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UF Research Could Help Settle Kratom Controversy
Kratom is a legal substance that can be bought at gas stations, smoke shops, kava bars or online. Testimonials from some who have used it and results from preclinical studies suggest that it helps to alleviate pain and manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal, but the unregulated sale of the drug may be encouraging its recreational use as well.
Read More »“Quality Has Got To Be There:” Florida Health Care Chairs Discuss Health Issues In The State
Every chair of Florida's health care policy groups sat on a panel at the Universtiy of Florida on Monday to discuss health care costs and access. This event is the first of its kind at UF.
Read More »Newberry Drug ‘Take Back’ Event Joins Alachua County, National Effort
Newberry's plan to fight opioid addiction, particularly in the youth, includes a six-member task force. The task force, which includes Mayor Jordan Marlowe, had its first meeting earlier in April.
Read More »Nearly 100 People Attend Walk For Children’s Mental Health in Ocala
The event, put on by the Centers, aimed to bring awareness to the many children in Marion County who struggle with mental health issues and disabilities.
Read More »UF Doctor Named State Surgeon General
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named a top University of Florida doctor and professor as the state’s next surgeon general.
Read More »Gov. DeSantis Rolls Out $91.3 Billion Budget Focused On Environment And Education
Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented his proposed budget today, offering a guideline to state legislators as they gear up for the legislative session that begins March 5. The Legislature must approved a budget before convening.
Read More »City Of Newberry Creates Task Force To Fight Opioid Crisis
Newberry will escalate the fight against opioid addiction in March with a five-member task force dedicated to solving the crisis. While the Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition does not have specific statistics on opioid addiction in Newberry, they claim nearly ten percent of middle and high school students …
Read More »Photos: Florida’s New Cabinet Members Sworn In At State Capitol
100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2018
Corrine Brown began her prison sentence, Alachua County and Gainesville leaders squabbled over seemingly every issue large and small, and six weeks into the new year, the Valentine’s Day school shooting in Parkland changed much about what was to unfold. It was a busy year in local and statewide Florida …
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