Kristina Ramer

For the fifth year in a row, Florida received funding from the USDA to promote better access to veterinary treatment in rural areas, which are currently underserved by veterinarians. But this is the first time the money has gone to a veterinarian serving North Central Florida, an area in need of more large-animal vets.

A University of Florida religion professor and department chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism and possession of obscene material depicting a child.

Green sea turtles are on the rise in Florida. Record high populations in 2011, 2013, and 2015 and nest records show that the turtles are nesting more frequently on the state's beaches.

For the third session in a row, the Florida Senate will consider legislation that requires greyhound injuries to be reported. Florida Senator Eleanor Sobel introduced the bill and hopes requiring injury reporting will help save greyhound lives.

Florida has the highest job growth rate among the most populous states and the third highest rate in the nation. Alachua County boasts a long history of low unemployment rates and steady job growth rates and works to continue attracting new business.

A Florida forester received a national award for fire prevention. He calls prescribed burns the "single most important" land management tool in the state.

A new comprehensive guide published by TransAction Florida seeks to connect members of the transgender community with qualified doctors and other health care providers and resources.

Fruit flies and Laurel Wilt Disease present a threat to the production of Florida avocados in Miami-Dade County.

STEM education is getting a lot of spotlight for giving students what they need to build strong careers, and Alachua County schools are ahead of the curve. STEM labs have been in the works at some Alachua County elementary schools for years, but now the world is looking for more educators to provide leadership in this area.