GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks
Jul 3, 2020
As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]
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GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks
As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]
Florida adds 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 3, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,488 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 178,594 cases as of the […]
Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order
Jul 2, 2020
Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]
Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions
Jul 2, 2020
In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]
Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 2, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]
After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend
Jul 2, 2020
The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]
UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone
Jul 1, 2020
It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]
AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths
Jul 1, 2020
As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]
Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 1, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]
Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Jul 1, 2020
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 30, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]
Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
Jun 30, 2020
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Jun 29, 2020
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 29, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]
DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida
Jun 29, 2020
“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]
Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 28, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,530 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 141,035 cases as of […]
Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 27, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 9,585 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 132,545 cases as of […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
Jun 27, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
Jun 26, 2020
City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]
Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests
Jun 26, 2020
Effective immediately, Florida has suspended the consumption of alcohol at bars. Halsey Beshears, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, made the following statement on […]
Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jun 26, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 8,942 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 122,960 cases as of […]
Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program
Jun 26, 2020
As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]
COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend
Jun 25, 2020
The City of Gainesville, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation have partnered to deliver free drive-thru testing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country
Jun 25, 2020
Buying prescription drugs from other countries is one way some Americans have coped with rising drug prices. A new University of Florida study, published today in […]