Alachua County

Tyler Griffin was motivated to start the business as his father's rheumatoid arthritis caused debilitating pain: "When your dad is sick, you’ll go to all the lengths.”

Three health facilities have been fighting the opioid crisis for several years and are the only providers of naloxone in the county.

Elopements, while relatively rare, can be extremely dangerous, especially for people living with dementia. However, every instance raises concern about accountability, awareness, training and lack of "person-centered care."

An attorney for the plaintiff said students paid fees for transportation, health care and athletics that were not provided because of the shutdown. The lawsuit seeks refunds of those fees, not tuition.

The rebranding is intended to show that the two hospitals are part of a large statewide network of health care providers.

Using emergency services to get tested for COVID was a main factor for the 2021 increase in the region, managers say.

A hepatitis C clinic is one of the board’s projects to help residents in less wealthier areas gain access to needed treatments and care.

According to Ocala police, investigations have shown the drugs responsible for many of the overdose deaths enter the U.S. from Mexico.

The committee decided to draft three action items to present to the county — education, treatment and follow-up. Mental health among children is of particular concern.

This week's decisions in Alachua, Miami-Dade and Broward counties mean all eight school districts that faced state financial penalties because of mask mandates have reversed course.