LifeSouth says local blood supply at critical level
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for blood citing critically low supply levels in the Gainesville area. LifeSouth defines an emergency need as […]
DeSantis: Vaccine access to expand to Floridians 18+
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that all residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by April 5. "We've now vaccinated […]
COVID-19 scam call reported in Columbia County
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about scam calls from people claiming to deliver coronavirus vaccines to individual homes. Sheriff's office spokesman Steven […]
UF, county team up for day of service
More than 1,000 people have volunteered to participate in an annual day of service event in Gainesville and the surrounding area on Saturday. The Big Event, […]
Chiefland theater set to open new show
Chief Theater in Chiefland is opening a new production Friday that is dedicated to its long-time house manager who died in January. “This is special,” said […]
Fallen GPD officer's family responds to memorial vandalism
The family of a fallen Gainesville police officer is speaking out after vandals destroyed a memorial and sparked an outpouring of public support. “I am overwhelmed […]
Vaccine momentum builds as DeSantis lowers access age
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System began administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday amid a flurry of good news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened vaccine registration for populations Gov. Ron DeSantis declared eligible in an executive order issued Monday. […]
Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths
The families of two UF students killed in recent traffic accidents near campus could receive millions in damages after filing separate lawsuits last week in the […]
All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
All area veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System announced Wednesday afternoon. “Employees at the NF/SGVHS continue […]