In Tuesday night's election, President Barack Obama was said to have won re-election. Florida is the only state that has not been called, but politicians from the state like Bill Nelson and Corrine Brown have been named the winners of their respective races.
Read More »Norton Elementary School students participate in mock election
Adults aren't the only ones voting on Election Day in Alachua County.
Read More »UF Student Senate meeting at law school to discuss blackface incident
The Student Senate meeting held on Tuesday night will discuss the use of blackface at a recent fraternity party.
Read More »Biden event Wednesday causes road, park closures in Ocala
A scheduled visit by Vice President Joe Biden to Ocala on Wednesday has prompted officials to announce some closures of parks, venues and roads in preparation of his 3 p.m. visit. The vice president is scheduled to speak at an outdoor event at Tuscawilla Park. The Discovery Science Center and …
Read More »Dance Alive brings Phantom of the Opera to the stage with a twist
Dance Alive, a Gainesville-based ballet company, put a new twist on "Phantom of the Opera" at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Friday night. The ballet company performed "Phantom: a Tale of Obsession," a production that told the classic love story without words.
Read More »UF presidential search committee meets to discuss housing
The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee discussed possible replacement houses and locations for the next UF president during a committee meeting Friday morning.
Read More »UF gays find acceptance in Greek community
October is LGBT History Month, and as the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community takes a look back at the significant moments that have shaped its culture, members of the community also look to the future as society continues to make significant strides toward equality.
Read More »Head Start works with UF on childhood obesity
With an increase of childhood obesity in the program, Head Start decided to tackle the issue with the help of the University of Florida by educating children and parents alike.
Read More »UF research center finds increase in consumer confidence, discusses effect
Consumer confidence has reached the highest level in five years this past month and Chris McCarty said it is mostly due to positive economic changes. This increase in confidence could play a roll in the upcoming presidential debates and election.
Read More »Florida religious leaders oppose proposal to cut food aid
A farm bill being discussed in Congress that could cut back on food aid has led to a growing movement by Florida religious leaders and other activists to incite opposition to the bill that could potentially cut billions of dollars in food assistance funding, according to the Palm Beach Post.
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