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The fire rescue team also partnered with the National Guard to send two full semi-trucks of water and MRE’s (meals-ready-to-eat) to Lee County.
Read More »Alachua County Fire Rescue travels south to help after Ian
Need sandbags? Here’s a map
Sandbag information is subject to change based on a multitude of factors including restricted hours and component availability. While we will do our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, please verify the provided information with your local municipality, county or local public safety agency. As Hurricane Ian …
Read More »Florida is planning to make naloxone kits available through county health departments
To address the ongoing opioid crisis, the Florida Department of Health on Wednesday announced a plan to increase access to naloxone throughout the state. The plan is for health departments in all 67 counties to have naloxone kits with two nasal sprays that can be administered without the help of …
Read More »High Schools In North Central Florida Proceed With Prom And Graduation
Now in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have decided to allow proms and graduations since positivity rates continue to decrease. Universal Orlando has cancelled Grad Bash and Gradventure celebrations and plans to resume hosting these events in spring 2022.
Read More »Bradford County Delays Until April Its Search For A County Manager
Until then, the county’s nine departments will continue under the oversight of Will Sexton, the county attorney and interim county manager. It also solidified plans to set up meetings with nearby current and former county managers to gain more insight into the search process.
Read More »Bradford County Unsure Whether To Search For New County Manager
Bradford County’s last day with a full-time county manager was Dec. 31. No one knows who the next one will be – or if and when the county will look for the next one.
Read More »Florida Providers See Increased Demand For Telehealth Visits
In September, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis announced that the state Department of Education would spend $2 million to support the services in 18 rural school districts.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19
Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.
Read More »‘The Need Is All Over Florida’ For Rural Dental Care Access During The Pandemic
A lack of affordable dental care across north central Florida leaves limited options for many, particularly those from low income families. For uninsured patients, ACORN is an low-cost alternative to pricey trips to the ER.
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