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The 2,200 acres of pine flatwoods on the purchased property had been used for timber production and will be restored by reforestation with longleaf pine and prescribed fire.
Read More »Community health advocates have worked tirelessly to close the Latino vaccination gap. It’s working.
At the beginning of the vaccine rollout in 2021, data show Latinos lagged behind whites in vaccination uptake. In Florida, that trend is reversing with Latinos now taking the lead. Before the vaccination clinic opened its doors at the Farmworker Association of Florida, Teresa was waiting outside. She was first …
Read More »United Way Of North Central Florida Launches Online Program To Help Children Learn To Read During The Pandemic
Although many learning programs have had to compromise in moving to an online format because of COVID-19, United Way employees leading the ReadingPals program are nevertheless trying to help students succeed while using computer screens.
Read More »The Repurpose Project Launches Campaign To Expand
After 10 years of operation in Gainesville, The Repurpose Project is looking to expand to a second location to accommodate its growth.
Read More »New Way Of Living: Florida College Students Reflect On Anniversary Of Pandemic Campus Shutdown
Lost lives. Lost jobs. Lost classrooms. Lost opportunities. Lost time with families. A lost year.
Read More »Gainesville Launching New Recycling Inspection Team
The effort was thought up to make the recycling process more streamline and affordable for taxpayers.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge To UF’s Gun Policy
As is customary, the Supreme Court did not explain its reasons for declining to take up the case.
Read More »Citrus Forecast Improves But ‘Trying Times’ Remain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly forecast predicted that this year's Florida orange harvest will be enough to fill an estimated 71 million boxes, an increase of 2 million boxes from February. But, even with the revised forecast, the season remains on pace to be the worst for the citrus industry in five decades.
Read More »Taxi Companies Sue State Over Uber, Lyft
Taxi companies in Tallahassee and Broward County are suing the state over app-based transportation services, alleging that Florida officials aren’t requiring Uber and Lyft to prove that the way they calculate trip distances — and charges — is accurate. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services certifies taxi drivers’ meters …
Read More »Congressional Hearing Planned On Lip Showdown
A congressional committee will hold a hearing on Gov. Rick Scott's showdown with the federal government over health-care funding. However, that meeting could come too late to help close a potential $2.2 billion hole in the state budget.
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