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The announcement comes ahead of a vote on Thursday that could restrict the number of allowable invasive species in the state.
Read More »UF Scientists Set To Study Spread Of Florida’s Invasive Species
UF Health Surgeons Save ICU Nurse With COVID-19 Through Double-Lung Transplant
UF Health surgeons have successfully performed over ten lung transplants on COVID-19 patients throughout the past year.
Read More »Batman and Robin Recruit Real Life Superheroes To Give Blood
The display at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has different versions of Batman and his sidekick, Robin, from 1966, the '90s and 2016.
Read More »Amy Williams Is A UF Geology Professor During The Day, NASA Scientist By Night
Despite having a busy schedule, Williams reminds us that she has a “normal” life of her own. On Perseverance landing day, her toddler turns 18 months old.
Read More »High-Risk Veterans Under 65 Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine
High-risk veterans under 65 now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine according to a press release issued on Wednesday from the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
Read More »Former Gator Football Player Receives INBONE Total Ankle Replacement
A normal life with full mobility wasn’t included in Dock Luckie’s future plans after hurting his ankle, but as soon as he met Dr. Rull James Toussaint, he regained hope.
Read More »Florida Could Extend Period For Babies To Be Surrendered Anonymously
The changes would allow babies up to 30-days-old to be surrendered anonymously in a 'baby box' that notifies staff through an alarm.
Read More »Dixie, Hamilton, Levy Among Florida Counties With Fewest COVID-19 Deaths
Franklin, Dixie and Glades counties reported the lowest total deaths with 10, 13 and 13 respectively. Levy County reported 24 deaths.
Read More »How Dixie County Is Working To Improve Its Addiction Recovery Services
In 2017, Dixie County was the worst county in the state in opioid-related deaths.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
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