported the lowest total deaths with 10, 13 and 13 respectively. Levy County reported 24 deaths.
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Until then, the county’s nine departments will continue under the oversight of Will Sexton, the county attorney and interim county manager. It also solidified plans to set up meetings with nearby current and former county managers to gain more insight into the search process.
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Bradford County’s last day with a full-time county manager was Dec. 31. No one knows who the next one will be – or if and when the county will look for the next one.
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In September, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced that the state Department of Education would spend $2 million to support the services in 18 rural school districts.
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As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
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Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.
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A lack of affordable dental care across north central Florida leaves limited options for many, particularly those from low income families. For uninsured patients, ACORN is an low-cost alternative to pricey trips to the ER.
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The political novice and no-party affiliate candidate earned 7,143 votes (53.65%) to deny a second four-year term for Superintendent Stacey Creighton, 49, a Republican who got 6,171 votes (46.35%).
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WUFT News coverage of 2020 Florida house and senate elections.
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WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville
