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The HiPerGator rests in its containment facility on East Campus. One research project being conducted with the help of the supercomputer will help farmers identify the best crops to grow throughout the year based on weather patterns. Photo courtesy of Erik Deumens

HiPerGator 2.0 Ranks Second Among Public University Supercomputers

UF's supercomputer, the HiPerGator 2.0, has been ranked one of the nation's best by Top500. Not only is it capable of expediting research impacting the lives of Alzheimer's patients and farmers, but it could also handily win a game of Jeopardy.

The new bar at the Hardback Cafe, on the top level of the venue with a patio overlooking University Avenue, is almost completed. The bar will serve local beer and Sweetwater Coffee. (Kirsten Chuba / WUFT News)

Hardback Cafe Makes A Comeback

Alan Bushnell, the previous owner of the Hardback Cafe, has decided to reopen the locally famous venue 15 years after its closing. The Hardback brought in both national and local acts and played a big role in Gainesville's music and arts culture in the '90s. Bushnell closed the cafe to attend law school but is now ready to reopen and bring the atmosphere back to Gainesville.

Students hold the flags of Lebanon and France during a vigil on Nov. 16, in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attacks. Lebanese students expressed concerns that Facebook only had safety notifications for those who had relatives and friends in Paris and not in Beirut and other places where attacks occurred. Photo by Ahmad Krecht, Vice President of the Lebanese American Society.

Lebanese Students Speak On Facebook Safety Check Controversy

After the Paris attacks people with family and friends in Paris rushed to social media sites like Facebook to check on their status. Many people received notifications saying their friends were safe. For the people who had family and friends anywhere else that was attacked, they received nothing.

Nov. 23, 2015: Morning News In 90

Dozens of refugees came together for a Thanksgiving feast in the City of Brotherly Love. That and more in 90 seconds.

UF Students Plan To Donate Surplus Food To Field And Fork Pantry

What if we could take the excess food from sorority and fraternity house dinners, package it up, and feed people in need?That’s the question the winning…

Reducing back to school anxiety for kids

The first day of the school year is just a few days away for many North Florida school districts. While there is excitement for some children and parents,…

U.S. Soccer will likely limit the amount of heading in youth soccer. (MSC U13 Green/Flickr)

Youth Soccer Protocol Aims to Reduce Concussion Rates

Earlier this month, the United States Soccer Federation implemented initiatives to prevent young players from heading the ball in order to prevent concussions. The new guidelines have raised skepticism around the soccer community.

Police officials encourage college students to "think about safety"

As the start of fall semester approaches, many students will experience living away from home for the first time. At a time like this more than ever, it…

Hernando County offers ways to save money and water

Local governments are constantly trying to find ways to conserve water, especially in certain areas of north central Florida where groundwater levels are…

Dixie County's Ten Commandments controversy is back at the lower court

The fight over a monument displaying the Ten Commandments in front of the Dixie County Courthouse is back before the lower court. Earlier the American…

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