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Incumbents David Arreola and Harvey Ward kept their seats, and attorney Reina Saco will join the seven-member body.
Read More »Here’s How Much Each Florida School District Could Get To Raise Teacher Salaries
Florida lawmakers will vote Thursday on a proposed state budget that includes spending $500 million to increase teacher salaries.
Read More »Lawmakers To Vote Thursday On $93.2 Billion Budget
Florida lawmakers will vote Thursday on a record $93.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes spending $500 million to increase teacher pay and bolstering reserves as the novel coronavirus threatens state revenues.
Read More »The Point, March 16, 2020: ‘A Rapidly Evolving Situation’: Florida Schools Closed Through March 27
The decision was announced late Friday afternoon.
Read More »‘The Airplane Is Flying While Being Built’: How Those On UF’s Campus Are Adapting To Coronavirus Restrictions
Reporters set out to gather reactions to the unfolding situation from more than a dozen of those still finishing up in-person work and class meetings on Thursday.
Read More »As The 2020 Session Ends, How Did Florida’s LGBTQ Bills Fare?
As Florida’s legislative session nears its conclusion, it’s shaped up to be a tough year for LGBTQ residents and their supporters.
Read More »The Point, March 12, 2020: The Latest On The Coronavirus In Florida
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Read More »North Central Florida Public Schools Take Sanitary Precautions Against COVID-19, But School Is Still On
With the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Alachua County announced this week, north central Florida public school districts did not have plans to close as of Wednesday.
Read More »UF Students, Faculty And Staff Express Mixed Reactions As Coronavirus Threatens Probability Of In-Person Classes
The university’s decision is receiving mixed reviews from students, professors and staff, who are wondering when and if the transition will be mandatory.
Read More »The Point, March 10, 2020: Gov. DeSantis Declares State of Emergency To Help Control Coronavirus In Florida
Florida is in a state of emergency as of Monday, in light of the COVID-19 nationwide outbreak spreading.
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