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 »Gainesville’s live theaters are casting nontraditional actors for famous roles, bringing a fresh perspective into the spotlight
Some people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and women have been part of a trend of nontraditional casting in live theater.
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 »50 Killed In Orlando Night club Shooting; Gunman Dead
Police say approximately 20 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 42 were wounded.
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 »What Transgender Resources Are Available In The Gainesville Area?
Being transgender today can be filled with hardships and obstacles. Local resources attempting to alleviate those hardships and create a welcoming space for the transgender community can be found around Alachua County.
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