Newly inaugurated UF president describes some goals Thursday, 4:20 p.m.: Newly inaugurated UF President Ben Sasse shared some goals for his presidency Thursday. Practical college majors will be even more practical, as the university refines its core curriculum classes so that students “wrestle with big questions,” he said. He also …
Read More »Peanut Butter Challenge encourages counties to help food-insecure Floridians
Counties across Florida are in fierce competition to claim a unique title — the winner of the peanut butter challenge. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is holding the Peanut Butter Challenge throughout October. The challenge encourages community members to donate jars of peanut butter …
Read More »From heat-tolerant cattle to racial inequality, Gainesville leaders search for solutions at climate change summit
While climate change is a global challenge, Alachua County residents also have a role to play. About 70 people spent part of their weekend at a Gainesville church to talk about climate threats and responses, with recent extreme weather events like Hurricane Idalia fresh on their minds. Jacqueline Patterson, longtime …
Read More »Live Oak poultry and crop damage to ‘impact global market’
As the rest of Florida moves on after Hurricane Idalia, Suwannee County remains devastated. The areas impacted the most house chickens and crops, specifically peanuts and hay. Officials are worried about the recovery response and hope to receive outside help. Chicken houses in Live Oak, Florida, were destroyed by wind …
Read More »The Point, June 20, 2023: College Board won’t modify AP Psychology curriculum
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center hosts annual Juneteenth Breakfast. “Filer said she believes that every state that belonged to the confederacy should acknowledge their ‘birthdays’ as she calls them. …
Read More »Full-circle gardening workshop inspires area horticulturalists to grow food sustainably
More than 50 people attended a workshop on full-circle gardening, a sustainable way to minimize environmental impacts. The workshop was hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County.
Read More »Scott Angle is UF’s interim provost, President Ben Sasse announces
University of Florida President Ben Sasse sent the following announcement shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday: Dear UF Faculty and Staff:Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that Dr. J. Scott Angle, currently Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, will serve as UF’s interim provost when …
Read More »The Point, April 18, 2023: Activists decry Florida plan to use mining waste in roads
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Two people hospitalized following collision on West University Avenue. “Two people were taken to the hospital around 6 p.m. Monday after the driver of a red Ford F-150 truck lost …
Read More »The Point, April 17, 2023: Fort Lauderdale deals with aftermath of flooding
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: GRU, Gainesville City Commission work to find way out of debt issues. “GRU General Manager Tony Cunningham opened the meeting by stating that he and other utility officials had worked …
Read More »Alachua County Board approves Water Conservation Month proclamation
WUFT · April is one of the driest periods of the year for Florida April is now Water Conservation Month in Alachua County. “Alachua County is seen as a leader in the field of water conservation,” said Stacie Greco, Water Conservation Coordinator at Alachua County Environmental Protection Department. “We …
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