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COVID-19 has changed the way rural departments approach, evaluate and transport patients.
Read More »COVID-19 Strains Emergency Personnel Nerves And Resources In Florida’s Rural Counties
The Point, April 4, 2020: Greyhound Racing Was Already Ending In Florida. The COVID-19 Outbreak Sped It Up.
What the abrupt end has been like at one track.
Read More »The Final Blow: Pandemic Shuts The Door Permanently At Florida Dog Track
Sanford Orlando Kennel Club had planned to stay open until June. But now, in two short days, everything would be over.
Read More »Virus Concerns Effectively Shut Down Overwhelmed US Immigration Courts
It’s poised to slow down an already overwhelmed system with repercussions expected to ripple for years.
Read More »Florida Governor’s Coronavirus Dilemma: Health Vs. Economy
The success or failure of the Republican governor's decisions could have major consequences for the national economic recovery, not to mention the presidential election.
Read More »Pandemic Shuts Florida’s Courtrooms Through Mid-April, Possibly Longer
Chief Justice Charles Canady of the Florida Supreme Court issued a new order this week suspending all civil and criminal jury trials and grand jury proceedings statewide through at least April 17.
Read More »Florida Schools Will Stay Closed Through April 15 Because Of Coronavirus
State school officials said public schools would remain closed until April 15, and announced the suspension of mass campus gatherings, including sports events.
Read More »Momma’s Home: How A Family-Friendly Drag Queen Fosters Community For LGBTQ Youth
Families don't gather at a Lakeland hair salon for haircuts. They come for stories read by Momma, a drag queen dedicated to teaching children and young adults about the acceptance of others and themselves.
Read More »As The 2020 Session Ends, How Did Florida’s LGBTQ Bills Fare?
As Florida’s legislative session nears its conclusion, it’s shaped up to be a tough year for LGBTQ residents and their supporters.
Read More »Terminal Addition Marks New Chapter For Ocala International Airport
After 13 months of construction, stakeholders in the town’s lone landing strip celebrated on Friday the opening of its new general aviation terminal.
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