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University of Florida President Bernie Machen participated in the ALS "Ice Bucket Challenge" on Monday. Machen nominated all YouTube viewers as well as the president of UF Student Government and the vice president of the UF Division of Student Affairs.

Students in Alachua County went back to school today, but summer is still in full swing. WRUF reported that temperatures are expected to soar into the mid to high 90’s this week.  Craig Ackerman of the Marion County Health Department advises residents to stay hydrated and seek out air conditioning. Ackerman recommends avoiding alcoholic …

The Florida Department of Education released a manual for small-scale horse operation best management practices in order to help preserve the state's water resources.

Clay County residents are concerned about the lack of transparency in plans for a multi-million dollar sports complex.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Hindu festival Holi at the University of Florida with colorful powder, food, and music on Saturday.

Fifth-grade student is giving back by collecting shoes for people in South America and Africa.

A Citrus County couple sheltered an unusual pet for a week after finding it dodging traffic in Brooker, Fla.

With appliances such as the air conditioning beginning to go haywire, the Alachua County Jail embarked on a 10-year renovation project and displayed the finished results on Monday.

UF organizations gathered and rallied support for the victims of the powerful Typhoon that hit the Philippines in November. Both the UF Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs and the UF Filipino Student Association gathered at a candlelight vigil to recognize and bring hope to the victims of the typhoon.

A $103,000 fumigation project stated Friday at Gainesville’s historic Thomas Center to prevent further termite problems.