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.
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Bars have been open in Florida since September. The weekend that they first reopened, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe made his displeasure known.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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