[jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20130411StomachVirus.mp4″ html5_file=”http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wuftnews/20130411StomachVirus.mp4″ image=”http://www.wuft.org/videoupdates/files/2012/10/WUFT-Generic-Logo_final-854×480.png”] The norovirus has affected many schools and hospitals across Alachua County. After an outbreak last week in a senior-living community in Gainesville, local schools are taking precautions to help prevent an outbreak. The norovirus can cause stomach cramping, fever, diarrhea and vomiting. The virus can …

The recent debate over same-sex marriage affects more than the rights of adults, but the lives of children as well.

The city’s Public Works department has received the go-ahead to start working on the water quality issues of Tumblin Creek, which has become polluted and littered to the point of being an eyesore over time.

After 30 years of business in Gainesville, the Wal-Mart at 2649 NW 13th St. will close Thursday and a Wal-Mart Supercenter will open at 5700 NW 23rd St. on Friday.