EducationUF professor offers students back-to-school tips to avoid getting sick Sydney Burge | UF Health Aug 15, 20250 commentsIllnesses include common cold, strep throat, pink eye and head lice.
EducationUF eliminates employee work-from-home schedules Nick Anschultz Jul 25, 20253 commentsRemote and hybrid arrangements dated to COVID-19 pandemic.
CrimeHigh Springs man receives federal prison sentence for wire fraud Staff Reports Mar 26, 20250 commentsSean Walker sentenced to 42 months in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.
BusinessBowie Pizza opens on NW 13th Street Lillian Hamman Mar 19, 20258 commentsOwner aims to bring authentic, Italian-style pizza to Gainesville.
NewsAAA: Study reveals COVID pandemic’s deadly impact on traffic safety Andrew Gross | AAA Aug 1, 20240 commentsSpeeding, not using seatbelts and impaired drivers contributed to rise in fatal crashes.
Local LivingCOVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre Gary Nelson Jul 4, 20247 comments25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sits out a few rounds.
BusinessFirst quarter data: GNV airport on track to break passenger record Seth Johnson Apr 25, 20240 commentsStrong start to 2024 could topple 2019 numbers.
BusinessAttorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals J.C. Derrick Mar 29, 20249 commentsRestructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
NewsCDC reports marriages in 2022 matched pre-pandemic levels Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Mar 18, 20240 commentsMore than 2 million marriages took place in U.S. in 2022.
Local LivingAging Matters: Vaccine debate continues among seniors Ronnie Lovler Jan 27, 20245 commentsLocals take different paths amid conflicting messages.
Local LivingDoctor gives tips to stay healthy during holiday season Staff Reports Dec 23, 20230 commentsHectic holiday pace can lead to health, safety risks.
Covid-19Free COVID at-home tests kits available Staff Reports Nov 20, 20230 commentsEvery home in U.S. eligible to order four at-home tests kits.
HealthGovernment report shows infant deaths increased during 2022 Christina Grube | World News Group Nov 2, 20230 commentsFirst time in 20 years infant mortality rates have risen.
NewsFormer state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 20231 commentJoseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.
HealthCDC stops printing new COVID-19 vaccination cards Johanna Huebscher | World News Group Oct 5, 20230 commentsPatients may still obtain the card for their vaccination records.
NewsGainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20230 commentsPre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
NewsCDC signs off on new COVID-19 vaccine Christina Grube | World News Group Sep 13, 20230 commentsNew formula targets omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
BusinessStudy shows COVID-19 opinion impacted cruise stock Alena Poulin | UF/IFAS Sep 10, 20231 commentFour years of data used in joint study.
HealthUF event raises awareness, recognizes overdoses Seth Johnson Aug 31, 20230 commentsOverdose deaths hit a record in 2022.
HealthU.S. launches pandemic-inspired bureau Christina Grube | World News Group Aug 2, 20230 commentsBureau created to lead internal and international coordination in preventing, curing global diseases.
HealthUF researchers explore combatting nurse burnout Kyle Chambers | UF Health Jul 29, 20230 commentsTactics to keep 1st year nurses from burning out.
EducationSchool board to advertise tentative budget Glory Reitz Jul 24, 20230 commentsMillage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
HealthAging Matters: Senior travel bounces back Ronnie Lovler Jul 15, 20233 commentsOlder Americans hit the road after COVID swoon.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to review options for Priest Theatre Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20232 commentsState provides $1 million to use.