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The Point, Jan. 30, 2023: UF holds 11th largest number of Native American ancestral remains

January 30, 2023 The Point

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: The University of Florida holds the remains of thousands of Native American ancestors – the 11th largest holding in the U.S. “These are not artifacts, challenge those seeking their return. …

The Point, Dec. 2, 2022: Gators quarterback released on $80,000 bond

December 2, 2022 The Point

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: UF backup quarterback released from jail after child pornography arrest. “Florida Gators backup quarterback was released from jail on an $80,000 bond Thursday, hours after his first court appearance in …

Gainesville Blood Shortage Continues After Height of Pandemic, LifeSouth Says

May 20, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

LifeSouth Community Blood Center is the key blood supplier for hospitals in Gainesville.

Batman and Robin Recruit Real Life Superheroes To Give Blood

February 22, 2021 Florida Good, Health and Science

The display at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has different versions of Batman and his sidekick, Robin, from 1966, the '90s and 2016.

Gainesville Police Officers Donate Blood To Help Local Community

November 28, 2017 Health and Science, Law and public safety

“I had a situation with severe anemia a while back, and I had several blood transfusions that helped save my life,” said Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell. “I’m a believer in it. We’re all looking for a purpose in life, and one purpose in life is to help others..."