Civil rights complaint filed in US District Court over county face mask order
By Tristan Wood | May 19, 2020Plaintiffs in the case say they have physical and mental conditions that make it unsafe to wear masks.
Plaintiffs in the case say they have physical and mental conditions that make it unsafe to wear masks.
Gyms reopen and businesses can be filled up to 50 percent capacity. Public places where social distancing is difficult are still closed.
More than 100 people gathered in a Midtown parking lot on Saturday. All services were provided strictly under CDC and FDA guidelines, according to a Midtown bar owner.
Libraries in Alachua are adapting their services to remain accessible through COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced many couples to scramble, but local wedding planners are trying to keep the day special.
Without the assistance of federal aid during COVID-19, undocumented immigrants must risk exposing themselves to the virus in order to make a living. Local nonprofits have stepped in to help.
As more businesses reopen, many salon owners question their classification as a nonessential business.
The cuts are intended to alleviate financial stress during COVID-19.
Some shops have lost up to 90 percent of their business following the spread of COVID-19.
Establishments around Gainesville are offering resources to combat food insecurity intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide standardized testing is planning to resume in June, but deadlines for college admissions season remain up in the air. Questions still remain for Florida students who will not be able to take or retake standardized exams before their deadline due to COVID-19.
From Cinco de Mayo celebrations to takeout only, restaurants have responded differently to Gov. Ron DesSantis’ order to reopen.
Residents seeking testing must call the county’s health department.
The change allows restaurants to open sit-in dining at 25 percent capacity.
Ella Mae Gordon is Alachua County’s second recorded death from COVID-19. There are 29 confirmed cases of the virus at Parklands Care Center in Gainesville.