Santa Fe College partnered with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to host a COVID-19 vaccine event Thursday, providing 442 doses of the Moderna vaccine to students, faculty, staff and community members.
Two teams from Santa Fe College worked with colleges in Jordan in a competition through a virtual exchange program this Spring to produce business concepts for sustainable development in technology without jeopardizing future generations.
Alachua County Public Schools had 84 students and faculty members in quarantine as of Tuesday evening — a decrease of about 39% since May 11, according to the school district’s COVID-19 dashboard.
As of Tuesday, 107 UF students and 33 UF employees are currently quarantined or in isolation.
This is the second meeting in two weeks that has been canceled after the first meeting last week could not begin due to an insufficient amount of senators present. This is a result of Senate codes limiting virtual meetings passed over Fall. Last week, Luis had to choose between breaking its own codes or the university’s COVID-19 policies to hold Senate online or in person.
A car plowed through the front entrance of Sohao Street Fare Cafe, leaving three people with minor injuries, one of whom was taken to the hospital. The driver had barreled directly into the cafe and was wedged between tables and booths.
Florida men’s golf took steps in the wrong direction Tuesday with a 6-over 290. The Gators must make up six strokes and climb the leaderboard to keep their season alive.
Experts at UF Health estimate between 70% and 80% of UF students have been vaccinated. At least 70% of the population needs to be immune to reach herd immunity, but other factors, such as variants and how people interact, can affect this level.
Florida finds its form in doubles, rolls past Illinois 4-0 in the Sweet 16. The Gators will battle Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
The university will no longer require masks for students, faculty, staff and guests on UF property effective immediately. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and UF still recommend anyone who is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear a mask.
Ricky Castillo put together an exceptional 18 holes, but the Gators still have ground to make up following round one.
Saturdays in the Swamp might look more familiar in 2021, as the university announced masks will now be optional and full fan attendance is expected beginning June 28.
About 15 minutes north from the University of Florida, taste buds rejoiced Sunday afternoon at the Farmer’s Moo-ket. From pickled garlic to plant-based Oreo flavored macaroons, attendees perused the variety of options vendors offered. The farmer’s market, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, also had cows and pigs for attendees to pet and feed.
Optimistic and eager to showcase their art, local artists and vendors gathered to provide patrons with unique art displays in High Springs Saturday.
The Avenue reached out to three members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in honor of heritage month to discover which AAPI artists are in their playlists.
When the name, image and likeness legislation goes into effect July 1, 2021, it could serve as the most monumental change college athletics has ever seen, but what exactly is going to change?
Grace Pharmacy, also known as the “pharmacy without a cash register,” announced May 10 it has insulin for people with Type 2 diabetes. While Humulin-R and Humulin-N supplies last, anyone can come by the pharmacy as long as they know the type of insulin they need and how to use it.
Senate’s codes state that a minimum of 51 senators must be present to meet quorum and constitutionally conduct a meeting; however, only 49 senators attended the meeting this Tuesday.
Last October, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved $500,000 for body cameras, ACSO spokesperson Art Forgey said. Deputies who do not wear body cameras when they are supposed to can face penalties. There is currently not a set date for the body camera requirement.
The Gainesville City Commission decided to remove the Pay-As-You-Throw program, which was created as an incentive for residents to produce less waste by making it more expensive to own a larger trash bin.
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