COVID-19 Update: Local cases, Shands hospitalizations fall while statewide weekly cases rise for first time since August
(11/24/21 4:16pm)
The number of UF affiliates quarantined fell to 95 Monday — 39 less than Nov. 15.
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What you can do to curb the flu outbreak
(11/23/21 3:34am)
Earlier this fall, we were not sure what to expect this flu season. Would influenza remain at the low levels we’ve experienced throughout the pandemic or would it resurface with a vengeance?
Celebration Pointe kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony, live music
(11/22/21 1:58pm)
Celebration Pointe kicked off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony Friday evening.
Shadowing program gives pre-health students experience as pandemic restrictions remain
(11/22/21 1:58pm)
When the COVID-19 pandemic took opportunities away from pre-health students, Alyson Moriarty created her own.
COVID-19 Update: County cases, Shands hospitalizations rise while UF weekly cases nearly halve
(11/17/21 6:32pm)
The number of UF affiliates quarantined rose to 134 Monday — 14 more than Nov. 8.
COVID-19 Update: UF quarantine numbers rise while county cases continue falling
(11/10/21 5:02pm)
The number of UF affiliates quarantined rose to 118 Monday — 20 more than Nov. 2.
Gainesville man arrested for killing high school student in car crash, injuring victim’s mother
(11/05/21 8:29pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday for killing an 18-year-old Gainesville High School student while driving drunk in June.
COVID-19 Update: Local cases, Shands hospitalizations continue falling as Florida surpasses one million booster shots
(11/03/21 12:58pm)
UF cases continue to drop, with a current three-case seven-day average as of Tuesday.
As vaccine hesitancy continues, UF Health experts engage with skeptics, give the facts
(11/01/21 2:32pm)
As of last week, 95% of Shands COVID-19 patients were unvaccinated. Despite high hospitalization numbers and experts reassuring people that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, some are still skeptical about getting the shot.
Dance Marathon at UF celebrates money raised to help fight against pediatric illnesses
(10/29/21 6:30pm)
Jada Turner, a Dance Marathon Miracle Child, was diagnosed at a young age with a chromosomal disorder that made her prone to cancers. But on Wednesday, a crowd of other families and students celebrated her for being seven months cancer-free as she stood on a stage in Flavet Field.
UF Health mandates vaccines for employees
(10/28/21 10:35pm)
UF Health announced Wednesday all its employees must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8 or have an approved accommodation on file.
COVID-19 Update: County cases begin falling again as promising data on vaccines for children emerge
(10/27/21 2:00pm)
Last week’s rise in COVID-19 patients in Alachua County was short-lived, as the number decreased this week.
COVID-19 Update: Shands hospitalizations continue to decrease
(10/20/21 10:30pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients increased in Alachua County this week after six consecutive weeks of cases declining.
Gainesville police search for suspects from last week’s Green Apple Liquor shooting
(10/19/21 12:07am)
A woman is suffering from life-threatening injuries after a shootout involving two groups of people on Tuesday near Green Apple Liquor.
Professionals, pre-health students persevere in medical field despite COVID-19 pandemic
(10/18/21 12:58pm)
Nurses worked 12-hour shifts at the height of the pandemic — all without lunch breaks. Hesitant of the work hours and stress, Claire Sproule almost chose a different career path than nursing.
Halloween comes to Shands Children’s Hospital patients
(10/18/21 12:58pm)
One night a year, kids get to dress up and go door-to-door amassing as much free candy as possible — a core childhood experience. But for UF Health Shands Children's Hospital patients, Oct. 31 will look a little different, and teams of people are working together to bring as much Halloween spirit as possible.
COVID-19 Update: County COVID-19 cases fall for the sixth consecutive week
(10/13/21 5:10pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients continued to fall in Alachua County and across the country since Sept. 7.
Gainesville man dies in Alachua’s Copeland Park shooting at unauthorized party
(10/11/21 1:00pm)
A Gainesville man died from gunshot wounds early Sunday morning after attending a party near Copeland Park in the city of Alachua.
COVID-19 Update: Alachua County mimics drop in COVID-19 cases seen around the U.S.
(10/06/21 4:30pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients continues to fall in Alachua County and across the country.
Collision on 13th Street sends two to hospital, car flips on Southwest Williston Road
(10/02/21 6:50pm)
Two collision victims are in UF Health Shands Hospital following a crash on 13th Street. One hour after the accident, a car flipped over on the corner of Southwest Williston Road.
