A Sarasota County high-school student’s statement on Twitter that he “can’t WAIT to shoot up my school” does not constitute a criminal threat under Florida law, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal overturned a juvenile-delinquency ruling involving “J.A.W.,” the student who …
Read More »ASO Bomb Squad Visits Hidden Oak Elementary School
On Tuesday morning, fifth grade students at Hidden Oak Elementary School were able to see the robots the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad uses to handle suspicious devices.
Read More »Changes Coming to High School Football Playoff Format
Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors has approved a new football playoff system that will take effect for the 2017 season.
Read More »UF Has One Mental Health Professional For Every 1,546 Students
The inadequate staffing has led to waiting lists, fewer counseling sessions and the need to rely on off-campus services, which are not covered by student health fees.
Read More »Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak at Florida State
Officials at Florida State University are hoping a campus-wide hand-washing campaign will help stop an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease. According to school health officials, they’re seeing “significant decreases” in the outbreak. They say a dozen students were treated at on-campus health locations and another seven sought medical …
Read More »Gator Alumna Abby Wambach: I Abused Alcohol, Prescription Drugs for Years
Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April. “I was stubborn and I was in denial,” soccer’s most prolific international goal scorer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “I didn’t want to face the truth.” …
Read More »High Springs Children’s Ministry Scrambles to Find New Location
Witnesses of Christ Ministry High Springs downtown is searching for a new location for after-school activities after discovering that the building the ministry currently rents is for sale.
Read More »Gilchrist County Closes Schools With Tropical Storm Hermine Closing In
Bell High School will be used as a shelter for special needs people in both Gilchrist and Dixie County.
Read More »Sheriff: Accused Face-Biting Killer Regains Consciousness
The Florida State student accused of murdering a couple and biting off a man's face as regained consciousness, authorities announced.
Read More »UF Business Dean Stepping Down After More Than 25 Years
UF's longest-tenured dean announced his decision to step down from the Warrington College of Business after the school year.
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