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State Universities Seeing More Online Learning

March 24, 2017 Education

Twenty-four percent of the credit hours earned by undergraduates last year were in online classes.

Florida Lawmakers Ponder Direction On School Testing

March 22, 2017 Education

Lawmakers considered the next move to scale back state standardized testing at a Senate Education Committee meeting Tuesday.

Prosecutors Vow To Keep Seeking Death Sentences

March 20, 2017 Law and public safety

A newly elected prosecutor said she would not seek the death penalty in capital cases on Thursday, but Florida's other 20 state attorneys said they intend to pursue death sentences when appropriate.

Rape In Gainesville And The Fight Against It

March 14, 2017 Law and public safety

"For every report of rape we get, there's probably two that go unreported," officer Tobias said.

Key West Police Release Footage of UF Student Body President-Elect’s Arrest

March 13, 2017 Education

Key West Police on Monday released the following body camera footage of officers responding to an incident early on the morning of March 7.

Transgender Rights, Title IX Protections For Students Discussed At UF Law Panel

February 28, 2017 Education, LGBTQ+

Students and faculty at UF Levin College of Law discussed transgender rights and the pending decision of the landmark United States Supreme Court case, G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board, at an event Tuesday afternoon.

Local Teacher Advocates For Special Needs Students

February 24, 2017 Education

Sidney Lanier middle school teacher Gloria Valladares has become an advocate for special needs students, inspiring confidence in them and fighting for their success.

Amid National Anti-Semitism, UF Jewish Center Sign Vandalized

February 23, 2017 Education

A sign outside the University of Florida's Walker Hall, which houses the school's African American Studies program and its Center for Jewish Studies, was found knocked over Wednesday.