Judge stops vaccine mandate on federal contractors
A U.S. District Court has temporarily suspended a vaccine mandate for companies that contract with the U.S. government. Under a Biden administration directive, companies such as […]
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Omicron reaches nearly one-third of U.S. states
The United States has identified several dozen cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects the number […]
Omicron causes gas prices to dip—a little
Pump prices continue to tumble as fears of a possible COVID-19 global economic slowdown pushed oil prices into the mid $60s per barrel—a price not seen […]
UF student creates space bread
Hope Hersh has her sights set on something out of this world—freshly baked bread for astronauts. As a plant molecular and cellular biology doctoral student in […]
BOCC, Gainesville to talk surtax, central receiving
The Gainesville City Commission will meet with the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Monday at 3 p.m. to discuss ballot initiatives and a […]
Fishing report: Area fishing still makes sense
In a time when few things seem to make sense any more, the sport of fishing, at least, gives us dependable respite. The normal draws for […]
UF: Omicron variant shows new mutation pattern
A University of Florida Health researcher has successfully analyzed the many mutations in the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a crucial step in better understanding […]
Biden announces winter COVID-19 strategy
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a nine-part plan to combat COVID-19 during the winter on Thursday—the same day that health officials announced cases of the new […]
Congress passes stopgap funding bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said “cooler heads prevailed” as the chamber approved a bill late Thursday to prevent a weekend government shutdown. Passing the […]
Study finds COVID-19 spread earlier than thought
Local COVID-19 transmission was underway in California, New York, Florida and Texas well before the first reported U.S. case in Washington state on Jan. 20, 2020, […]
Omicron arrives in the United States
The White House reported on Wednesday that a traveler who arrived in California from South Africa had tested positive for the new omicron variant of the […]
UF: Mortality rate higher after severe COVID bout
Patients who have recovered from severe COVID-19 have more than twice the mortality risk within the year following their illness than people who have not contracted […]
FDA advisers endorse Merck’s COVID-19 pill
An advisory panel to the U.S Food and Drug Administration narrowly recommended authorization for Merck’s COVID-19 pill, days after new data showed the pill was less […]
DeSantis proposes law enforcement funding increase
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced $400 million in new funding proposals to increase state law enforcement officer, correctional officer and state special risk firefighter salaries […]
New COVID variant sparks crude oil price drop
Crude oil prices initially tumbled more than $10 to $68 a barrel on Friday after news of the omicron COVID-19 variant broke. According to AAA’s Monday […]
Craft Festival returns to Stephen O’Connell Center
The annual O’Connell Center Craft Festival returns to Exactech Arena next weekend. The holiday event, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, […]
New omicron COVID-19 variant affects air travel
The United States announced Friday it will restrict flights from South Africa and seven other African countries in response to a new coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529, that […]
New Merck data shows COVID drug less effective
The pharmaceutical company Merck on Friday released new numbers on the effectiveness of molnupiravir, a pill that interim results in October indicated might cut coronavirus hospitalizations […]
FWC TrophyCatch program to give away new bass boat
One lucky TrophyCatch registrant is going to win a brand-new bass boat next weekend and the public is invited to join the festivities on Saturday, Dec. […]
I-75 crash kills two from High Springs
Southbound I-75 shut down on Thanksgiving morning after a three-vehicle crash between Alachua and Gainesville led to the deaths of an 83-year-old and 13-year-old passenger from […]
Hippodrome presents 2 Christmas plays
Two Christmas classics open at the Hippodrome Theater stage over the next seven days. Starting Friday, “Miracle on 34th Street” will debut at 8 p.m. “Miracle […]
UF: Over-the-counter meds effective against COVID
A pair of over-the-counter compounds have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found. The […]
UF: Food waste habits vary by country
With the holidays approaching, many people will buy a lot of food, and some will throw much of it out, particularly uneaten fruits and vegetables. New […]