Florida’s pristine waters are its calling card for tourists, who are now returning to the state in record numbers. But what happens when crushing numbers of visitors harm the natural environment that draws them?
Read More »North Florida Nurseries Experience Fruit Tree Shortages Due To High Pandemic Demand
The citrus industry has been facing challenges for years, including citrus greening disease and a decrease in acreage across the state. North Florida has a particularly difficult relationship with the fruit, as temperature quickly determines whether citrus will thrive or fail.
Read More »As Nationwide Ammunition Shortage Continues, North Florida Gun Owners Feel the Effects
Ammunition shortages are not uncommon. They occur roughly every four years with presidential elections, as gun owners grow weary of new firearm legislation and talks of gun control.
Read More »Racial Justice Essay Contest Invites Students to Take Part in a Better Future
The Equal Justice Initiative and the ACCRP are partnering to provide students with a racial justice essay scholarship contest.
Read More »‘Lovable Lichens’: UF Scientists Discuss Local Fungi, Zombie Ants And More
João Araújo and other experts will discuss zombie ants and more fungi-related topics at the Florida Museum’s virtual “Mushrooms with the Museum” event on Sunday.
Read More »Nicole Harris Named 2021 Alachua County Public Schools Teacher Of The Year
An English and African American history teacher at Gainesville High School, Harris, 34, was introduced during the event by a former student, Briyona Lawrence, a founding member of ‘Canes on Da Mic, a literacy arts and civic engagement organization the instructor established.
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