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Read More »Governor Scott Directs $25 Million Toward Developing Zika Vaccine
Governor Scott directed $25 million toward developing a vaccine to fight Zika this week.
Read More »UF Has One Mental Health Professional For Every 1,546 Students
The inadequate staffing has led to waiting lists, fewer counseling sessions and the need to rely on off-campus services, which are not covered by student health fees.
Read More »Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak at Florida State
Officials at Florida State University are hoping a campus-wide hand-washing campaign will help stop an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease. According to school health officials, they’re seeing “significant decreases” in the outbreak. They say a dozen students were treated at on-campus health locations and another seven sought medical …
Read More »4 Fla. Counties Still Without Power After Hurricane Hermine
There are also 22 state facilities still without power.
Read More »Sheriff: Accused Face-Biting Killer Regains Consciousness
The Florida State student accused of murdering a couple and biting off a man's face as regained consciousness, authorities announced.
Read More »Sheriff: Face-Biting Attacker To Be Charged With Murder
A Florida sheriff’s office said Friday that a college student caught biting a victim’s face after stabbing the man and his wife in a random attack will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder, raising the possibility of the death penalty. Austin Harrouff, 19, also will be charged with …
Read More »Teen Accused In Face-Biting Slayings Claimed Superpowers
Florida State University student charged with fatally stabbing a couple outside their home and then biting the dead man's face claimed to have had superpowers.
Read More »Zika Tourism Effects Could Take Time To Play Out
With Florida battling a Zika virus outbreak in Miami, the full impacts of federal and international travel advisories on the state's tourism industry won't be known for months. The state's tourism-marketing arm Visit Florida, following Gov. Rick Scott and other officials, has maintained a message that Florida is safe and open for business.
Read More »Ex-Wife Of Slain Florida Law Professor Denies Role In Death
The ex-wife of a slain Florida State University law professor and her family are denying any involvement in an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill him. Attorneys for Wendi Adelson and several family members issued a statement Wednesday saying speculation of their involvement in Dan Markel’s killing is categorically false. Authorities …
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