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What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic

January 8, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.

Florida Providers See Increased Demand For Telehealth Visits

January 6, 2021 Coronavirus, Health and Science

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.

CDC Data Show Florida Ranked The Lowest In Flu Vaccination Rate Among All 50 States

December 1, 2020 Coronavirus, Health and Science

During the coronavirus pandemic, this data adds a newfound urgency to flu season in the state.

UF Students Defy Mask-Wearing Mandate Off Campus: ‘We’re A Very Low-Risk Group’

October 30, 2020 Business and development, Coronavirus, Education

Business owners say they’re left in a dilemma, based on the governor’s order.

UF Study Suggests Kratom Could Treat Opioid Addictions

October 28, 2020 Health and Science

Researchers found that kratom tea alleviated some withdrawal symptoms.

City Of Gainesville To Reopen Playgrounds Beginning Today

October 16, 2020 Arts and Entertainment, Coronavirus

Only several playground will reopen today — the remainder are expected to open by Oct. 23.

Thirteen Alachua County Smoke Shops Violated County Tobacco Age Restriction

October 13, 2020 Business and development, Law and public safety

Thirteen Alachua County smoke shops are in violation of selling tobacco products to people younger than 21 and will go to court on Nov. 19.

First-Time Unemployment Claims Drop In Florida

October 1, 2020 Business and development, Statewide

First-time unemployment claims in Florida dropped nearly 25 percent last week, as bars and craft breweries served drinks again. However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.

DeSantis Vetoes Controversial Vaping Bill

September 10, 2020 Health and Science, Statewide

TALLAHASSEE — Saying the proposal would have driven Floridians “to the hazardous black market,” Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday vetoed a measure that would have banned the sale of nearly all flavored electronic-cigarette products and raised the state’s smoking age from 18 to 21. Attorney General Ashley Moody, Senate President …