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Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2015

According to a new study on consumer attitudes released by University of Florida Friday morning, Floridians by and large say they are better off than they were this time last year, but that they expect economic times to get tougher for them in the coming months. Per a release: Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 29, 2015

Anticipating a bigger role in the fight against cancer in the coming years as Baby Boomers age, the University of Florida has hired a new director for its cancer center. Jonathan D. Licht, M.D., takes the reins at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center Oct. 1. An expert in blood cancers, Litcht brings with […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

Florida’s future depends on innovation. Innovation is needed to address threats, including rising sea levels, the effect of nitrogen cycles, ocean acidification and more. If solutions to these challenges are to find their genesis in Florida, a commitment to innovation is necessary to fully transition state and local economies that compete for investment capital, skilled […]

Guest AuthorJune 28, 2015

Florida’s future depends on innovation. Innovation is needed to address threats, including rising sea levels, the effect of nitrogen cycles, ocean acidification and more. If solutions to these challenges are to find their genesis in Florida, a commitment to innovation is necessary to fully transition state and local economies that compete for investment capital, skilled […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 12, 2015

Budget chairmen Sen. Tom Lee and Rep. Richard Corcoran came to terms early Friday on what was the biggest stumbling block during the 2015 session and what Lee called the “linchpin” of the budget: supplemental Medicaid funding. After working for days, the House made a Low Income Pool offer to the Senate that takes advantage […]

Associated PressMay 27, 2015

Less than 10 percent of the students invited to take part in a new online program at the University of Florida have accepted the offer. But the 256 high school students who’ve enrolled will be guaranteed a spot at the university once they complete two semesters and at least 15 hours of online course work. […]

Bruce RitchieApril 30, 2015

The Florida office of a national environmental group on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against federal agencies over protection of an endangered sparrow and Everglades restoration indirectly related to a proposed big land purchase. Environmental groups and some local government officials are pressuring the state to exercise an option to buy 46,800 acres of U.S. Sugar […]

Phil AmmannApril 28, 2015

A University of Florida fraternity chapter is shutting down after reports that some members recently harassed a group of wounded military veterans on vacation in Panama City Beach. The University of Florida and the national organization of Zeta Beta Tau announced it would close its UF chapter effective immediately, a result of misconduct allegations after the […]

Tamara LushApril 28, 2015

With the killers hiding in the trees, heat-sensing drones are launched into the air. When their whereabouts are narrowed, the dogs are sent in. When it comes to protecting the world’s supply of guacamole, no weapon can be spared. On subtropical farmland in South Florida, researchers are doing battle with the deadly fungus, laurel wilt, […]

Associated PressApril 25, 2015

A University of Florida fraternity has been suspended after reports that some of its members harassed wounded military veterans vacationing recently in Panama City Beach. The Gainesville Sun reports that Zeta Beta Tau fraternity has been charged by the university with offenses including yelling and spitting at vets last weekend. UF said the university has charged […]

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UF study: Overall Florida consumer sentiment ticks down in July, although many are better off than last year

New cancer center director wants to increase University of Florida’s research efforts

Dale Brill: The potential of Florida’s innovation system

Dale Brill: The potential of Florida’s innovation system

House, Senate agree on new LIP model

University of Florida online program struggles in first year

Sparrow lawsuit has indirect link to water storage, U.S. Sugar land purchase

UF fraternity to close after charges of harassing veterans

Guacamole wars: Drones, dogs fight disease ravaging avocado crop

UF fraternity suspended after allegedly harassing veterans