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The east wing of the neonatal unit at UF Health Shands Children’s hospital is reopening after almost 10 months of renovation.
Read More »Shands Unveils Changes To Its Neonatal Care Unit
University of Florida Leads State Universities — In Total Debt
While state debt has declined 9.5 percent over the past five years, debt for Florida’s state universities has risen by 41 percent, according to a report reviewed Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet. State debt has fallen by $2.7 billion in that period, for a total debt of …
Read More »Man With Alzheimer’s, 86, Dies In Gainesville Pedestrian Crash
Nathan Gambles stepped into the road, and a black Mazda hit him.
Read More »Five-Year-Old, Miss K, Battles Rare Disorder
Kendall Lewis, or self-declared Miss K, has fought the rare disorder, VACTERL association, since birth, but maintains a sense of humor and fiery spirit.
Read More »Police: Teen Shoots Another Teen In Face In Gainesville
Austin Gregory Dow, a 17-year-old Gainesville resident, was charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly shooting at a car with three people in it.
Read More »Healthcare Divide: East Gainesville Residents Struggle To Find Accessible Healthcare
Ralph Rutledge of East Gainesville had four tumors on his vocal cords. Lung cancer. As a regular patient, he spent close to six hours a week on a bus.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State Senate District 8
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Police: Gainesville Woman Knocks Boiling Water Onto Boyfriend, Baby
The baby suffered second-degree burns to his chest and left arm. The burns account for 5 percent of his total body surface area and may require skin grafting at a later time.
Read More »Museum Exhibit Explores Alachua County’s Medical Past
A museum exhibit will bring a bronze Florida Book Award winner to Gainesville.
Read More »Putnam County Child In Critical Condition After Dog Attack
At the time of the release, he was in surgery and listed in critical condition.
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