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Coach Jim McElwain revealed at a press conference on Tuesday that Harris and Callaway haven’t been with the team since January but didn't offer further details.
Read More »Harris, Callaway Suspended From UF Football Team
Residents, Mining Reps Debate Proposed Union County Mine; Vote Set For March 21
The fate of a proposed Union County phosphate mine will be decided later this month. Commissioners will decide whether to approve or deny banning all mining permits for one year.
Read More »Gov. Scott Signs Florida’s Death Penalty System Changes Into Law
Governor Rick Scott is moving forward with an overhaul of Florida's death penalty law. The bill passed by the Florida Legislature requires at least 10 of 12 jurors to recommend the death penalty for it to be implemented.
Read More »Reform Needed On Kids In Solitary Confinement, UF Panel Agrees
Florida does not have an minimum age requirement for indictment.
Read More »Bill Requiring Unanimous Verdict For Death Penalty In Florida Advances
The Senate's Criminal Justice Committee passed its version of a bill (SB 7068) that would revise Florida's sentencing process for the death penalty.
Read More »Among Florida Universities, UF Has Most $250,000-Plus Earners
Students in a data journalism class at the University of Florida compiled a list of information based on analysis of state payroll in Florida.
Read More »FSU Announces Settlement With Jameis Winston’s Accuser
Florida State University President John Thrasher announced today that a settlement has been reached with Erica Kinsman. Kinsman, a former FSU student, filed suit naming Jameis Winston as her alleged rapist after an incident in 2012. According to the press release provided by FSU, as of today, Kinsman has agreed …
Read More »UF Committed To ‘Ready, Set, Work’ University Challenge
Twelve university presidents addressed the issue of employment for college graduates at a Florida governor and cabinet meeting on Thursday in Tallahassee.
Read More »Rallying Against — And For — Confederate Flag Legislation in Tallahassee
The bills are currently in House and Senate committees.
Read More »University of Florida Joins Colleges Banning Hoverboards
After a series of incidents in which hoverboards - electronic skateboards - burst into flames, the University of Florida today joined more than 30 other colleges and universities around the nation in issuing a ban on them in resident halls. A university official said the ban will be in place until the hoverboards can meet fire safety standards.
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