and last updated 2021-02-17 13:04:52-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Gadsden County will start giving out Wi-Fi hotspot devices in partnership with Figgers communication on Thursday.
Getting internet access to the people of Gadsden County is the mission of commissioners. But some people are concerned about it the new WiFi program, Get Connected Gadsden.
The county says this program is to help families especially those with children distance learning get better access to the internet.
The county will purchase up to 25,000 devices and will cover the service for up to 90 days. But people say once the 90 days are up people may not be able to afford it, saying the CARES Act money could be better used for other things.
Cold weather shelters for homeless open in Quincy
and last updated 2021-02-03 18:39:36-05
QUINCY, Fla. (WTXL) â Cots, pillows and blankets were all laid out for those who need a warm place to stay in Quincy.
This week the city opened its cold weather shelter at the Ferolito Recreation Center.
Roscoe Newton, who lives in the city, helped make it happen.
He noticed the need and asked the city and churches to partner with him to get a shelter open. Mr. Newton brought the idea to me less than 48-hours ago that we do this because of these freezing temperatures, said Quincy Mayor Ronte Harris.