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“We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome some day...”

UF researcher Treavor Boyer has devised a system that could cut up to 20 percent of UF's water usage. The system involves reducing the amount of water needed to fertilize Florida Field — by swapping nitrogen fertilizer for human urine.

Asbestos, a product previously used in building and insulating for buildings, is still found today in older buildings that have not yet been renovated. If disturbed, that asbestos can cause major health problems for Alachua County residents.

Volunteers with Operation Christmas Child in Florida pack shoeboxes full of gifts and necessary items for children in need in India and Ghana. The goal for this year is to surpass last year’s total of 16,000 shoeboxes and collect 16,900.

As part of the University of Florida's goal to promote safe bicycling and walking on campus, a new shared use path is being constructed.

The University of Florida was named a 2016 Military Friendly® School for its resources available to the nearly 1,000 veterans and active-duty military members enrolled as students.

Students at the University of Florida College of Education are asking for help from the state of Florida to renovate Norman Hall. Having very little updates since its establishment in 1934, students fear the building is negatively affecting their health.

Islam on Campus hosted its 13th annual Fast-A-Thon at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday and rewarded about 700 attendants with a free meal. The event featured guest speaker Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy and will benefit Project Downtown Gainesville, a local charity, and Islamic Relief USA with a goal of benefiting Nepal earthquake survivors.

Dixie County residents are being pushed out of their homes as flood waters rise after heavy rain in the past 24 hours. About 45 homes and 30 roads have been affected throughout the county.

Off The Griddle is one of the food trucks in Gainesville that provide alternative dining options. Michael Musoke, owner of Off The Griddle, said the trucks cost between $20,000 to $100,000, which is less than it would to open and maintain a restaurant.