COVID-19 cases in Florida reach 500,000; hospitalizations increase
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,409 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 502,379 cases as of the […]
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COVID-19 cases in Florida reach 500,000; hospitalizations increase
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,409 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 502,379 cases as of the […]
County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners issued an Emergency Purchase Order to fund an air purification system in the Alachua County Jail. The purchase order, […]
Florida COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations increase, but new cases continue downward trend
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,446 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 497,330 cases as of the […]
Innovative and convenient UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks opens
University of Florida Health unveiled on Monday at The Oaks Mall the region’s premier surgical center for eye and ear, nose and throat patients, a landmark […]
High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season
The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]
COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Newberry
The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Municipal Building in Downtown […]
New COVID-19 cases in Florida falls below 5,000
For the second straight day, the measurable statistics of COVID-19 in Florida decreased. The Florida Department of Health reported 4,752 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 […]
Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
Florida Department of Health reports 7,104 new COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,104 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 487,132 cases as of the […]
County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]
Florida crosses 7,000 deaths from COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,642 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 480,028 cases as of the […]
State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias. As the state continues to respond to both events, updates on the state’s actions will […]
COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,007 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 470,386 cases as of the […]
UF Health expands use of eye protection against COVID-19 for its healthcare workers
A day after White House Health Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the use of protective goggles can help curb the spread of COVID-19,UF Health is […]
UF Health surgeons perform historic double-lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor
Members of UF Health’s lung transplant team, shown performing a procedure in a 2019 photo, have been recognized as an elite program by U.S. News & […]
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 […]