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Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.
Read More »Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?
The Point, May 29, 2019: ‘You Can Accomplish Anything’: And At 76, He Just Earned A UF Master’s Degree
With that credo, 76-year-old Robert Blok recently earned a master's degree from the University of Florida.
Read More »Urban Food: A Solution to Hunger?
Food pantries that rely on donations often face problems providing healthy food to low-resource populations. One partial solution for people who depend on food pantries in Gainesville is foraging and gardening to obtain fruits and vegetables.
Read More »Former Inmates Are Getting Jobs As Employers Ignore Stigma In Bright Economy
People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they're suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.
Read More »The Point, May 24, 2019: Inside Gainesville’s Potential New Rental Housing Regulations
One of our reporters visited several renters around the city to get their opinions on what needs to be done.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission To Discuss Affordable Housing Recommendations
A Gainesville City Commission subcommittee led by Commissioner David Arreola has been discussing rental housing regulations since December.
Read More »As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
Read More »The Point, May 22, 2019: How 49 Florida Prisoners Became A Professor’s ‘Best Students’
Nearly 50 inmates at Columbia Correctional Institution recently received their college diplomas after completing degrees inside the prison.
Read More »Diploma Dreams Become Reality For Inmates At Graduation
In 2016, the Florida Gateway College became part of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program. Now, three years later, 47 inmates walked at the first college graduation inside a Florida prison.
Read More »The Point, May 20, 2019: What You Need To Know About Florida’s New Texting And Driving Law
Law enforcement in Florida will officially be able to pull drivers over for texting while driving once a new law takes effect July 1.
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