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University of Florida President Kent Fuchs spent his Sunday riding around Cedar Key in an airboat for the first time, visiting a Native American burial ground, climbing a lighthouse and exploring the area’s clam farms. The president’s daylong visit was another testament to his interest in the university’s ventures across all disciplines, said …

The information from this report about nonprofit organizations can help many different people in North Central Florida.

Researchers in two University of Florida departments are going to partner with Disney's Conservation Fund for research on strategies to help sustain endangered species of butterflies and sea turtles. UF is the only university to partner with Disney in this initiative.

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agriculture and Sciences launched its Fresh Wood Wagon program on April 1 to help bring food to needy areas.

This story profiles Bill Castle and his extensive work in Florida's citrus industry.

Some neighborhood associations are moving toward more sustainable landscaping practices to conserve water. Haile Plantation Association is using sustainable practices in its common areas, but it doesn’t have authority over how residents water their lawns.

New Florida-grown hops could satiate the thirsty craft brew industry as well as offset citrus farmers’ low yields.

Deformed wing virus has hit Florida bees, which can lead to reduced pollination in the state's crops. When bees contract DWV along with Varroa mites, they can never fly again, and it can even kill entire honeybee colonies.

The Alachua County Youth Fair Board worked with the county's Board of County Commissioners to deliver the new, 50-by-175-foot barn, which has a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Saturday, Feb. 27.