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U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown is making a last stand in her effort to keep her congressional district from changing.

“It’s been a long time coming and it’s great to see we’re working towards doing something for children globally,” said County Commissioner Lee Pinkoson.

The Zika virus was present in Haiti several months before the first Zika cases were identified in Brazil, new research by infectious-disease specialists at the University of Florida shows.

Ramon Gavarrete will begin work as the next county engineer May 31.

On a breezy Saturday morning, three coaches lined up their students on the edge of an open practice course. Six small boys steadied their clubs, waiting for instruction.

The ramp to Interstate 75 south from Northwest 39th Avenue (State Road 222-Exit 390) will be closed at 11 p.m. Wednesday, weather permitting, to set barrier walls for upcoming construction.

Alachua County's remaining mental health funding for the year will go toward education and problem-prevention in areas where many residents live below the poverty level.

UF Health Shands Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center both received “C” grades in a nonprofit group’s latest report on patient safety.

Cox cable subscribers who still plug their TVs directly into a wall to receive analog signals will have to get a mini box to receive digital signals before channels start to disappear around the end of June.

There’s a FREE lunchtime yoga class at noon at the Tower Road library. Bring your mat and comfy clothes and get in a good stretch.