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School in Alachua County will begin two weeks later than planned under a plan approved Wednesday night.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Pushes 2020 Start Date To Aug. 24
Florida Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Law
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill Tuesday requiring underage girls to obtain consent from a parent before they can have an abortion, lauded as one of his legislative goals during the election year.
Read More »As Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise, Gainesville Offers Free Drive-Up Testing At Citizens Field
Free coronavirus testing is also available on Wednesdays and Fridays at the former City Regional Transit headquarters location.
Read More »Flying Under the Radar
Mosquito vector diseases are expanding, but COVID-19 has halted some surveillance programs and experts are worried complacency could lead to outbreaks.
Read More »‘A Lot of People Are Frustrated’: Grocery Store Workers Push for Emergency Status
The always essential but traditionally undervalued group has become esteemed like never before in recent months.
Read More »Heat Policies in Florida May Overlook Most Vulnerable
For Floridians without A/C, extreme heat is an emergency even when the power is on. But for vulnerable populations who have broken units or can’t pay the bills, no A/C can be fatal.
Read More »Hobbyists And Professionals Agree: No Need To Fear Bats
Buetow has three active bat houses on her Ocala property, and experts say there's no need to fear.
Read More »Spaying Of Strays And Low-Income Owners’ Pets Is Put On Hold Because Of Pandemic
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic has closed but plans to reopen on May 5.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Debate Whether To Order Masks Worn In Public
Under a new order draft, the use of a mask in public will become mandatory and will limit private gatherings, close golf courses and county-owned boat ramps.
Read More »Gainesville Small Businesses Struggle To Figure Out Ways To Survive The Pandemic
In the Gainesville area, many small businesses are trying to push through barriers by coming up with new ways to continue to provide services to their customers and keep themselves afloat.
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