coronavirus Archives - Page 10 of 22

Anti-Racism Books See Spike In Readership Locally, Nationwide

July 22, 2020 Business and development, National

Desmond Reid, a Black independent bookstore owner, is hopeful.

Florida Singles Are Adapting To Dating During Social Distancing

July 21, 2020 Coronavirus, Florida Good

The dating scene has dramatically changed in the past four months, with a variety of public establishments closed or limiting people inside. That has many singles relying more and more on the Internet to make connections.

Foreign Business Owners In US Caught In Travel Limbo Over Pandemic

July 20, 2020 Coronavirus, Fresh Take Florida, Government and politics

At least 1,000 E2 visa holders could be barred from reentry and unable to run their U.S.-based businesses.

Out-of-State Gators Contemplate Returning To UF For Fall Semester

July 17, 2020 Coronavirus, Education

Some students are opting to complete the semester from their living rooms.

Alachua County School Board Pushes 2020 Start Date To Aug. 24

July 17, 2020 Coronavirus, Education

School in Alachua County will begin two weeks later than planned under a plan approved Wednesday night.

GOP Scales Back Convention Plans In Florida, Relenting On Virus Restrictions

July 16, 2020 Coronavirus, Government and politics, National

Attendance will be limited to delegates for most of the event, a far smaller crowd than President Trump had insisted on. Health and safety protocols will also be in place.

GPD Junior Police Academy Begins This Week

July 13, 2020 Coronavirus, Law and public safety

The camp will face new obstacles this year, navigating a global pandemic and national criticism of police.

Requests For Mail-In Ballots Are On The Rise In Alachua And Marion Counties

July 9, 2020 Government and politics

As election officials in Alachua and Marion counties urge people to vote from home in the upcoming 2020 primary and general elections, requests for ballots are on the rise.