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.
Read More »Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19
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.
Read More »UF Continues To Face Backlash For Spring Reopening Plans
The protest held in front of Tigert Hall is among the string of complaints directed at UF’s administration.
Read More »Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?
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.
Read More »Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls Weighs In On Police, Patriotism
Sprowls’ views on law enforcement and patriotism were among a handful of issues the new speaker outlined during his remarks Tuesday.
Read More »Marion County Homeless Shelter Receives Over $250,000 In COVID-19 Funding
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.
Read More »Florida Board Of Governors Discusses Students’ Mental Health
The board also appointed two new University of Florida trustees.
Read More »Marion County Real Estate Is Booming. Here Are The Factors Driving It
Marion County's real estate boom can be explained by new job opportunities, new construction of real estate, historically low interest rates, and movement away from areas most affected by COVID-19.
Read More »Federal And State Law Enforcement Seek To Reduce Gun Crime In Alachua County Through Gainesville’s Gun Violence Initiative
Gainesville’s initiative, established in April 2019, brought in the federal government to create a partnership between local, state and federal law enforcement to reduce gun violence in the area.
Read More »Meet The Candidates Running For Putnam County School Superintendent
Pamela Brown and incumbent Rick Surrency are running to be Putnam County School District’s superintendent.
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