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Known to pollute water, leaky septic tanks can also pose problems for human health. Whether they can spread COVID-19 is uncertain.
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The Point, May 6, 2020: DeSantis Criticizes Florida’s Unemployment System
The unprecedented surge in Florida's unemployed due to the coronavirus has put pressure on the governor to investigate the faulty state system for processing claims.
Read More »The Point, May 4, 2020: A WUFT Investigation Into Climate Change And Public Health
Our semester-long investigation of climate change and public health found that human hazards — from heat-related hospitalizations to disease-carrying insects — are on the rise in Florida
Read More »Heat Policies in Florida May Overlook Most Vulnerable
For Floridians without A/C, extreme heat is an emergency even when the power is on. But for vulnerable populations who have broken units or can’t pay the bills, no A/C can be fatal.
Read More »The Point, May 1, 2020: Alachua County Confirms Three New Deaths Linked To Long-Term Care Facilities
It was the most COVID-19 deaths the county has seen in one day.
Read More »The Point, April 29, 2020: UF Discusses How To Safely Reopen In The Fall
The start of the semester will likely be pushed back.
Read More »Alachua County Review Panel Narrows List Of Pending Charter Amendments To Nine
All but two of the remaining proposals have been legally vetted.
Read More »The Point, April 27, 2020: From The Front Lines Podcast Shares The Voices Of Florida Teachers
Hear how they adapted, improvised, and ultimately overcame obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »The Point, April 25, 2020: The Ways People Have Helped Gainesville’s Restaurants
The industry has taken a body blow during the coronavirus epidemic.
Read More »‘I’m Definitely More Stressed’: Internet Issues Create Hardship For People Working, Learning From Home
Students and those attempting to work from home face hardships related to internet speed and access during the coronavirus pandemic.
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