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John Thrasher received his test result Tuesday after his wife, Jean, was tested due to unrelated medical treatment, the Tallahassee-based university said in a statement.
Read More »FSU President Tests Positive For Virus, Isolating At Home
2020 Human Trafficking Summit Highlights Florida’s Ongoing Battle
Florida leaders virtually discussed their plans to combat human trafficking at the 2020 Human Trafficking Summit. This year, there were more than 2,000 registered participants from every Florida county and 38 states.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 6, 2020: How A Federal Grant Could Help This Rural County’s Fire Department
Putnam County has been awarded $2.3 million over the next three years.
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Turns Down Irma Nursing Home Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up an appeal by a Broward County nursing home whose license was revoked after residents died following Hurricane Irma.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 5, 2020: Gainesville Bus Drivers ‘Feel A Little Lonely’ Due To COVID-19 Ridership Plunge
Empty buses have been a common sight on some routes.
Read More »Welcoming New Life In A Pandemic: Local Midwives See Surge Of Inquiries
Fear of exposure to COVID-19, worry about the restrictions on visitors allowed in the hospital room, and closures of other local birthing centers may be driving the surge.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 2, 2020: President Trump Announces He And First Lady Tested Positive For Coronavirus
He tweeted the news shortly after midnight.
Read More »Immigrant Students Foster Their Own Paths In An Education System Designed For Others
Students like Kaya, who are enrolled in the English to Speakers of Other Languages program at Gainesville High School, have overcome layers of adversity to achieve the same goals as their English-speaking peers.
Read More »First-Time Unemployment Claims Drop In Florida
First-time unemployment claims in Florida dropped nearly 25 percent last week, as bars and craft breweries served drinks again. However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
Read More »Gainesville Prepares For Phase 3 Reopening
The Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission met on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 ordinances after Phase 3 was announced by the Governor.
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