Joel Scharnhorst, an IT professional, spoke to Rotary Monday with tips on how to spot and avoid phishing attempts.Scharnhorst said phishing is an attempt to take your credentials, typically to steal your money.Scharnhorst said a major sign of phishing is urgency, telling you that you need to take action now. He said many times, scammers will claim to be from law enforcement or governmental agencies, … Continue reading Joel Scharnhorst shares tips to avoid phishing at Rotary meeting

SubmittedFebruary is American Heart Month, and HCA Florida Healthcare is asking more North Central Floridians to become lifesavers by learning CPR. The American Heart Association notes hands-only CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.Bronson resident Darryl McGinnes’s story is a great example of the critical importance of knowing CPR. Darryl collapsed and went into … Continue reading HCA Florida Healthcare urges North Central Florida residents to learn CPR

SubmittedPalms Medical Group is proud to announce its recognition as the 2026 Business of the Year by the Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce, which was presented during the Chamber’s 2026 Annual Banquet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.This honor reflects more than business achievement, it underscores decades of trust, loyalty, and partnership between Palms Medical Group and the community that first made its work possible. Founded … Continue reading Palms Medical Group Celebrates 55 Years with Business of the Year Award

Florida Highway Patrol released a motorist advisory for a 100-acre prescribed burn near State Road 26 and SE 90th Avenue near the Alachua-Gilchrist line. “Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area as visibility may deteriorate quickly especially during the nighttime and early morning hours,” the release said. FHP said motorists should reduce their speed and use their low-beam headlights. Continue reading FHP Motorist Advisory: 100-acre prescribed burn near Alachua-Gilchrist line near SR 26

SubmittedHCA Florida Healthcare expressed appreciation to the Levy County Board of County Commissioners for approving a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) at its meeting last week. The COPCN is required to base air ambulance services, operated by Air Methods, in Levy County.HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to partner with Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service, to provide air ambulance services for … Continue reading HCA Florida Healthcare and Air Methods Partner to provide air ambulance services to North Central Florida

SubmittedThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. This is a significant achievement, as more than 575 nursing units from around the country applied for the award in 2025.“We are incredibly proud of our NICU team for earning this prestigious Silver Beacon … Continue reading Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital recognized for excellence