In Florida, families may travel the length of the state to visit a loved one in prison only to have their visit be limited to a few hours without any sort of physical contact.
Read More »
The Florida Supreme Court heard a second round of arguments in a challenge to a state law aimed at implementing a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
Read More »
University of Florida researchers are testing wastewater samples for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19, called SARS-CoV-2, potentially helping to identify hotspots of the virus on campus — even among asymptomatic people.
Read More »
The Florida Senate is bringing in a team from Tampa General Hospital to help determine how to safely hold committee meetings and the 2021 legislative session as the state continues to struggle with COVID-19.
Read More »
The money will be used to boost community programs and businesses.
Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up an appeal by a Broward County nursing home whose license was revoked after residents died following Hurricane Irma.
Read More »
Fear of exposure to COVID-19, worry about the restrictions on visitors allowed in the hospital room, and closures of other local birthing centers may be driving the surge.
Read More »
President Trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for 2 weeks, a development with huge implications for the country, the economy and the upcoming election.
Read More »
First-time unemployment claims in Florida dropped nearly 25 percent last week, as bars and craft breweries served drinks again. However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission met on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 ordinances after Phase 3 was announced by the Governor.
Read More »
WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville