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Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.
Read More »Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist
Non-Profits Pivot To Help In Pandemic
The Amazing Give Emergency Relief, using an online donation system, began March 19 and will continue until the end of this pandemic.
Read More »Alachua County Holds Online Public Forum About Fairgrounds Redevelopment
According to the report, The U.S. Army Reserve would spend $36 million to construct the facility. In the process, 316 construction jobs, which would last between 12 and 16 months, would be created in Alachua County.
Read More »Gainesville Business, Residents React To Closing Of All Dine-In Options In Florida
Many dining and beverage spot owners said they were just as worried about the impact on the community as they were their own short- and long-term business viability.
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 »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Race And Equity Subcommittee Members Say They Need More Time To Achieve Equity In Gainesville
“The work of race and equity is not going to be done in six months,” City Commissioner Harvey Ward said.
Read More »Gender Inequity Endures Among Highest-Paid UF State Employees
In the past three years, gender disparity among the highest-paid employees at the University of Florida has changed little.
Read More »Gainesville Shares New Plans To Address Racial Equity At Kickoff Event
The City of Gainesville plans to have more activities and events that involve the community and provide updates on its ongoing work to improve equity.
Read More »Transgender People Weigh In On What Will Decide Their 2020 Vote
There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?
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