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The governor issued the relaxed order on Friday.
Read More »Florida’s Governor Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions On Businesses Statewide
Restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis says local governments can keep limits in place if they're justified for health or economic reasons.
Read More »Gainesville Salons Struggle To Bring Back Customers As COVID-19 Continues
Gainesville beauty and nail salons continue to face large losses waiting for customers to reappear at their doors.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 24, 2020: Why Medical Students Brought Free COVID-19 Testing To Gainesville’s SWAG Neighborhoods
Many people living in the area hadn't had close access to testing since the pandemic began.
Read More »Composting Business Sees Rapid Growth In Gainesville
Gainesville is one of 13 cities nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help fund a food waste and composting pilot program.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 22, 2020: Meet The Two Women Running For Alachua County’s District 3 Commission Seat
Joy Glanzer and Anna Prizzia are well known in pockets of the region.
Read More »Familiar Faces Vie For Newly Open District 3 Alachua County Commission Seat
Without the ability to get out into the county and share their goals, the candidates must work to find new ways to show their visions for the future.
Read More »Stay-At-Home Coronavirus Order Pushed Gainesville Residential Recycling Up About 40% In One Month
Despite the added vigilance, handling waste continues to prove risky in terms of germ exposure.
Read More »Gainesville Bars Allowed To Reopen at 50% Capacity
Bars are cautiously reopening at 50% capacity and only serving seated patrons.
Read More »Gainesville Ride-Share Drivers Juggle Income With Safety During COVID-19
Ride-share drivers in north central Florida report having fewer customers since March, but face increasing risks, responsibilities, and out-of-pocket expenses.
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