Most freshmen at the University of Florida were only six years old the last time campus was hit by a hurricane.
Read More »Hawthorne Construction Company Alleges Breach of Contract in Lawsuit Against Plum Creek
Plum Creek notified JAW it was terminating the contract because a JAW employee had inaccurately reported his work hours, the lawsuit says.
Read More »Airport Gun Bill Launched In Florida Senate
The Florida state legislature is considering a measure that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to continue carrying sidearms in the areas of airports that are before passengers go through the security-screening process. It is unknown how far the measure will fly this legislative session, as it has two additional committee appearances scheduled in the Senate, and the House version has not been heard in committees.
Read More »Ocala Students Back At School After Threats of Violence
Close to 1,000 West Port High School students didn't attend school Feb 1. The numbers have been normal since then.
Read More »Florida Panthers Commemorate UF Student Following Death
Family and friends of a UF student and club ice hockey player who died last week, honor his memory at a Florida Panther home game. His teammates will continue to honor him by wearing helmet stickers in his memory.
Read More »Gainesville And UF Gear Up For Chinese New Year
The Chinese community in Gainesville is getting ready to ring in the New Year. President Fuchs will be one of the more than 1,000 guests celebrating the Chinese New Year on Sunday.
Read More »Why The Florida Lotto Isn’t Enough For Public Education
Discretionary education funds from Florida Lottery's keep dropping and K-12 educators say its not enough. Since 2001, Alachua County’s discretionary funds have dropped from $2,188,467 to $99,456, which equates to about $3.50 per student.
Read More »1,000 Ocala Students Miss School After Social Media Posts Cause Racial Tension
After a Thursday incident, more than 1,000 West Port High students stayed home on Monday.
Read More »Among Florida Universities, UF Has Most $250,000-Plus Earners
Students in a data journalism class at the University of Florida compiled a list of information based on analysis of state payroll in Florida.
Read More »Alachua County Labor Coalition Wants Top 10 Employers Paying Higher Wages
The Alachua County Labor Coalition is working to raise the county's minimum wage to $14.57 per hour by 2020. The Alachua County Commission approved a new living wage ordinance for county employees, but the coalition plans to make sure all Alachua County residents have the opportunity to make a living wage.
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