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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Black lawmakers in Florida are trying to dispel disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. A December survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found 35% of Black adults say they will probably or definitely not get the COVID-19 vaccine. The latest Florida Department of Health numbers shows the percent of Black Floridians vaccinated so far is in the single digits. -
The gates are open for a second wave of forgivable loans meant to help small businesses keep their employees. Dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can also be used to help offset costs brought on by COVID-19.
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Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) is eyeing clean energy. He’s filed several proposals aimed at energy innovation.
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Diamondback Terrapins are edging their way toward the endangered species list. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the turtle as vulnerable to extinction due to its declining population.
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Florida is trying to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from entering the state. It’s considering further restrictions on deer carcasses and other parts harvested outside of Florida.
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Lawmakers in Congress are debating a second COVID-19 relief bill, and with that, more funds for the Paycheck Protection Program. In Florida, small businesses have exhausted money from the program and are waiting for more aid.
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Many businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic are relying on Holiday sales this year to keep afloat. But Black Friday is known for drawing large crowds, presenting health risks when coronavirus cases are spiking across the country. Now, owners are trying to adapt.
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Governor Ron DeSantis says he's hopeful Florida hospitals will receive COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the next three to six weeks. That's pending vaccine approval from the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration.
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Hurricanes often batter Florida. In 2018 it was Michael. In 2020, it's Eta. Attorney General Ashley Moody says people sometimes fall victim to scams in the wake of these storms. Her office is giving out tips on how to recognize these storm-related scams.
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As more students identify as transgender and gender non-conforming, colleges are changing housing policies to accommodate them. In Tallahassee, one student group is pushing Florida State University to be more inclusive.
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As of July 2020, less than 1% of Floridians were driving hybrid or electric cars. That’s according to an in-house consultant for the state’s transportation agency.
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Moody Secures More Than $2 Million For Florida Couples Wronged By Company Providing Surrogacy-RelateFlorida couples wronged by a company that helped families hoping to have children through surrogacy will get more than $2 million. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says the company was pocketing money meant to cover surrogates’ medical costs.
