Hope Squad is a new nationwide program that trains students for peer-to-peer counseling to prevent suicide attempts among high schoolers, and the program is coming to Alachua County.
Read More »Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Identifies 2 Killed in Landing Shooting
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has identified the two people killed in the mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing yesterday.
Read More »Lochloosa Lake Homeowners Battle Invasive Plants
Invasive plants such as hydrilla and hyacinth pose a mounting concern for homeowners on Lochloosa Lake in Hawthorne.
Read More »Panel of Female Community Leaders Speak At PACE Center For Girls
Alachua County’s PACE Center for Girls hosted a panel of five female community leaders on Wednesday morning to encourage and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Read More »For 200 Hours Each Year, This Man Picks Up Litter in Alachua County
Alex Rosenzweig is a familiar face on the streets of Alachua County, picking up litter to help keep his community clean and beautiful. He recently won a national award.
Read More »A House Bill Means Less Training For Cosmetologists In Florida. What Does It Mean For Public Health?
House Bill 15 could deregulate training programs for several occupations including cosmetologists.
Read More »Baths for Braves Gives Korean War Veteran “Bath Crash”
Army Veteran Tony Battaglia was injured while serving in the Korean War and now struggles with everyday tasks such as taking a bath or shower. Fairbanks Construction and the Baths for Braves project are working to change that.
Read More »Shands Hospital Opens Room For Victims Of Sexual Assault
UF Health Shands Hospital opened its new Sexual Assault Nurse Examination room on Wednesday.
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