Is it safe to visit your mother on Mother’s Day?
May 8, 2020
As a physician, mother, daughter and socially responsible human, I’m finding Mother’s Day to be complicated for me this year, as it is for millions. Questions […]
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Is it safe to visit your mother on Mother’s Day?
As a physician, mother, daughter and socially responsible human, I’m finding Mother’s Day to be complicated for me this year, as it is for millions. Questions […]
There’s a new kid in town
May 8, 2020
She showed up about a week ago in Newberry. Parked next to a row of towering palm trees and pointed north facing the town water tower, […]
The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?
May 8, 2020
I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]
Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire
May 7, 2020
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (Stations 1, 5 and 8) responded to a residential building fire in the 2500 block of NW 34th Boulevard this afternoon. […]
Florida Department of Health launches new COVID-19 mobile app to help flatten the curve
May 7, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Health announced the launch of a new mobile app, StrongerThanC19. The free app, available for iOS and Android devices, complements the […]
Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site
May 7, 2020
Yes, the swab inserted into the nasal cavity can be uncomfortable, but for employees dealing with the public face-to-face, first responders and medical personnel, knowing if […]
County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21
May 7, 2020
FAQs on FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-21. Below are the newest questions and answers. To see all FAQs click the following link: https://alachuacounty.us/covid-19/Pages/faqs.aspx Q. […]
Judge signals support for restoring Florida voting rights of former felons
May 7, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge has signaled he’ll find part of a Florida law restricting the voting rights of people with felony records unconstitutional. At the end […]
Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams
May 7, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]
Why does America pray?
May 7, 2020
Why do we pray? Whether it’s smooth sailing or unsteady waters, prayer has often been used to seek wisdom, demonstrate thankfulness, and discover peace in our […]
To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history
May 6, 2020
Large meatpacking plants have become hotspots for coronavirus infection, along with jails and nursing homes. As of May 1, nearly 5,000 packing plant workers in 19 […]
Florida to begin mass antibody testing next week
May 6, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that Florida will ramp up serological testing next week to see whether people have antibodies that indicate […]
Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020
May 6, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]
Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community
May 6, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua […]
County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order
May 6, 2020
The Alachua County commission is asking that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis give Florida counties more discretion in order to open more businesses. A letter sent to […]
Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?
May 6, 2020
While Alachua County residents and elected officials debate the use of face masks in scenarios where face-to-face interactions happen and physical distancing is difficult, an airborne […]
Pump prices level out as Floridians return to the road; fuel demand likely to rise as stay-at-home orders are eased in Florida
May 6, 2020
Florida gas prices may be nearing their floor as most of Florida prepares for the first phase of reopening on Monday. The lifting of stay-at-home restrictions has […]
Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The Alachua County Commission enacted an emergency order requiring people to wear masks when they are interacting with others in public places. Some people – such […]
District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs
May 5, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]
Florida’s COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 2.6% in one-day testing
May 5, 2020
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a record number of test results were reported on May 4th registering a 2.6 percent positivity rate for that day. […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire
May 5, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews responded early Tuesday morning to the 1300 block of NW 23rd Avenue in reference to a commercial fire alarm. Once on scene, […]
Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’
May 5, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala. Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]
Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders
May 5, 2020
Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]
Scott, DeSantis disagree on federal COVID-19 aid for states, cities to replace lost revenue
May 5, 2020
The Center Square – Florida U.S. Senator Rick Scott opposes a prospective assistance package that would allow state and municipal governments to use federal money to […]