Health officials say Floridians can now get edible marijuana, law enforcement officials not thrilled
Wednesday night, and without public announcement, the Florida Department of Health, which oversees medical marijuana, published a new set of rules that will allow...
Health department not consulted before sheriff banned employees from wearing masks
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods believes that there is no real evidence that wearing a mask lessens the spread of COVID-19.
On August 11, the...
COVID-19 updates for Marion and Florida
OCALA, Fla.— DOH-Marion is reporting 315 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of Monday. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
27-year-old...
Need more reasons to eat chocolate? Here you go, doctor’s orders
A new study shows that chocolate can actually help gout flare-ups by decreasing the level of uric acid in the body as well as...
Marion County, April 23, COVID-19 update, 145 cases, including 7-year-old
OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 145 COVID-19 cases as of 6 p.m. April 23, 2020.
The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
...
Temporarily suspension, nursing home and Intermediate Care Facility assessment payments
Tallahassee -- In order to address the financial burden caused by COVID-19, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has issued Emergency Order AHCA...
Marion County update on COVID-19 by zip code
Marion County received confirmation of five additional cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, today. This brings Marion County’s total case count to 55.
The most...
Two Ocala residents die from COVID-19
Two Marion County residents -- an 88-year-old male and a 58-year-old male -- passed away this weekend after contracting COVID-19. Both were Ocala residents....
State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line.
Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it...
Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19
On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county.
An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed...
Rabies alert for Marion County
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert for the area within the following boundaries:
Northwest Highway 320 to...
March 20, COVID-19 update – Marion County, complete updated report for Florida
Last updated on March 20, at 7:15 p.m.
The DOH reported that Marion County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
More information to follow.
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DOH Marion County COVID-19 update
OCALA, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has continued heavy activities this week as part of its response to the...
Florida Department of Education announces additional 2019-20 school year information regarding COVID-19
Tallahassee, Fla. -- On March 17, 2020, the Department of Education and Commissioner Richard Corcoran used executive authority to support the Florida Division of...
Parents say schools are not doing enough to prevent germs from spreading
A recent investigation shows that most Florida school districts might not be doing enough to prevent the germs that cause more serious illnesses.
The investigation...
Hand sanitizer and antifreeze are not the same thing
There have been dozens of posts in regards to hand sanitizer(s) and pets.
In one post, Judith David, wrote, "PET OWNERS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT...
Marion County is offering guidance on mass gatherings regarding COVID-19, after-school activities, sports canceled
OCALA, Fla.—To help protect the health of those most vulnerable to the threat of COVID-19, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County is...
COVID-19 cases in Florida, Daytona Bike Week information
TALLAHASSEE — People ask the same question time, and time again.
Question
Please explain to me how this is any worse than any strain of the...
Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing homes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing...
New coronavirus guidelines include a mandatory self-isolation following certain travels
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware of...