Bob Rose Show

Great interviews, with Second Amendment expert and retired police trainer Chris Waggoner; area physician Dr. John Littel with treatment recommendations as the Omicron variant spreads; Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak with new ideas for a great 2022; and Mark Lander from the Florida Department of Health in Marion County with the local impact of the recent COVID surge. 

Omicron has been easier to treat in patients, with fewer serious cases than the delta variant. Dr. John Littel on the Bob Rose Show says Omicron is hitting vaccinated and unvaccinated patients, and hydroxychloroquine is very effective. He recommends everyone taking preventative Vitamin D3 and drink plenty of fluids. Winter months are keeping people indoors more, even in Florida, and this is increasing infections. Unhealthy children are more vulnerable to serious complications, similar to other variants. Dr. John is less concerned about further mutations, because natural immunity in the population will help people fight off the viruses. And right now, the Omicron variant is very treatable with fewer serious complications.

Researchers at UF say a long-term effect of COVID-19 could be ED. Here's the latest on The Bob Rose Show...

Plenty of Holiday events and festivities in Ocala and Marion County are on going. Marion County Commissioner also gives an update on this week's contentious public meeting and moves with the state of Florida regarding the extension of Florida's Turnpike, which will impact all of North Central Florida.

FL House Rep. Chuck Clemmons from Alachua and Gilchrist counties is introducing legislation to allow voters to change the Alachua County Commission from at-large districts to single member districts. Present county leaders loudly object to the proposal. Clemmons outlined his reasons for giving voters in the diverse county the ability to elect commissioners from districts that represent local constituencies, as opposed to the overall county. Hear the reasons for the changes on Bob Rose Show podcast.