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Data do not account for families experiencing homelessness in Alachua and surrounding counties

December 1, 2022 Human Interest

An accurate record of the number of families experiencing homelessness in Alachua County and surrounding areas is nonexistent. According to Patrick Dodds, the director of Continuum of Care in Gainesville, there are currently about 10 homeless families in the coordinated entry system in need of housing assistance. “I think the number’s probably 10 times that,” Dodds said. “Families are often kind of the invisible homeless.”

Gainesville homeless campers told to move by Dec. 1

November 28, 2022 Racial equity, Report for America

The camp is a microcosm of both this year’s housing crisis and the cracks in the local shelter system. Its uncertain future hints at what may be ahead for many more.

Food banks in Alachua County facing new barriers this season

November 25, 2022 Florida Good, Holidays

Food banks and pantries in Alachua County are facing more challenges than usual this season thanks to a rise in the price of groceries, the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and an increase in demand.

Alachua County health authorities see rise in opioid emergencies despite Naloxone program

October 21, 2022 Health and Science, Law and public safety

Alachua County has seen an overall increase in opioid-related 911 calls over the past six years — more than twice as many calls from 2021 compared to 2015. Numbers from 2022 are still rising. As a state, Florida saw nearly five times as many opioid-related emergencies from 2021 compared to …

Battle of the bands raises over $25,000 to help end homelessness in Gainesville

September 24, 2022 Arts and Entertainment, Florida Good

An exhilarating atmosphere filled The Wooly on Friday night as about 200 attendees sang and danced while local bands rocked out under the dim red glow of stage lights.

Florida is planning to make naloxone kits available through county health departments

September 7, 2022 Government and politics, Health and Science, Law and public safety

To address the ongoing opioid crisis, the Florida Department of Health on Wednesday announced a plan to increase access to naloxone throughout the state. The plan is for health departments in all 67 counties to have naloxone kits with two nasal sprays that can be administered without the help of …

The Point, Aug. 12, 2022: More Florida seniors are seeking housing assistance as rents increase

August 12, 2022 The Point

Florida's largest metropolitan areas have become the least affordable for seniors on Social Security benefits.

The Point, Aug. 10, 2022: Three constitutional amendment proposals await Florida voters on the November ballot

August 10, 2022 The Point

Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.

Community IDs Enable Undocumented Citizens To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

April 7, 2021 Coronavirus, Florida Good, LGBTQ+

Nearly a thousand IDs have been issued by the Human Rights Coalition since 2018, including 73 since the start of this year.

Advocates: Gainesville’s New Median Ordinance Likely To Affect City’s Homeless Most

April 5, 2021 Government and politics

For many people struggling with homelessness or income instability, panhandling on a street median is a way of life, but a new Gainesville ordinance is changing this.

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Data do not account for families experiencing homelessness in Alachua and surrounding counties

Gainesville homeless campers told to move by Dec. 1

Food banks in Alachua County facing new barriers this season

Alachua County health authorities see rise in opioid emergencies despite Naloxone program

Battle of the bands raises over $25,000 to help end homelessness in Gainesville

Florida is planning to make naloxone kits available through county health departments

The Point, Aug. 12, 2022: More Florida seniors are seeking housing assistance as rents increase

The Point, Aug. 10, 2022: Three constitutional amendment proposals await Florida voters on the November ballot

Community IDs Enable Undocumented Citizens To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Advocates: Gainesville’s New Median Ordinance Likely To Affect City’s Homeless Most