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How Dixie County Is Working To Improve Its Addiction Recovery Services

January 14, 2021 Health and Science

In 2017, Dixie County was the worst county in the state in opioid-related deaths.

Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation

January 11, 2021 Business and development, Government and politics

An ordinance clarified the local historic preservation board’s power, the City Commission’s role in helping it and process of future preservation. As part of the process, the commission and board held a joint meeting in April 2019 to discuss hiring a preservation planner.

North Florida Museums Interact With Public Despite COVID-19 Challenges

January 8, 2021 Arts and Entertainment, Coronavirus

Walking through the empty gallery halls at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville every day hurts Dixie Neilson to her core. The museum has been closed to visitors since March, and as quiet as museums typically are, these bare walls and silence felt different.

Florida Providers See Increased Demand For Telehealth Visits

January 6, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

In September, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced that the state Department of Education would spend $2 million to support the services in 18 rural school districts.

Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19

November 25, 2020 Florida Good

Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.

UF Continues To Face Backlash For Spring Reopening Plans

November 20, 2020 Coronavirus, Education

The protest held in front of Tigert Hall is among the string of complaints directed at UF’s administration.

Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?

November 18, 2020 National, Statewide

Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.

Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls Weighs In On Police, Patriotism

November 18, 2020 Government and politics

Sprowls’ views on law enforcement and patriotism were among a handful of issues the new speaker outlined during his remarks Tuesday.

Marion County Homeless Shelter Receives Over $250,000 In COVID-19 Funding

November 18, 2020 Coronavirus, Florida Good

The Marion County Board of Commissioners in September had approved a contract that gave $65,000 to IES. On Tuesday, the board added an extra $277,524 — over four times the original amount.