Venzke has a lifelong interest in politics and improving neighborhoods. The latter interest springs from his having five bicycles stolen during the past 10 years in Gainesville. He's running for mayor on March 19.
Read More »Profile: Pete Lars Johnson
When it comes to creative political campaigning, you might say Gainesville mayor hopeful Peter Lars Johnson is barking up the right tree.
Read More »Profile: Craig Lowe
Mayor Craig Lowe has three pillars regarding Gainesville's current status upon which he has built his reelection campaign ahead of the March 19 election.
Read More »University of Florida hosts state’s anti-hazing summit
Nearly 100 officials and faculty members from college campuses across the state met at the University of Florida today for the State of Florida's Anti-Hazing Summit, a professional development event focused on ending hazing.
Read More »UF Alumnus & WCBS-TV Correspondent Lou Young Shares Experience Of Covering September 11th, 2001 In New York
Long-time broadcast journalist and alumnus from the University of Florida, Lou Young, paid a visit to his alma mater today (April 14, 2010). Young, who works for WCBS-TV in New York is the recipient of numerous awards, including eight Emmys. His body of work includes coverage of the invasion of …
Read More »Lessons Learned From Five Year Old Terry Schiavo Case
March 31st marks the five-year anniversary of the high-profile passing of St. Petersburg resident Terri Schiavo. Schiavo suffered irreversible brain damage which left her in a vegetative state. The Terri Schiavo case attracted national media attention. It also raised serious questions about just who and how to make decisions on …
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