When Florida first began responding to the coronavirus in March, Alachua and Marion counties gave updates without an interpreter or closed captioning, delaying access to vital news for those in the hard of hearing and deaf communities.
Read More »The unprecedented surge in Florida's unemployed due to the coronavirus has put pressure on the governor to investigate the faulty state system for processing claims.
Read More »Our semester-long investigation of climate change and public health found that human hazards — from heat-related hospitalizations to disease-carrying insects — are on the rise in Florida
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Effects from the coronavirus could intensify domestic abuse, according to domestic violence victim advocate groups.
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The last day of school for Marion County Public Schools will be June 1.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a press conference Wednesday he is preparing for the next steps in the reopening of the state and what he plans to do with $173.6 million in coronavirus relief bill money.
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The daily breakdown of coronavirus news and numbers in Florida.
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Teachers and administrators of North Central Florida are discovering the unique challenges of teaching students with disabilities remotely.
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Under a new order draft, the use of a mask in public will become mandatory and will limit private gatherings, close golf courses and county-owned boat ramps.
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Public schools with failing grades will get another year to improve.
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WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville