Williston CEO receives sentence in COVID aid fraud
Patrick Walsh sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for submitting fraudulent applications.
Tags: covid-19
Google joins tech industry downturn
Google joins Microsoft, Amazon and Meta in recent employee layoffs.
U.S. life expectancy drops
COVID-19, drug overdoses fuel decrease while cancer, heart disease remain leading causes of death.
UF band performs at Oak Hammock
Gator Marching Band played multiple genres of music for residents.
Aging Matters: Confronting the caregiving crisis
As more people age, many find limited options.
RSV surging early, filling up hospitals
Researches point to children being isolated during COVID pandemic.
Holiday History: Halloween traditions
Halloween has come a long way since it was first celebrated. Many Americans partake in trick-or-treating but may not know the roots of the tradition. Last […]
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations
CDC experts decide vaccine should be added to recommended immunization schedule for adults and children.
Local housing waitlist to reopen after six years
Applicants will have four days to submit.
Oak Hammock to host Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Annual event to be held on Thursday morning at Oak Hammock campus.
UF HealthStreet to host Night of Dance
Annual event aims at improving community health through dance and diversity.
UF studies pet overpopulation during pandemic
Decrease in spay-neuter surgeries may undermine pet welfare.
Zookeepers bring reptiles to retirement home
Oak Hammock hosts Santa Fe College zookeepers’ presentation.
Gilland: It is true, life is hard
Life isn't easy, but we can turn to One who makes all things new.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update
Booster will be available only for those who have gotten first two shots in vaccine series.
COVID numbers drop from recent highs
Alachua and surrounding counties remain at high risk for transmission.
CDC drops quarantine guidelines for COVID-19
Loosened guidelines come as students return to school around the country.
COVID continues to saturate Florida
64 of state’s 67 counties now listed on CDC’s “high risk” list.
Local COVID numbers show steady increase
Florida leads country in new cases per 100,000 people.
Local COVID numbers continue to climb
Local positive cases rise with CDC designating 60 Florida counties as “high risk.”
Alachua County on track for record tourism year
Lodging sales top $142 million from March 2021-2022.
ACPS releases partial state test scores
Results show increases in local math scores, slight decrease in language arts.
Summer reading recommendations
Staff picks books ranging from history to fantasy and humor.