COVID-19 fatalities continue to climb in Florida
Jul 30, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,956 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 461,379 cases as of the […]
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COVID-19 fatalities continue to climb in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,956 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 461,379 cases as of the […]
State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Jul 30, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Florida lawsuits challenging local mask mandates not gaining traction in court
Jul 29, 2020
The Center Square – Palm Beach County can require people to wear facemasks in public places during a pandemic without violating anyone’s constitutional rights, a state […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations
Jul 28, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,230 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 441,977 cases as of the […]
Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida?
Jul 27, 2020
COVID-19 has laid siege to Florida these past several weeks, but measurable data, specifically in the last few days, may show signs it has plateaued or […]
In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident
Jul 25, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive cases
Jul 24, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,444 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 402,312 cases as of the […]
Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee
Jul 23, 2020
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has formalized a committee of local science and medical experts that have augmented State of Florida Department of Health guidance […]
DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear
Jul 23, 2020
In just seven minutes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a statement on July 22nd that ranged from empathy for teachers concerned about reentering the classroom to […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 fatalities with 173
Jul 23, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,249 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 389,868 cases as of the […]
Coronavirus numbers confusing you? Here’s how to make sense of them
Jul 22, 2020
Turn on the TV news, or look at a news website, and you’ll see charts, graphics, and dashboards that supposedly indicate the latest with COVID-19 – […]
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville this weekend
Jul 22, 2020
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations and fatalities continue to increase in Florida
Jul 22, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,785 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 379,619 cases as of the […]
Florida’s largest teachers’ union sues to stop school reopening mandate
Jul 21, 2020
The Center Square – Florida’s largest teachers union filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Florida Department of Education’s mandate that all schools reopen next month and […]
Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores
Jul 21, 2020
After saying it didn’t want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several […]
We checked: Are people wearing face masks at businesses in Gainesville?
Jul 20, 2020
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world’s largest retail trade association, is pushing retailers across the U.S. to adopt face mask requirements. That push started on […]
Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day
Jul 20, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,347 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 360,934 cases as of the […]
Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week
Jul 20, 2020
Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]
Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities
Jul 19, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,478 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 350,047 cases as of the […]
Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities
Jul 18, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,328 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 337,569 cases as of the […]
In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue
Jul 18, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End take on a developer, the Alachua County School Board pushes back its […]
Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores
Jul 18, 2020
Lowe’s followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks […]
COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville next weekend
Jul 17, 2020
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
COVID-19 continues to haunt Florida; 11,466 new positive cases, 366 hospitalizations, and 128 fatalities reported
Jul 17, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 11,466 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 327,241 cases as of the […]