The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been promoting the awareness of Gopher Tortoise Day and the protection of these reptiles since 2016 because gopher tortoises are a keystone species.
Read More »Push For More Diaper Changing Tables In Restaurant Restrooms Gains Support Online And With Two Florida Lawmakers
Florida state Sen. Lauren Book in February filed a bill that will require the Florida Building Commission to incorporate baby-changing tables into the Florida Building Code requirements.
Read More »College President Sasser Reflects On 17 Years At Santa Fe
After 17 years as president of Santa Fe College, Jackson Sasser reflects on his long, eventful career. For him, retirement is just around the corner.
Read More »High Springs’ Golden Peanut Co. Closes
The Golden Peanut Co. branch in High Springs, Florida, locked its doors on Friday after 84 years of buying, drying and shipping peanuts across the southeastern United States.
Read More »UF Traffic Projects To Test Safety Apps Around Campus
Two upcoming hi-tech test projects could improve traffic flow and increase safety around the University of Florida’s main campus.
Read More »Colton Fears Receives Prison Sentence In Shooting Incident That Followed Richard Spencer Event
Colton Fears, one of the men involved in the shooting that took place after the October 2017 Richard Spencer rally at the University of Florida, was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
Read More »Tyler Tenbrink Sentenced Up To 15 Years In Prison For Shooting Near UF Campus After 2017 Richard Spencer Event
Tyler Tenbrink, 30, was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison on counts of aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. He entered a plea of no contest.
Read More »Overcoming Adversity Through Archery
A bow, arrow and tons of practice are all an archer needs to succeed. However, archery can be a tough sport to master. It can take years of practice and hours on the range before some athletes can shoot their way to the top. Gabriel George, 32, is an archer …
Read More »UF Campus To Lose 600 Parking Spaces As Construction Begins On New Parking Garage
Approximately 600 parking spaces will be demolished this fall on the northern section of the Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive, leaving an urgent need for temporary parking lots.
Read More »Reception For Returning Veterans ‘Far Different’ From 20 Years Ago
Public applause, generous hugs and sincere appreciation greet veterans across the country. But for Franklin Tennant and Dean Richards, times today are far different from what they experienced. Many who served in Vietnam came back to a country that had turned their backs on them, said Tennant who was with the …
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