-Photo: Courtesy American Heart Association
By Tami Stevenson
With a unanimous vote by the House and Senate and Governor DeSantis signing the bill (HB 157) the same day it landed on his desk, along with 43 other bills he signed that day, CPR and first aid training for students will be taught in public schools. This measure will potentially save countless lives with a perpetual army of young people being equipped with this instruction each year.
Storefront photo of the Live Oak location. -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
Staff Reports
Futch’s Tractor Depot is excited to announce they have acquired Gordon Tractor at the Live Oak and Madison locations.
By Tami Stevenson
Gainesville, Fla., – Monday, Governor DeSantis signed more than 40 bills into law. One of those bills was HB 751, for the City of Gainesville, which allows a new food truck park, where the food trucks are stationary, located within Gainesville’s Innovation District, to sell alcoholic beverages.
Group photo of some of the kids and counselors that attended the 49th Annual Suwannee Parks & Recreation Tennis Camp. -Photo by Vivian Chastain
Rev. Larry Jelks, of Mayo, officiated over the dedication ceremony, held last month. -Photo by Joyce Johns
Young infants produce strong immune response to SARS-CoV-2, study finds
A new study, published by the University of Bristol, UK, finds young infants have strong resistance to severe COVID-19.
Young infants show strong immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, new research has found. In particular, compared with adults, young infants produce relatively high levels of antibodies and immune cells that can specifically protect against COVID-19.
FREE State-Supported COVID-19 Vaccination event, June 15-16, 2021, at UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County.
In loving Memory of Ruth Anne White
Age 89, of McAlpin, Florida, May 23, 1931 - May 14, 2021
Painting: “Gifts My Father Gave Me” by Je’ Czaja Mordon
Staff Reports
Chief Justice Charles Canady, Friday, issued an order allowing courts around Florida to lift requirements to wear masks and distance from others while in courtrooms during proceedings. Improved health measurements, increased vaccination rates, and updated official health guidance all prompted the changes.
