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Florida tallied on Thursday a new record high in daily confirmed COVID-19 deaths for the third straight day as the state faces pressure to outline new measures to combat the pandemic.
Read More »Florida Faces Pressure, Sees Record High Virus Deaths
Florida Schools’ Athletic Programs Prepare To Return For Fall
Florida high schools, state universities and colleges are implementing alternate methods that will keep the staff, students and student-athletes safe during the pandemic if games and practices are scheduled during the school year.
Read More »First Alachua County Inmate Confirmed With Coronavirus On Fourth Of July
As of Monday, eight inmates tested positive for coronavirus.
Read More »‘Personal Responsibility’ Key To Florida Universities’ Reopening Plans
Florida universities have been working on plans to reopen campuses after the coronavirus pandemic emptied out campuses in March.
Read More »Board Of Governors Approve Plan To Bring College Students Back To Campus In Fall Amid COVID-19
With COVID-19 concerns still pressing on the Fall semester for Florida universities and others nationwide, the Board of Governors approved the State University System’s plans to bring students back to campus.
Read More »Out Of Sight, Still A Blight
Known to pollute water, leaky septic tanks can also pose problems for human health. Whether they can spread COVID-19 is uncertain.
Read More »Flying Under the Radar
Mosquito vector diseases are expanding, but COVID-19 has halted some surveillance programs and experts are worried complacency could lead to outbreaks.
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 »Coronavirus Evening Update: Three New Deaths In Alachua, All Tied To Long-Term Care Facilities
Alachua County reported three deaths tied to long-term care facilities on Thursday, April 30, marking the largest number of reported deaths the county has seen in a single day.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: Trump Meets With Gov. DeSantis As State Readies Reopening Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a press briefing alongside President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the White House Oval Office where DeSantis announced he will unveil the first phase of reopening Florida on Wednesday.
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