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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have been in emergency need of blood for months.
Read More »Hurricane Ian threatens the already-low local blood supply
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 »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.
Read More »Billy Buchanan And His Rock ‘N Soul Revue Join the Lineup for Fanfares And Fireworks 2018
About playing the music of the '50s and '60s, Billy says, “It doesn’t matter what color you are. It doesn’t matter what age you are. You look out there, man, and they’re all digging it and that just says a lot to me. That just says a lot about the music, its longevity, and how important it is.”
Read More »Former Gainesville Mayor Perry McGriff Jr.’s Life Remembered
Perry McGriff was an adamant blood donor, avid bike rider and a Gator-great. His life's work was recognized and honored at Westside Baptist Church today in front of a congregation of 300.
Read More »Gainesville Community Leaders React To Mass Shooting; Blood Banks At Full Capacity
Gainesville community leaders respond to the mass shooting in Orlando. Blood banks are asking for people to make appointments to donate.
Read More »Valentine’s Day Blood Drive Takes On New Meaning For Gainesville Residents
Gainesville residents host a blood drive on Valentine's Day to honor their grandson who has leukemia.
Read More »Despite Law Change, Not Many Floridians With New Tattoos Are Rushing To Give Blood
Due to a 2012 state law on tattoo parlors, people who received tattoos after Jan. 1 no longer have to wait 12 months to donate blood.
Read More »Gainesville’s LifeSouth Earns License to Manufacture Cord Blood
World Blood Donor Day comes with another reason for celebration this year at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Friday, thanks to an approval for a cord blood manufacturing license from the FDA. LifeSouth is the first blood bank in Florida and fifth in the nation to earn the license.
Read More »April 3, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
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