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Those traveling north on I-75 are encouraged to use caution around mile marker 436. One lane is currently open.

The University of Florida has upgraded to brighter, whiter lights in 11 of their 13 garages. With almost all the garages finished, UFPD says that the students feel safer, but the lights themselves will not prevent crimes.

Flu shots were offered instead of FluMist on Thursday at the University of Florida. Control Flu Alachua County canceled two FluMist clinics that were scheduled to come to the campus.

University of Florida Health started a clinical trial to test different types of blood cancers. The goal of the trial is to progress in the cure for cancer by testing the DNA of cancer patients to see which treatments are most effective.

Local psychologist, Kathy Funke, has been helping students of all ages succeed in the classroom for more than 30 years. Hundreds of children with special needs have benefitted from her services.

Olivia is a volunteer at UF Health Shands Hospital. She is quite familiar with the protocol; she checks in at the front desk at the beginning of her 2-hour shift, dons her volunteer nametag, listens closely to instructions and is always maintained on a leash. Olivia, a 4-year-old pit bull, …

After five cycles of chemotherapy and 13 surgeries for Stage 1 lymphoma, Francisco Lourenco hand-wrote a nine-page book on his cancer experiences for other cancer patients at UF Health.

Gainesville House of God plans to donate 100 percent of its proceeds from its annual pumpkin patch to feeding centers locally and in Guatemala.

Florida has the highest job growth rate among the most populous states and the third highest rate in the nation. Alachua County boasts a long history of low unemployment rates and steady job growth rates and works to continue attracting new business.

The new UF Mindfulness project organized a meditation mob on Thursday at Library East to help students step back from the busy lives of college and find ways to relieve stress.