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The Point, May 23, 2022: Florida special legislative session begins with goal of stabilizing property insurance market

May 23, 2022 The Point

Lawmakers begin meeting in Tallahassee Monday morning to resolve rising premiums and other issues.

The Point, May 17, 2022: Florida has now had six million coronavirus cases

May 17, 2022 The Point

The mark comes as hospitalizations begin to rise again in the state.

The Point, May 16, 2022: Gainesville pro-choice rally was among the hundreds held nationwide this weekend

May 16, 2022 The Point

Hundreds of local protesters pushed back against the impending U.S. Supreme Court decision.

High Schools In North Central Florida Proceed With Prom And Graduation

April 8, 2021 Coronavirus, Education

Now in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have decided to allow proms and graduations since positivity rates continue to decrease. Universal Orlando has cancelled Grad Bash and Gradventure celebrations and plans to resume hosting these events in spring 2022.

Cedar Key Held Hostage? City Commission Considers Mask Wearing Complaint

February 17, 2021 Coronavirus

Cedar Key is in Levy County, which does not have such an advisory. The city was closed to outsiders for six weeks last spring, but after reopening in May it chose to not require masks, Cedar Key Police Chief Virgil Sandlin said.

What You Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine

February 10, 2021 Coronavirus

Since vaccines began to arrive in the state in mid-December, more than 700,000 Floridians have been fully vaccinated. Despite the growing number of vaccines, some Floridians are still unsure of what the vaccine consists of, where to get it and more. WUFT compiled answers to some common questions. Fast facts …

What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic

January 8, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.

Florida Providers See Increased Demand For Telehealth Visits

January 6, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

In September, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced that the state Department of Education would spend $2 million to support the services in 18 rural school districts.