Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.
Read More »Despite Florida’s Phase 3 Re-openings, Bargoers And Sports Fans Face Uncertainty
Bars have been open in Florida since September. The weekend that they first reopened, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe made his displeasure known.
Read More »Following FSU Drinking Death, UF Says It’s Continuing Abuse-Prevention Efforts
Alcohol-related deaths have in the past been a problem for UF, too, a former president of the university said, and it has been working for several years to prevent them.
Read More »New Study Reclassifies Three Types of Florida Snake
Three types of kingsake found in Florida have been upgraded to species status thanks to a study conducted by researchers from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Read More »1,000 Anti-Trump Protestors March In Gainesville
Protestors met at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center about 4 p.m. and marched past the University of Florida and Midtown before eventually ending up at downtown's Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Gators Fall To Sixth Ranked LSU 35-28 On The Road
The Gators suffered their first loss of the season Saturday night, being defeated by the No. 6 ranked LSU Tigers on the road in Death Valley.
Read More »Governor Scott Signs 28 Bills Into Law This Week
Governor Rick Scott signed almost three dozen bills into law this week. The new laws address issues ranging from revenge porn to the use of drones.
Read More »UF Developing Its First On-Campus Food Pantry
The University of Florida is developing an on-campus food pantry for students. The pantry will offer free, nutritious food and will be available mid-summer to those with a valid UF ID.
Read More »LSU Hands Gators Second Straight Loss
The LSU Tigers defeated the Gators 79-61, making this the team's second straight loss. The Tigers had three players who scored in double-digits. Florida is now 3-2 in SEC play, and 10-8 overall.
Read More »UAA Confirms Florida’s Will Muschamp Fired After Four Seasons
Jeremy Foley – the University of Florida’s Athletic Director – announced Sunday that head coach Will Muschamp will step down at the end of the season, according to Gatorzone.com.
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