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RACE AND EQUITY  |  ENTERPRISE

Inconclusive search for Continuum of Care leadership threatens Florida homeless service funding

By Diego Perdomo | Apr. 8, 2024

North Central Florida counties are at risk of losing over $1 million of federal funding for homeless service providers if a replacement lead agency is not appointed by June. Keys to Home is a Continuum of Care — a coalition of homeless service providers — representing Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Putnam counties. To obtain federal funding for new and existing programs, the coalition is required to have one representative agency coordinate a proposal for annual funding cycles.

ENTERPRISE  |  POLITICS

Approval of Florida recreational marijuana ballot initiative draws mixed opinions from state residents

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Apr. 8, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court approved Amendment 3 to appear on the November general election ballot April 1, an initiative that would authorize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age and over if approved by 60% of Florida voters. Statewide advocacy groups along with local residents, students and businesses expressed varying opinions on the potential amendment to the Florida constitution. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Better pedestrian planning means safer students

By Amaya Borroto | Apr. 8, 2024

If you’ve never been in a car accident before, I’m sorry to report, you’re in the minority. A vanishing minority as Florida has earned a top spot among the most dangerous states for pedestrians. I recently had the misfortune of colliding with a city bus on my morning commute to class. The experience taught me far more than to look both ways before crossing the street, though it was a grim reminder. 

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It isn’t just what you learn: The value of experience for STEM

By Ronin Lupien | Apr. 8, 2024

Recently, fellow columnist Sabrina Castro wrote about the value of involvement culture. With nearly 1,000 registered student organizations and many informal organizations, involvement forms a key aspect of the college experience. While what you learn is important, what you experience will be essential to the rest of your life. This is especially the case for STEM.

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