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.
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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.
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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 …
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The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
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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.
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During the coronavirus pandemic, this data adds a newfound urgency to flu season in the state.
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Business owners say they’re left in a dilemma, based on the governor’s order.
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Researchers found that kratom tea alleviated some withdrawal symptoms.
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Only several playground will reopen today — the remainder are expected to open by Oct. 23.
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Thirteen Alachua County smoke shops are in violation of selling tobacco products to people younger than 21 and will go to court on Nov. 19.
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