Podcasts about alachua county

It's called the Citizen's Academy, and it's become a school for county commissioners in Alachua County. Listen as Commissioner Mary Alford tells us how that program got her to run for office. Now in office, she is among other projects, creating homes and solving housing challenges in her progressive county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

The pickleball bracket challenge is an annual tournament benefitting charitable work through Pepine Gives. Betsy Pepine detailed community events this month and how proceeds make a difference in Alachua County

From the National title celebrations to the football Spring Game, preventing problems and fan safety are priorities. Capt. Chris Sims updates law enforcement on-site, and local crime from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office

A proposed home development in Alachua County threatens the Floridan Aquifer. John Quarterman is the Suwannee Riverkeeper working with a group of concerned citizens in north central Florida and south central Georgia to protect a vast, interconnected basin of waterways flowing into the Suwanee River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.Check out our new "Florida Black History" YouTube channel with interviews from previous episodes related to Black History subjects in Florida.Every Saturday morning, "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive our "Florida Conservation Newsletter," a roundup of environmental news and headlines from around the state. Only $5 per month for exclusive access.And don't forget Craig's latest book, "Welcome to Florida: True Tales from America's Most Interesting State."

This Friday's annual event is again sold out, benefitting the work of ARC-Alachua County to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled. Mark Swain and Mark Johnson go in-depth on how the monies raised makes a difference.

The latest steps to improve the working environment for deputies with Capt. Chris Sims, Public Information Officer for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

The recent discrimination jury verdict against a former Alachua County Sheriff, a carjacking by a just released inmate, and continuing positive results of the gun violence initiatives in Alachua County and Gainesville, with Capt. Chris Sims of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

The date, Friday April 4that Hawkstone Golf and Country Club. The scramble benefits the work of ARC-Alachua County to make a difference in the lives of the developmentally disabled. Executive Director Mark Swain and Development & PR Director Mark Johnson on registration for the limited playing positions, and details on this year's event. Enter at 352-246-3516

‼️LEIGH DUNDAS BLOWS WHISTLE on FLORIDA'S CHILD RAPISTS‼️ This critical, time sensitive episode was just recorded with Brad Wozny of THE SOVEREIGN SOUL Show & International Human Rights Attorney, Leigh Dundas.   Leigh discusses one of the most heinous, Landmark child rape and perverse trafficking cases still happening in Alachua County, home to the NCAA Division 1 school, the University of Florida. Do you know any Patriotic Freedom Fighters in Florida?  Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order to investigate many of the law enforcement and judiciary across Alachua Country given it has a 300% increase in reported rapes of men, women, little girls and boys "above the State of Florida's reported numbers".  Husbands, Fathers, Wives, Mothers, and Students are gathering with Leigh Dundas on Monday, January 6th at the Alachua County Family Justice Center on  201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 to raise massive awareness to the continued child rape, torture, and human trafficking epidemic happening in this community, and throughout the State. We encourage all listeners to Share this episode's Critical, Empowering Information with their friends and family…  . The MAHA-Approved, POWERFUL X39 wellness Patch naturally activates your STEM CELLS! Developed for Navy

Murder conviction, latest criminal investigations, cold weather driving tips, and getting ready for the newly elected Alachua County Sheriff, with Public Information Officer Art Forgey on the Thursday Bob Rose Show 12-5-24

The organization FACT, Farming Alachua County Together, is mounting opposition to a proposed outdoor entertainment facility in the Melrose area. The issues surround land use in Alachua County and the Wildflowers Music Park with Brandy McKinney on the Bob Rose Show Monday 11-25-24

Arrest of juvenile in a recent shooting that sent an associate to the hospital, a stolen vehicle found in a local spring, plus recent detention officer moves and public safety efforts amid transition to a new sheriff. Alachua County Sheriff's Office spokesman Art Forgey on the Thursday Bob Rose Show for 11-21-24

The Tuesday “What's Buggin' You” segment for 11-19-24

Update with Alachua County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Art Forgey, including the latest criminal arrests, warnings about scams, and the coming transition after the election of Sheriff-elect Chad Scott

Wednesday “What's Buggin' You” segment for 11-6-24

Local candidates struggled amid Trump's resounding victory. What results mean, what's next in the Sheriff's race, with Tim Marden, head of the Alachua County Republican Party on the Wednesday Bob Rose Show for 11-6-24

Local candidates, issues, state amendments and running up the national popular vote are all critical reasons for voters to stay in possible long lines and making your voice heard. Ray Holtz, Vice Chair of the Alachua County Republicans on the Tuesday Bob Rose Show for 11-5-24

The Alachua County voter initiative over single member district representation on the County Commission is confusing, and there are court challenges. Former County Republican chair Stafford Jones clears up what's at stake, what the language means, and how to vote.

This Saturday is an event to properly dispose of medications, the DEA Takeback Day at 2 county locations. Teens arrested after a chase, gun crimes, taken to the sheriff's “hotel”. The campaign to recover stolen guns and take guns out of the hands of violent youth, the successful teen driving challenge, and safety initiatives with Public Information Officer Art Forgey with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Dilapidated roads need proper repair, but unused Wild Spaces tax funds are misdirected toward unneeded purchases. Elizabeth Ann Doebler outlines her top issues in the race for Alachua County Commission Dist. 1 seat.

Roads, jobs, supporting businesses, high taxes and concerns the county is taking farm land off tax rolls for climate initiatives…top issues in the race for Alachua County Commission with GOP candidate Jenn Garrett

Voters in Alachua County have local issues on the ballot. State Sen. Keith Perry on the questionable need for renewal of the Alachua County School's tax, the possibility of giving proper representation to Alachua County citizens by voting ‘no' for continuing at-large representation, and keeping Gainesville Regional Utilities out of the hands of the Gainesville City Commission.

The Alachua County property tax and sales tax initiative is on the November ballot again this year. The surtax has been renewed every four years since 2008. Details on expenditures and needs with Jackie Johnson, Director of Communications and Community Initiatives, on the Monday Bob Rose Show for 10-14-24

Overnight emergencies and power outages with sporadic, and Alachua County anticipates a quick return to normal. Creek, river and lake flooding with remain a concern in the coming week. Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey discussed worries for law enforcement in St. Lucie that sustained massive damage.

Hurricane Milton will directly affect all Alachua County residents. Safety and preparation information, 311 activation, I-75 travel and pending shelter update for Alachua County with Public Information Officer Mark Sexton on the Bob Rose Show for Tuesday 10-8-24

Restoration efforts continue, with 2,500 GRU customers still off line and approximately 10,000 without power in Alachua County. The magnitude of Gainesville damage was severe, in a mid-state city that never experiences such high wind intensity. Gainesville Regional Utilities' CEO Ed Bielarski outlined the work that has been done, and hopes that the City will allow more reduction of the tree canopy in vulnerable areas to prevent such extensive damage.

Crime solving update, the need to stop speeding on roads, and saluting great detective work with Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey on the Thursday Bob Rose Show 9-12-24

Alachua County deputies are receiving a pay increase, but not as much as fought for by Sheriff Emery Gainey. And an arrest of man facing an additional 303 charges for harassing victims of crimes he is previously facing. ACSO Public Information Officer Art Forgey on the Bob Rose Show 8-29-24

Tuesday ‘sound off' on the “What's Buggin' You” segment for 8-13-24

School is starting locally, and ACSO is honoring school crossing guards while training folks.  Update on several solved crimes and busted scams, and a salute to the Valor of first responders and law enforcement, on the Bob Rose Show for Thursday 8-1-24  

Alachua County award-winning sniper team, and reviewing what is known and unknown in Trump's rally security, with Public Information Officer Art Forgey at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Gary Pigott, CAA is the Alachua Co. AD and today he shares his story along with some cool Best Practices! Gary was also a longtime director with the FHSAA and one the first staff members that I got to know when I first came to Florida back in 2000! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/support

Keeping safe for July 4th holiday weekend, stolen guns continuing problem, a new Florida law gives a safe place for child custody exchanges at Sheriff's offices, with Art Forgey, Public Information Officer with the Alachua County Sheriff's Officer on the Bob Rose Show 7-2-24 

In this episode, FSA speaks with Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey.  A veteran of the Office who began his career in 1982, he rose through the ranks holding leadership positions in numerous areas of the sheriff's office operations.  Then, after a 25-year career with the sheriff's office, Sheriff Gainey became the Director of Law Enforcement & Victim Services for three Florida Attorneys General as well as the Sheriff of Marion County in 2016. We cover many other important public safety topics, but also learn about why serving as a board member for the Florida Special Olympics was such an honor and a great way to support the amazing work they do every day. 

When investigators in Alachua County, Florida discovered the remains of two people among the charred ruins of a burned down shack and a letter in a nearby car that seemed to explain the entire scene, police in two states thought they were on the brink of closing a multiple murder case that started all the way north in New Hampshire. But as experts attempted to identify the two people found in that shack, doubt started to poke glaring holes in the case.If you haven't already, go back one episode and listen to Part 1 of this series. You'll want to hear where this case all began in Jackson, New Hampshire. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email at helpline@nami.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 / For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: 1-888-628-9454 View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/malcolmelizabethandpagejenningspart2 Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Ted Yoho! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ The Memory of Stuart McRae! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Coach HOG! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Ted Yoho! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Len Cabrera of the Alachua Chronicle discussing his research on crime in Alachua County! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Ted Yoho! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Dr. Marion Mass—co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Tribute To Bill Carr, Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Dr. Larry Smith, chair of Preserve Rural Property Values! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ The Other Foot! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics with ~ Ted Yoho! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics on ~Coach Hog's locker room. Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast, Professor Emeritus will be discussing various topics on ~ Odds and Ends + Open Line Friday! Along with this, he will discuss local Alachua County news, weather, and more! LIVE 9 A.M. every weekday!

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Founder of The Lady Law Shield and Protective Wellness, Bridget Truxillo. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences as a former Deputy Sheriff in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Bridget started out in Patrol, but very quickly transferred to the  Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also became the only female member of  the SWAT team. During her time in the NOCU, Bridget routinely conducted undercover buys of narcotics and effectuated many arrest and search warrants as a result of her undercover operations. While on the SWAT team, Bridget participated in serving search warrants, active shooter and hostage situations, competed twice in SWAT Round-up International  (an International SWAT competition), as well as many hundreds of hours of training. Although being a Deputy Sheriff allowed Bridget to serve the public, Bridget realized she wanted to find a way to serve the law enforcement and first responder community directly so she left law enforcement to attend law school as a means to glean the knowledge and skills necessary for this purpose. After 13+ years practicing law in civil litigation, Bridget was able to curate a unique business dedicated to representing and supporting law enforcement officers and first responders. Today, Bridget and Dennis discuss tips for woman in law enforcement, importance of departments looking out for their men and women, seeing, validating and hearing your fellow co-workers, not taking things personal, legal advise and not controlling the nature of the job. Find out more about Bridget & Protective Wellness here: https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, August 31st, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter The annual Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a conference like no other… the festivities kick off every year, with beer & Psalms! The Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a gathering of rowdy Christians from all walks of life, and from all over the country, who want to glorify God and build God-honoring families, businesses, and churches. This one-of-a-kind event transcends traditional boundaries, blending faith, culture, and a zest for life into a vibrant tapestry of ideas and interactions. Attendees from all walks of life gather here to engage in spirited discussions, celebrate shared values, and forge connections. From thought-provoking talks to uproarious laughter and CrossPolitic live shows, the Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a celebration of King Jesus. So buckle up as we Fight, Laugh & Feast, with beer & Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our awesome vendors, and of course, our CrossPolitic Live Shows this october 11-14th. Visit fightlaughfeast.com to sign up today. That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-idalia-landfall-florida-big-bend-category-3-tens-thousands-without-power Hurricane Idalia makes landfall over Florida's Big Bend as a Category 3, hundreds of thousands without power Hurricane Idalia made landfall over Florida’s Gulf Coast as a "catastrophic" Category 3 storm Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without power, officials said. It has since been downgraded to a Category 1 storm. Idalia produced storm surges that reached several feet in some areas and brought damaging winds that howled up to 130 miles per hour at one point, according to the National Hurricane Center. It also caused flooding that completely encompassed Floridian roadways when it passed the Apalachee Bay and made landfall over Florida's Big Bend region, where the peninsula merges into the Panhandle. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he had directed law enforcement to "protect people's property. "We are not going to tolerate any looting in the aftermath of a natural disaster. I mean it's just ridiculous that you would try to do something like that on the heels of an almost Category 4 hurricane hitting this community," DeSantis said. He warned would-be looters that they could very well be walking into the home of a Second Amendment advocate. "I've seen signs in people's yards, and I would say it's probably here, ‘You Loot, We Shoot.’ You never know what's behind that door," DeSantis said. President Biden said he had spoken with the governors of states most impacted by the storm and vowed all federal assistance, including 1,500 personnel and 900 Coast Guard personnel throughout the southeast. "Federal teams on the ground are going to continue to work with the first responders in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, to get people to safety," Biden said. At least two people have died in vehicle accidents since the storm made landfall, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In Pasco County, a 40-year-old male lost control of his Ford Ranger and collided into a tree after driving too fast for the weather conditions, while a 59-year-old male died in Alachua County after his Toyota Tacoma plunged into a ditch and crashed into a nearby tree line, officials said. The storm has been impacting Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Dowling Park, Lake City, Cedar Key, Chiefland, Newberry, Cross City, Apalachicola, and Perry. Its impact will also be felt in Orlando, Spring Hill, Bradenton, Bartow, Ocala, Lake Placid, Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. By 11 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was a Category 1, with sustained winds of 90 mph, and its impact was being felt in Georgia, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Authorities continue to urge caution as, despite the slight decline, the storm remains dangerous and potentially life-threatening. More than 340,000 Americans were without power as Idalia continued to blast Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolina, according to Fox Weather. Further outages are expected as the storm continues pummeling the state as Idalia continues its northeast path to Georgia, the Carolinas and then the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee had called Idalia "an unprecedented event" as it rapidly intensified over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and obtained Category 4 status within 24 hours. It downgraded slightly, officially becoming a high-end Category 3 storm when it made landfall, before downgrading again. The NWS also said "no one" has witnessed a storm strengthen to such magnitude in such a short time. https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/08/30/trump-raises-more-than-20-million-in-august-n574661#google_vignette’ Trump raises more than $20 million in August Donald Trump has raised $20M in August, according to his campaign. Since he was processed in the Fulton County jail and had a mugshot taken, he has raised more than $9.4M. Despite the multiple indictments and the first-ever presidential mugshot, his contributors continue to send in campaign contributions. The campaign knew the mugshot would be a money-maker and fundraising came swiftly as soon as it was released. The angry scowl seen around the world is marketed on various merchandise on Trump’s website. Trump haters are buying up merchandise on other sites and displaying their purchases on social media like it is a badge of honor. “Since the moment my mugshot was plastered all over the Internet in a vicious attempt to wrongfully turn me into a criminal, our movement has RAISED $9 MILLION from grassroots patriots like YOU,” Trump said in a statement released by the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee on Tuesday. “In fact, our campaign recorded its SINGLE GREATEST FUNDRAISING DAY EVER,” the 77-year-old said of his Georgia surrender bounty. His fundraising numbers spiked once the mugshot was released – which it immediately was – with supporters particularly pleased with the “never surrender” slogan. Critics noted the irony since the mugshot was taken when he surrendered to authorities to be processed at the jail. The merchandise sales are impressive so far. The totals reported include 36,000 T-shirts, 24,000 coffee mugs and 8,600 posters. One thing that people talk about is the amount of money Trump is spending on legal bills and how a lot of those bills are being paid by campaign donations. It’s being reported that the mugshot merchandise money is being earmarked by the campaign for political and campaign activities and won’t be used to cover legal expense. Trump has spent tens of millions of dollars on legal bills since the season of indictments began. Altogether, Trump is facing 91 counts in all four indictments. Trump raised $5M in the first 48 hours after the indictment in Manhattan and $10M over five days. After the indictment over the mishandling of classified documents, his campaign said it raised $6.6M. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said that last Friday was the biggest fundraising day for the Trump campaign so far, with $4.18M raised on the day alone. Trump’s mugshot was taken on Thursday night. https://nypost.com/2023/08/29/chicago-tv-news-reporter-on-assignment-to-cover-thefts-robbed-of-video-camera-at-gunpoint/ Chicago TV news reporter on assignment to cover thefts robbed of video camera at gunpoint A pair of Chicago journalists were held up at gunpoint by three men wearing ski masks — while covering the spate of robberies and carjackings that plagued the Windy City over the weekend, according to local police and news outlets. A Univision Chicago reporter and a cameraman were set to do a live shot in the upscale Wicker Park section at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday when a black SUV and a gray sedan pulled up alongside them, according to the news site CWBChicago. The two male journalists — one 28 and the other 42 — were standing near the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Ave. when “three unknown male offenders exited the vehicles, wearing ski masks and displaying firearms,” Chicago police officials told The Post on Tuesday. The thugs made off with their video camera before fleeing, cops said. No injuries were reported and none of the suspects were in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, police said. The brazen attack was part of a spree that involved at least 30 others who were either robbed or carjacked in the crime-ravaged city on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to local authorities. Luis Godinez, the vice president of Univision Chicago, circulated an email to employees confirming that their colleagues were the ones who were robbed, according to the news site Block Club Chicago. The fact that the news personnel were now part of the story is “total irony,” the Univision reporter, who wished to remain anonymous, told the site. “As a journalist, you never want to be the story, right?” the reporter told Block Club Chicago. Earlier this month, a Chicago TV news videographer had two of his phones robbed while preparing to cover a news conference on the city’s West Side. Law enforcement officials have yet to make arrests in those cases, according to reports. https://beckernews.com/99-of-fatalities-in-united-states-not-primarily-caused-by-covid-19-cdc-data-51670/ 99% of Fatalities in United States Not Primarily Caused by Covid-19: CDC Data Despite the rampant fear being spread in the U.S. media about new Covid subvariants, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Infection cast doubt on any cause for alarm. CDC statistics reveal that only 1% of all weekly deaths across the United States are attributed to Covid-19. For the week ending on August 19, the CDC’s Covid dashboard reports 324 Covid-related fatalities, constituting a mere 1.7% of all deaths during that period. Although the percentage of deaths due to Covid for the week ending August 19 reflects a minor uptick from the prior week, it is substantially lower than the pandemic’s apex, when the CDC cited Covid as the cause of nearly one in three deaths. Data highlights that states such as Washington, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York are experiencing higher rates of Covid-induced deaths. Maryland and Florida lead with 3.4%, while Washington, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New York are around the 2% mark. In contrast, more than 24 states recorded between one and nine Covid-related deaths for the week ending August 19. Additional data points out that the fatality rate is marginally higher among women than men, and is most elevated among individuals aged 75 and older. This latest data may offer some comfort at a time when anxieties are escalating across the country due to the spread of highly transmissible new Covid variants, resulting in an increase in infections and hospitalizations, as well as the reintroduction of certain Covid mandates. Recently detected variants like EG.5 (Eris) and BA.8.26 (Pirola) have emerged in multiple countries, including the United States. These variants have undergone extensive mutations, making them potentially more adept at dodging vaccine and natural immunity, and contributing to a rise in infections. Despite the appearance of these variants, infections in the U.S. have doubled and hospital admissions have risen for the fifth consecutive week, but they remain near historical lows. Importantly, Covid-related deaths have not surged. Last week’s concerns over a Covid resurgence led Hollywood’s Lionsgate studio to enforce mask mandates at its Santa Monica, California offices. This decision was later rescinded within days. Similarly, Rutgers University in New Jersey and Morris Brown College in Georgia both declared that face coverings will be mandatory for faculty and students. Medical facilities like Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Santa Rosa, California, and Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, New York, have reinstated mask requirements for healthcare workers, patients, and visitors. In Kentucky, the Lee County School District shut down classes less than two weeks after reopening, as nearly 20% of its student body fell ill with a ‘tripledemic’ of illnesses, including Covid, strep throat, and influenza. President Biden indicated on Friday that his administration will “likely” recommend another Covid booster vaccine soon. He also signed a proposal asking Congress for additional funds to modify Covid vaccines to better counteract the new variants. Nevertheless, public interest in booster shots remains tepid, with only 18% of eligible Americans having received any form of booster. As pointed out by the Mayo Clinic, about 81% of Covid-related deaths in the United States have been in people age 65 and older, adding that “risks are even higher for older people when they have other health conditions.” Even when accounting for the difficulty in assessing cause of death in a predominately elderly population with comorbidities, the Covid-19 pandemic nonetheless had a 99.7% survival rate in the United States.