Child abuse rates rise during COVID-19

Teachers and school counselors play a key role in protecting children by identifying abuse, but the transition to online learning has separated victims of child abuse from this support system.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 12:35pm

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

Recent UF graduates are experiencing high unemployment, slow hiring and uncertainty in the post-COVID-19 job market.

Henry A. Moore

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By Henry A. Moore | Nov. 17

Recent UF graduates are experiencing high unemployment, slow hiring and uncertainty in the post-COVID-19 job market.

County Commissioners Marihelen Wheeler (left) and Ken Cornell (center) shovel dirt onto a newly planted plum tree at the UF/IFAS Extension Office during the Alachua County 2025 Climate Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Libby Clifton

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By Libby Clifton | Nov. 17

County Commissioners Marihelen Wheeler (left) and Ken Cornell (center) shovel dirt onto a newly planted plum tree at the UF/IFAS Extension Office during the Alachua County 2025 Climate Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

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