State law requires that all children receive immunizations that protect against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and other diseases to attend childcare centers or schools.
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Alachua County Animal Services Director Ed Williams says the department gets a lot of calls to pick up stray dogs after Independence Day and New Year’s celebrations.
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Gainesville is working with the University of Florida to allow residents to rent electronic scooters as an alternative to waiting for the bus.
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Alachua County is prepared for a busy hurricane season, which began June 1. The onset of more severe summer and fall storms has local meteorologists keen on tracking each tropical development. “Several reputable forecast agencies including NOAA [the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration], are forecasting an above-normal season in terms of …
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Kami Landy found her bright yellow dress just in time for the spring equinox. It was a floral robe she made with fabric she bought from a garage sale months ago. But that night, her forgotten passion project was perfect for the night’s spiritual occasion. Yellow represents air, the east …
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Hernando County, part of an area known as Florida’s Adventure Coast, is working on the best ways to get its tourism to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The county’s tourism development manager, Tammy Heon, said she is working on modern ways to attract visitors. “By keeping everything digital,” Heon said, …
Read More »The money is for case management work needed to wrap up the closure of Dignity Village.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission discussed on Tuesday updates on COVID-19 and on the county Emergency Order.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission met on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 ordinances after Phase 3 was announced by the Governor.
Read More »Curaleaf Medical Marijuana dispensary prepares for release of edible marijuana products in October, which they say will benefit more patients in need of medicinal support.
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