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Here's how a variety of north central Florida counties stack up, according to an annual report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Read More »Report: Union, Putnam Counties Are Among Florida’s Worst For Health Outcomes In 2018
Muscular Dystrophy Association To Host “Muscle Walk” In Gainesville
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will host its first Muscle Walk in Gainesville after recent developments in university research.
Read More »Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Expanding Due To Increased Needs
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is adding a new wing to its Sid Martin Bridge House residence hall.
Read More »How Would Excluding Soda From SNAP Benefits Program Affect Consumers And Businesses?
If signed, how would this legislative initiative affect Gainesville families and businesses, as well as the soda industry?
Read More »Mobile Farmers Market Offers Affordable, Accessible Produce To Gainesville Residents
A United States Department of Agriculture-funded project called "Fresh Wagon" provides fresh produce to Gainesville residents at a low cost.
Read More »In Dixie County, Community Battles Opioid Use in Teens
In 2015, rural Dixie County, Florida ranked among the highest in the state for opioid-related deaths. Now, less than one year after Gov. Rick Scott declared opioid addiction a statewide emergency in May, opioid deaths in the county have declined—but prevention efforts in children and teens persist.
Read More »Loaves of Luv: Nourishing Physically and Spiritually
Three University of Florida students take time each week out of their studies to bake challah bread for the people who need a little extra love and care. What started off as a pastime is now a weekly tradition and a nonprofit corporation founded in Gainesville.
Read More »How Is The Flu Affecting Hospitals And Doctors’ Offices In Gainesville?
The 2017-2018 flu season has been one of the worst in recent years, and like the rest of the country, Gainesville is feeling its impact.
Read More »Local Dentistry Professionals Partner For Free Dental Care Event
Local dentistry professionals join efforts to provide more than $70,000 worth of free cleanings, fillings and extractions on Saturday to the first 100 patients.
Read More »Space Sports Car Now Flying Toward Asteroid Belt Beyond Mars
The world's first space sports car is cruising toward the asteroid belt, well beyond Mars.
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