University of Florida students are taking safety into their own hands. Students are becoming more cautious about their daily routines and surroundings since three assaults occurred on or near UF’s campus over the last couple of weeks. According to the UF Student Code of Conduct, the possession, use, sale or distribution …
Read More »UF professor discusses life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sharon Austin, director of UF African-American studies, shares her knowledge of the civil rights leader's life and accomplishments.
Read More »Marion County Land Owner And Conservationist Practices ‘Agriculture At Its Finest’
Jeri Baldwin's search ended when she found the 80 acres where Crones' Cradle Conserve now sits in Citra. Then, some nearby timberland was put up for sale because the new equipment the timber company used did not pay for itself on a piece of land smaller than 400 acres.
Read More »Anemia Linked To Increased Risk Of Dementia
(Photo credit: euthman/Flickr) Researchers found that people who had anemia at the beginning of the study had a 41% higher risk of developing dementia than those who were not anemic.
Read More »Free Back-To-School Immunization Clinic in Alachua County Aug. 3
The Alachua County Health Department is holding a back-to-school immunization clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Read More »Florida’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Launches Friday through Sunday
This year, personal computers and related accessories selling for up to $750 or less will also be tax exempt.
Read More »Bob Graham Supports A New Environmental Conservation Amendment
Bob Graham and Progress Florida are working with Florida's Water and Land Legacy Campaign to place a conservation amendment on Florida's November 2014 ballot.
Read More »Fourth of July Picnics Cost 72 Cents More Per Person Than Thanksgiving Meals, Survey Says
A new price survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation says the price of an Independence Day picnic costs slightly more than a Thanksgiving day meal.
Read More »National Study Ranks UF College of Education
The University of Florida was ranked two-and-a-half out of four stars on a report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Read More »Stormless for 28 Years, Cedar Key Prepares for Andrea’s Landfall
Low-lying areas in the town can have flooding, with docks and other structures or buildings possibly experiencing damage. City Commissioner Pat O'Neal, who was also an emergency management director, said the city has made preparations and everything is ready in case the storm becomes serious.
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