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Officials identify family of 4 killed from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Marion County
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (175+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials have shared the identities of a family of four who died in Marion County due to likely carbon monoxide poisoning. Marion County Sheriff's deputies say Yohan Sanchez, 33, Rebeca Santos, 37, Michael Melendez, 15, and Samuel Sanchez, 2, were found…...
UF Health names senior vice president for supply chain
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (76+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - UF Health officials announced a change in leadership on Monday. Tedd Comerford has been named Senior Vice President for Supply Chain for the UF Health Clinical Enterprise. TRENDING: Potential jurors questioned about possible bias during jury selection…...
Doctor adopts little boy who faced heart surgery all alone: ‘It was meant to be’
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (485+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) - A young Nebraska boy with congenital heart disease went from lonely hospital rooms to a loving family when his doctor adopted him. When pediatric anesthesiologist Amy Beethe first met True, he was 4 years old in a hospital…...
This state is telling people to stop foraging after 4 die from eating toxic mushrooms
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (114+ words) (CNN) " Health officials in California are warning people to stop eating wild mushrooms. Four people have died and dozens more have fallen ill since November because California is home to two highly toxic mushrooms. One of them is called the…...
Pickleball injuries rise as older adults push themselves too hard, doctor warns
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (308+ words) HOLYOKE, Mass. (Aging Untold) " Pickleball, a mashup of ping-pong, tennis and badminton, has been around since 1965, but has recently exploded in popularity. While the sport offers numerous social and physical benefits, there's also a growing list of injuries that could…...
Ocala community rallies behind local battling cancer at Super Bowl fundraiser
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (381+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -This Super Bowl Sunday, the community is gathering for much more than just the big game. At Ocala Bets, organizers have combined the excitement of Super Sunday with a powerful fundraiser to support a local woman facing…...
High Springs Fire Department launches free Narcan distribution program
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (149+ words) High Springs Fire Department launches free Narcan distribution program'WCJB High Springs Fire Department launches free Narcan distribution program UF survey seeks farmer input on crop and livestock damage from cold weather Columbia County to move Richardson Sixth Grade Academy students…...
2 children, 2 adults found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Marion County
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (98+ words) 2 children, 2 adults found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Marion County'WCJB 2 children, 2 adults found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Marion County UF survey seeks farmer input on crop and livestock damage from cold weather High Springs Fire…...
Smile! Hundreds Gather for Family Dentist Event.
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (145+ words) Smile! Hundreds Gather for Family Dentist Event.WCJB GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Families from across Alachua County journeyed to the UF school of Dentistry for their annual Super Sealant Saturday. This event aims to help children ages 1 through 17 have a more…...
University of Florida confirms measles outbreak in Alachua County, on campus
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (83+ words) The University of Florida issued guidance to students and staff after the Florida Department of Health confirmed two cases of measles in Alachua County ... University of Florida confirms measles outbreak in Alachua County, on campus Dunnellon officials share details on…...