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Religious groups in Florida share stance on Amendment 4
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Religious groups across Florida are gearing up for November and the outcome of Amendment 4, an amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution. "From a religious perspective, saying, well, every human being is made by God and has dignity," said Frank Pavone,...
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
Gainesville’s Florida Man Reptiles opens doors
In the swampy outskirts of Gainesville, the iconic alligator may steal the show among the reptilian ecosystem. But on Southwest Archer Road, Florida Man Reptiles showcases its very own population of nearly 100 reptiles and amphibians. On July 1, its doors opened to the public to shop from a selection...
Sasse’s abrupt exit leaves big plans unfinished, UF’s future uncertain
Danaya Wright had plans and papers to write. After chairing the UF Faculty Senate during Ben Sasse’s tumultuous first year at the university’s helm, she was behind on her duties as a law professor. The sun was low as she drove home from campus, moments before she received...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Lew Welge
Lew Welge is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face incumbent Leanetta McNealy in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: Your...
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