Robbie Gaffney
Robbie Gaffney is a recent graduate from Florida State University with degrees in Digital Media Production and Creative Writing. Before working at WFSU, they recorded FSU’s basketball and baseball games for Seminole Productions as well as interned for the PBS Station in Largo, Florida. Robbie loves playing video games such as Shadow of the Colossus, Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Their other hobbies include sleeping and watching anime.
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State health officials reported 808 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, Thursday for a statewide total of 43,210 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 48 new coronavirus-related deaths, yesterday, for a total of 1,875 fatalities.The total number of virus-related hospitalizations in Florida stands at 7,749 patients.Of the 609,574 tests that have been performed in the state so far,7.1% have been positive for the virus. -
In Florida, more than 600 residents in nursing homes have died from COVID-19. Over the past few months, the state has put rules in place to protect the vulnerable residents. Some of those changes include restricting visitors, requiring staff to be screened, and wearing masks. Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to open these facilities back up to visitors. -
State health officials reported 542 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, Tuesday, for a statewide total now of 37,439 cases. The latest update from the… -
Farmers impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for the federal economic injury disaster loan program. Historically, farmers were ineligible, but new legislation from Congress has changed that. -
Housing prices aren't expected to drop significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group Florida Realtors says that's because builders have been cautious since the last recession. They've built fewer homes, and right now, Florida has a statewide shortage. -
Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge says the county may have to raise taxes to cope with the coronavirus revenue hit.
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State health officials reported 708 new cases of the coronavirus in Florida, Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 32,846 confirmed cases. The Florida… -
The Florida Education Association (FEA) is asking the state's education commissioner to create two groups that would guide how schools should reopen.... -
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he would direct State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees to allow licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID... -
Democratic Lawmakers Say Florida's Bridge Loan Program Was Not Fair, Point To Sub Shop As An ExampleSeveral local businesses were able to tap into Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan. In Tallahassee, at least a dozen businesses got funding...
