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The University of Florida and Shands is beginning the next phase in the evolution of the Shands Hospital for Children. Senior vice president for Health Affairs and President of the UF & Shands Health System, Dr. David Guzick , presented plans for the project at a recent press conference at Shands. He says the current …
Read More »Gainesville immigration attorney speaks on possible problems for crash victim
Lidiane Carmo, 15, from Marietta, Georgia remains in Shands Hospital because of the serious injuries she sustained in the I-75 accidents this past weekend. Her entire family died in the crash including her mother, father, sister and uncle. The family members moved to the U.S. from Brazil and are undocumented. Some reports have …
Read More »Low visibility once again shuts down both lanes of U.S. 441 and I-75 in parts of Alachua County
The Florida Highway Patrol has closed parts of Interstate 75 and U.S. 441 this morning because of low visibility in the same area where 10 people died in a multiple-vehicle crash early Sunday. Drivers are encouraged to call 511 for highway information. In addition to the 10 fatalities on Sunday at least 18 …
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