U.S. life expectancy posts big drop in 2020
Life expectancy in the United States last year suffered its largest decline since World War II, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The […]
FDOH rescinds NE Gainesville rabies alert
Two months after issuing a rabies alert in Northeast Gainesville, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County lifted its warning Wednesday. The initial alarm […]
Federal judge backs university’s vaccine mandate
A federal judge has given the green light to Indiana University to enforce a requirement that its 90,000 students and 40,000 employees must get vaccinated against […]
Study: Volunteer data vital to scientific research
Volunteer collection of wildlife data has proven invaluable to Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch researchers. A recent study found no significant differences between data collected by volunteers […]
Cirque Alcatraz comes to Gainesville this weekend
Cirque Italia will debut Cirque Alcatraz, a production filled with high-energy acts from swinging from ropes, to flipping over trapezes, and zipping by on BMX bikes […]
U.S. blames China for Microsoft hack
Cybercrimes linked to Chinese hacking groups have targeted governments, political organizations, and key industries, the United States and its allies claim. The Biden administration on Monday […]
My Foodie Recipe: Peach salsa
Salsa ought to be a staple in every kitchen. While there are many ways to make excellent salsa, there’s nothing quite like a bit of peach […]
UF College of Medicine adds clinical department
The UF College of Medicine has launched the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, or PM&R, the college’s first clinical department addition in 30 years. The new department works […]
UF offers free sports physicals
Athletes preparing for youth and high school sports this fall can receive a free sports physical from the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute. The […]
COVID-19 cases climb in U.S., deaths remain low
The ultra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the United States. The seven-day rolling average of daily new COVID-19 cases now stands at […]
CDC reports 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020
Nearly every state saw a dramatic increase in drug-related deaths last year with a spike of nearly 30 percent nationwide compared to the year before, the […]
Three-part concert series features local artists
The City of Gainesville and MusicGNV, a local nonprofit, partnered to present Live and Local, a three-part summer concert series that kicks off Thursday at Bo […]
UF plants blast off with astronaut Branson
As Richard Branson floated weightless 53.5 miles above the earth on Sunday, three UF plants underwent similar sensations. At least, as much as plants can feel […]
UF researchers land $2.9M grant to study dementia
UF researchers studying the use of a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment paired with cognitive training have found the therapy holds promise as an effective, drug-free approach […]
BOCC to tackle packed agenda Tuesday
Alachua Board of County Commissioners will address a large range of issues at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The daytime portion starts at 11:30 a.m. and will involve […]
Protesters take to the streets in Cuba
Thousands of Cubans chanted “Freedom,” “Unite,” and “Enough” as they march through the streets of Havana in protest against the country’s Communist dictatorship on Sunday and into Monday. […]
Maxed out animal services needs pup fosters
Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) has put out an urgent call for adoption and fostering help. “We are overflowing with dogs!” read an ACAS Facebook post. […]
Delta now dominant coronavirus strain in U.S.
The highly transmissible delta variant now accounts for more than 50 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease […]
Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and government officials in Japan agreed Thursday not to allow spectators at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. As the Olympic torch […]
Health department warns of floodwater dangers
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued water usage guidelines and a warning about the risk of bacteria, viruses and displaced wildlife in […]
Falling tree traps Gilchrist sheriff’s deputy
As Tropical Storm Elsa plowed across North Florida, strong winds and saturated ground loosened trees, causing many to fall onto roadways across the area. In Gilchrist […]
Surfside death toll rises to 54
Search and rescue crews found 18 bodies Wednesday to bring the Surfside building collapse death toll to 54. Thursday marks two weeks since part of the […]
GPD apprehends Gainesville bank robber
Update (8:30 p.m. Wednesday): GPD is crediting members of the community for the arrest of a man it says robbed the PNC Bank at 4340 Newberry […]
Study: Severe COVID often leads to other ailments
People who have recovered from a bout of severe COVID-19 may still have reason for concern about their health. A new UF study has found that […]