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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is assessing the impact recent freezing temperatures had on the state's agricultural industry.
Read More »Citrus and Hernando among counties impacted by January freeze
New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s office late Tuesday told a court its investigators have uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. The court filing said state authorities haven’t yet decided whether to bring …
Read More »Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
Federal student loans will remain paused through May 1 and interest rates will remain at 0% during that period.
Read More »UF awards Gainesville music legend Tom Petty a posthumous doctorate in music
The University of Florida awards the late Gainesville native and musician Tom Petty a posthumous doctorate in music.
Read More »Florida hires Louisiana-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen
The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen.
Read More »Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall
One bad season at Florida was one too many for Dan Mullen.
Read More »Florida GOP limits on vaccine mandates nears final passage
House lawmakers passed the bill on a party line vote after lengthy debate where Republicans said they were protecting workers from being fired over vaccination status and federal virus mandates.
Read More »Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium
A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies died Thursday evening at a Florida aquarium.
Read More »Florida school massacre families settle suit with district
Some victims and families impacted by the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas massacre have reached a $25 million settlement with the school district.
Read More »Citrus High School Football Player Collapses, Dies During Practice
The player was taken to Citrus Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening, where he died, according to a statement posted on Twitter by Citrus High School Principal Laura Mason.
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