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Disease-resistant wine grapes could be boon for Florida’s viticulture
Researchers at UF/IFAS are harvesting their first crop of potentially disease-resistant wine grapes in Florida,. The first crop at UF/IFAS’s Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, Florida, of Pierce’s disease-resistant grapes showed no signs of disease. The grape variety was developed by the University of California Davis, and UF researchers are working to prove the grapes can be grown effectively in Florida, thereby giving the state a boost to its nascent wine industry, said UF/IFAS associate professor Ali Sarkhosh. This could open the door to more traditional wine operations in Florida, rather than exclusively muscadine wine, which is easier to grow in Florida’s climate.
Moms for Liberty influence wanes in Florida school board elections
The big story: It wasn’t just Ron DeSantis who had a bad night for school board endorsements in the August primary. Moms for Liberty didn’t do well either. Some observers have begun pondering whether the Florida-based organization has reached its limit. “The public is sick of the chaos and disruption,” political scientist Maurice Cunningham said.
Santa Fe High School students take home laptops
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) began distributing about 1,300 laptops to Santa Fe High School (SFHS) students on Tuesday as part of an effort to make the entire district “one to one.”. Several local schools are already “one to one,” where every student has a dedicated device at school,...
Urban farming gets a green thumbs-up for sustainable city growth in survey
Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and community gardens. In the vibrant metropolis of Miami, for example, urban farming perceptions have sprouted deep roots among city dwellers. Those perceptions may be the turning point needed to promote food security and a sustainable city. ...
Florida lawmakers struggle to curb roofing fraud in insurance market
OCALA, Fla. – Cora Hayes and her husband had just replaced the roof on their Ocala home when she says they were approached by an employee from another roofing company. The contractor claimed if they had waited, they could have had their roof replaced for just the cost of their deductible — $1,000, Hayes said.
Williston horseman hoists trophy as part of winning U.S. show jumping team in Ireland
WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – The fourth time was the charm for a Williston-based horseman. Rider Aaron Vale was part of the U.S. jumping team that competed in the FEI Nations Cup series in Italy, Sweden and France earlier this year. The team composed of Vale, McClain Ward, Lucy Davis...
The Lynx to host mental health and climate change event
Local therapist Brittany Rivers and author Barbara Drake Vera will give a presentation on “Mental Health and Climate Change” at The Lynx bookstore on Monday, Sept. 2. The free interactive event, part of the Gainesville Reads program, is slated for 6 to 7 p.m. at 601 S. Main St. in Gainesville.
Who is the best HS volleyball player in the Gainesville area for 2024? Vote now!
In the fall, football usually garners much of the attention from high school sports fans and the media. But in Florida, we have multiple other sports that congregate the landscape during the seasons of Virgo and Libras. Chief among these are volleyball. ...
Will Billy Napier keep his job? That and other bold predictions for Florida football entering 2024
August is a time for optimism in college football, and Florida football fans can afford to dream big this time of year. The Florida Gators return 14 starters on offense and defense from a team that finished 5-7 last season. How well Florida learns from those growing pains under Billy Napier will determine...
The Gator football team plans to write their own 2024 seasonal story
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - I do not like hot takes. According to some members of the national media, Gator football is destined to win five games. The players did not hire a ghostwriter for their upcoming novel and hope after saturday, the title starts with... “The Resurgence of the Gator...
Ben Sasse will receive salary from University of Florida through 2028
Former University of Florida President Ben Sasse will continue to collect his more than a million-dollar yearly salary for the next four years after he resigned from the head of the institution last month. Sasse’s spending habits during his brief 18-month tenure as the university’s president have come under scrutiny, but according to a report […]
The Gator football team focuses on utilizing the game experience of their transfer players.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One of the reasons, why the Gator players are not listening to the outside noise is because of the age of the roster. A majority of transfers have 3 or more years of experience and players like Wisconsin transfer Chimere Dike are looking for a restart like Mertz.
Position profile: Arlis Boardingham leads deep Florida tight end group
Florida’s tight end group hasn’t seen an elite level of play since the likes of former Gator Kyle Pitts. It continues to be a coveted position in the sport, especially with more high-flying offense than ever in college football. It will be a young group for UF head...
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