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State officials unveiled a new website and numbers Friday for those in vulnerable groups to sign up for immunizations.

A day at sea with Captain Crystal Editor’s Note: During the summer of 2020, a number of area female anglers were nominated as part of an online contest to recognize some of Steinhatchee’s “Top Female Anglers.” Steinhatchee columnist Debra Butler was inspired to interview (and fish with) several of those nominated in an effort to raise awareness of female anglers. The following is the first in a series devoted to local female fishing captains. By DEBRA BUTLER Columnist Ticki...

Alachua County reported 165 new COVID-19 cases and the death of another resident in Thursday’s state health department update.   The resident whose death was newly reported was not affiliated with a long-term care facility, though additional information about the person was not immediately available.   A total of 165 residents have now died from the coronavirus, including at least 62 men and 52 women who ranged in age from 28 to 103. Fifty-two resident deaths are connected to long-term care...

The state health department reported a local positivity rate of 4.12% for new COVID-19 tests.

The state health department reported a local positivity rate of 6.39% for new COVID-19 tests.

The state health department reported a local positivity rate of 7.63% for new COVID-19 tests.

Nearly 140 Neglected Dogs Rescued From Residential Property, Given Second Chance at Life Almost a year after a large-scale dog-hoarding intervention that shocked the animal rescuers to the core, the once-neglected dogs are now enjoying their second chance at life. The rescued pups were put up for adoption into new forever homes; one has even been reunited with his original family, the Humane Society of the United States told The Epoch Times via email. Laura Koivula, the manager of animal crimes...

According to the state’s vaccine report, Alachua County on Friday administered 1,179 vaccine doses, with 824 of those being first doses and 355 being second doses.

Almost 19,000 Alachua County residents have received at least

The state health department reported a local positivity rate of 5.8% for new COVID-19 tests.