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 »The Gainesville Sun reports the interim will likely continue in the role for the foreseeable future.
Read More »Florida voters made their picks Tuesday in the primary election.
Read More »Voters this fall will be asked to consider a $300 bond issue to help fund the fixes.
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While her experiences unfolded within north central Florida justice systems and Lowell prison, the filmmakers say this is a nationwide issue.
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A 261-page Florida Department of Environmental Protection dam safety report released in March has given the decades-long battle a renewed sense of urgency. What was once a low-hazard structure with no potential for death or flooding has changed as it’s aged.
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Residents across north central Florida are optimistic about the potential impacts of a new law requiring a personal finance class for graduation.
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Teaching shortages in grades K-12 have been prevalent since before the pandemic, according to north central Florida school administrators. However, they say COVID-19 has increased issues for educators.
Read More »Adding a seaport in Palatka has been in talks for several years, but after the Florida Legislature this year approved Putnam County to be added to the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, it’s waiting for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Read More »The 2,200 acres of pine flatwoods on the purchased property had been used for timber production and will be restored by reforestation with longleaf pine and prescribed fire.
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