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Florida's overall debt stood at $24.1 billion at the end of June, which is a decrease of $1.6 billion over the previous fiscal year.
Read More »Florida Debt Drops Again After Jumping Up Last Year
Undocumented Immigrant Tuition Issue Re-Emerges
A newly elected state senator has filed legislation that would undo a 2014 law allowing in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrant students, potentially reopening an emotionally charged debate in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential win. Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, filed the bill (SB 82) less than three years after …
Read More »Tying Ties And Building Resumes: UF Students Get Career Tips
University of Florida students gathered at the school's Reitz Union North Lawn Tuesday for the Career Carnival, an event meant to help them prepare for life after graduation.
Read More »In Photos: Daytona Hosts 43rd Annual Turkey Run Car Show
Daytona International Speedway hosts car show and swap meet in the infamous infield over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Read More »At UF Law School, LGBT Community Celebrated, Pulse Remembered
A focus of Tuesday’s event was to recognize the student scholarship the Florida Bar association gave to Menaged for his support of LGBT rights.
Read More »In Photos: Next Level Sports and Fitness Hosts 5K Run and Obstacle Course
On Saturday morning, runners and fitness enthusiasts took part in a 5k run and obstacle course at Kanapaha Park organized by Next Level Sports and Fitness. The chilly morning provided opportunities to train in a group setting and challenged runners and walkers of all skill levels. Group training has been proven to …
Read More »Food-Ordering App Tapingo Arrives At UF
More than 7,400 on UF's campus have registered for the app, and an average of 1,400 orders are being filled daily.
Read More »What The One Mill Ballot Issue Means For Alachua County Students
Alachua County voters have the opportunity the vote on the One Mill for Schools tax this November.
Read More »Ocala Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into School Bus
A motorcyclist died Thursday afternoon after crashing into a school bus in Ocala.
Read More »FHSAA Seeks To Sack Lawsuit Over Football Game Prayer
The Florida High School Athletic Association is asking a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a decision that prevented two Christian schools from using a loudspeaker for a prayer before a football championship game. The association said it did not violate the rights of Tampa’s …
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