Zach Abolverdi

New guidelines were released identifying patients who can reduce their risks of cardiovascular problems and recommends statin therapy for some.

Gainesville Police issued 10 citations in the first month of Florida's texting while driving ban. Drivers ages 18 to 25 have received more than half of the 10 citations, said Ben Tobias, Gainesville Police Department spokesperson.

A petition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture from several animal rights groups is seeking a federal ban on licensees who allow the public to have direct or physical contact with big cats, bears, or nonhuman primates of any age, as well as breeding them. Not every Florida big cat owner agrees with the proposed regulations.