Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concern during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to hurt small businesses and may disrupt commercial real estate even after it's over.
Read More »One Mill Ballot Renewal Critical To Alachua County Public Schools’ Success, Superintendent Says
Because of COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools may lose more than $16 million in funding this school year.
Read More »George Floyd’s Family Discusses Police Brutality, White Privilege And Hope At UF Event
The aunt and uncle have traveled the country to speak to crowds and participate in protests. Staying active is helping them to survive the grief of watching the deaths of unarmed Black people at the hands of police go viral over and over again.
Read More »Alachua County Schools Continue Fire Drills Amid COVID-19
Despite COVID-19 pushing half of Alachua County public school students online, fire drills are still on the agenda. Like every school district in Florida, Alachua County schools must each complete four fire drills – the first occurring in the initial 30 days of classes – according to an executive order …
Read More »How Schools In Florida’s Top School District Are Trying To Stay Safe During COVID-19
According to the St. John’s County District website, several dozen students and four staff members have had positive COVID-19 results. Nearly 500 more have had to quarantine at home due to possible exposure.
Read More »Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87
Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died from complications from cancer. Her death will set in motion what promises to be a tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her.
Read More »Florida Civics And Debate Initiative To Hold Virtual Competitions
According to the Florida Education Foundation, the initiative intends to be implemented in all school districts by 2023.
Read More »Gainesville Ride-Share Drivers Juggle Income With Safety During COVID-19
Ride-share drivers in north central Florida report having fewer customers since March, but face increasing risks, responsibilities, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Read More »COVID-19 Limits Student Access To On-Campus Study Spaces
With university libraries unable to provide sufficient study space within COVID-19 restrictions, students struggle to prepare for crucial exams.
Read More »Instagram Account That Showed UF Students Without Masks Shut Down
Instragram account created by two UF students is banned in the midst of trying to hold students and citizens of Gainesville accountable to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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