Unemployment rate rises in Alachua County
By Aurora Martínez | July 7, 2020More than 15,000 people have applied for Reemployment Assistance benefits since March 15
More than 15,000 people have applied for Reemployment Assistance benefits since March 15
Contact tracers tested 20 other inmates who were in contact with the ones who tested positive for the virus
Of the 642 inmates at the jail, all 74 tested are now quarantined
As Black Lives Matter protestors continue to call for change, many people feel as if Independence Day shouldn’t be celebrated at all until everyone is considered equal
From theater to dance, the performing arts are finding ways to survive amid the pandemic
Alachua County broke its largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases two days in a row
The county reported an additional 82 cases and one death, bringing the county’s total to 945 cases and 12 deaths as of Friday
Most of Alachua County’s reported cases are in residents aged 15-24
Lauren Mizell transports patients in the midst of the pandemic
Musicians and artists have felt changes to their industry during COVID-19, but they have found new ways to share their passion from a distance
Police are taking extra precautions to avoid making unnecessary arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic
The park and natural springs are now open on weekends at 50 percent capacity after remaining closed for months
Alachua County’s emergency order still requires the use of face masks in public spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.
Alachua County reached 600 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Thursday.
UF students meet future classmates from behind a screen
“We're the ones who have to take care of these patients, but we're also going to be the ones getting evicted out of our houses in June,” said one nurse.
The workers weren’t Alachua County residents and were all adults
Founders of local favorites like Satchel's Pizza and Civilization share their experience following their restaurants reopening
Decisions will not be made until mid-June
The county is continuing its 50 percent occupancy and face covering requirements