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United Way of North Central Florida activated a new online volunteer feature and received more than $500,000 in grants.

University of Florida Associate Professor Sevan Terzian's book, Science Education and Citizenship: Fairs, Clubs and Talent Searches for American Youth, 1918-1958, is now available.

Florida's Gov. Rick Scott spoke with Miami Herald/WLRN reporter Phil Latzman while he was in Miami this week about a wide variety of issues including the his hopes for this legislative session, his political turn to the left, his support of Medicaid expansion and teacher raises, the issue of internet cafes; plus how to choose a new lieutenant, guns, jobs, the texting-while-driving ban and more.

Venzke has a lifelong interest in politics and improving neighborhoods. The latter interest springs from his having five bicycles stolen during the past 10 years in Gainesville. He's running for mayor on March 19.

A special benefit fundraiser will be held Thursday to support the fund and creative arts at the school. The event will run from 5 p.m. to about 10 p.m., and will include visual art displays, student musical performances and refreshments.

Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday he plans to allocate $15 million of funds to the University of Florida in hopes of improving education and allowing students to have better job security after graduation. University President Bernie Machen reacted to the proposal in an email, supporting the idea.

The National Science Foundation has granted the College of Education $1.2 million to help bolster middle and high school education.

The University of Florida's online graduate business-degree program ranks No. 1 in the state, according to Tuesday's U.S. News & World Report.

The search for a new UF president began in July when Bernie Machen announced his retirement. Six months later, following a nationwide search, Machen has been asked to stay on.

Progress Energy Florida and the SunSense solar energy program awarded UF with a new solar photovoltaic system.