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Fifty-two years later, Hawthorne is facing a possible closure yet again.
Read More »This Isn’t The First Time Hawthorne’s Only Middle/High School Has Faced Closure
A Blood Plane: How Air Travel Solved LifeSouth’s Distribution Problems
Flying eight hours a night 363 days of the year, LifeSouth Community Blood Center’s single-engine turbo prop plane has saved lives for the last 15 years by getting critical blood supplies to patients across the Southeast faster.
Read More »Medical Ambulances In The Sky, Saving Lives One Flight At A Time
While Gainesville locals lie asleep, aircraft from University Air Center may be flying in the night sky over their house on the way to save a life. Timing is crucial whenever a human organ becomes available following a recent death. And regardless of the hour, flights transport medical teams affiliated with University …
Read More »Why Athletes Can Make It To College Without Knowing They Have A Heart Condition
The University of Florida football geared up for the season with this weekend's Orange and Blue game, but one player on scholarship was unable to suit up due to a medical condition — one he'll live with for life.
Read More »With State-Mandated School Closure Threat Looming, Hawthorne Students Begin FSA Testing
The school is on the brink of closure, and the scores students receive on the FSA matter now more than ever.
Read More »Waldo Might Get A New Charter School
The city of Waldo proposed to open a charter school in what used to be the Waldo Community School building.
Read More »FWC To Conduct Aerial Spray Of Herbicide On Orange Lake
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be conducting an aerial spray of herbicide on Orange Lake on Friday to balance the lake's habitat by eliminating excess willow trees. The trees currently add up to double what is ideal for the Orange Lake environment, and stop the lake from having more diverse vegetation.
Read More »Despite Decline In Racing World, Gainesville Raceway’s Audiences Grow
While the racing world has seen declines in popularity, Gainesville Raceway has still seen an increase in ticket sales and participation.
Read More »Health Clinic ‘Inspires’ UF Student Volunteers To Offer Care
The fluorescent lights burn and buzz above patients sitting in the waiting room. It’s quiet. People sit in rows of blue-cushioned waiting room chairs for their chance to see a physician. Some don’t have addresses. Others have limited or no insurance. And on the other side of the waiting room …
Read More »How Is The Flu Affecting Hospitals And Doctors’ Offices In Gainesville?
The 2017-2018 flu season has been one of the worst in recent years, and like the rest of the country, Gainesville is feeling its impact.
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