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The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
Meet Thomas Olmsted, Gainesville’s Godfather of Collecting
COVID-19 has kept Thomas Olmsted confined to his apartment, and opportunities to collect have been hard to come by. Still, the pull of collecting remains.
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 »Gainesville’s Chinese Schools Aim To Preserve Cultural Instruction Virtually
Gainesville is home to two of Florida's 11 Chinese heritage schools, according to the National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools.
Read More »Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
Veterinarians in Florida were deemed essential workers in March, so their work didn’t stop when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read More »Ahead Of Christmas, A 3-Year Prison Sentence In Fatal Drunken Driving Crash
Adam J. Mandel, 20, of Weston also lost his driver’s license for life under the sentence imposed by Alachua Circuit Judge Mark Moseley.
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 »Florida Football, Dan Mullen Sanctioned For NCAA Recruiting Violations
The University of Florida has been given a year of probation by the NCAA.
Read More »Florida’s Keyontae Johnson Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Collapse
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital Tuesday.
Read More »Jacksonville Police Officer Battles ALS With The Help Of Community
Judge has been a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years and is currently serving as an assistant chief officer.
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