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Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards
Two professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have been named Distinguished Professors, among the most prestigious honors awarded by the University of Florida each year to faculty for career achievements in teaching, research, and publication. The newest Distinguished Professors in CLAS are Thomas Bianchi, the Jon L....
IFAS Insights: York Lecture Scheduled for Sept. 19
The York Distinguished Lecturer Series continues this fall with a joint presentation by conceptual visual artist Mel Chin and agronomist Rufus Chaney. For the first time in the 40-year-history of the series, the event features co-lecturers.
Will it be better in 2024? Breaking down Florida football special teams entering season
Florida football has room to grow on special teams entering the 2024 season. Glaring substitution problems began in UF's season opener at Utah, when the Florida Gators had two players with the same number on the field in punt return coverage. The illegal participation penalty sustained an eventual Utah TD drive in its...
Billy Napier details improvement from overhauled strength, nutrition program in offseason
DALLAS – The dust had settled on the 2023 season, the Gators had compiled a five-game losing streak to conclude the year, and head coach Billy Napier had difficult decisions to make, from the future of the roster to the in-house structure of the program. Quickly, Napier parted ways...
Gainesville Man Charged After SUV Plows into Apartment, Child Seriously Injured
A 19-year-old man from Gainesville has been detained after allegedly driving his SUV into an apartment unit, causing serious injury to an child. The Gainesville Police Department responded to the chaotic scene at the Lenox Park Apartments, where the intense impact of the crash was evident from the gaping hole left in the building's exterior.
New food hall to open in Gainesville
A food hall is scheduled to open next month for food enthusiasts in Gainesville. "Our food hall model is centered around building a dynamic culinary and entertainment hub that brings people and communities together whether that’s for a first date, a family night out or for grabbing a quick bite with friends," said Peter Rounce, founder and CEO of City Food Hall. "One thing we have seen over the years, especially after the Covid era, is that community steadily declined. People want places where groups can come and spend time together and that's what we wanted to deliver."
Florida track and field program brings Holland Sherrer back to coaching staff
The Florida track and field program announced on Tuesday the addition of former Gators coach Holland Sherrer to lead sprints and hurdles events. He brings a Southeastern Conference pedigree as both a coach and athlete, as well as a history of developing some of the top athletes in the sport’s recent history. “We are very excited to welcome Holland Sherrer back to the Gator Track and Field family,” head coach Mike Holloway offered. “Holland comes to us after some impressive seasons at the University of Mississippi. I am excited for Holland to work here again after he served us as a Volunteer...
Verizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks
Verizon-authorized retailer Round Room is giving away free backpacks for the upcoming school year at Gainesville area TCC and Wireless Zone locations on Sunday, July 28. The giveaway, which starts at 1 p.m., is part of the 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway,” an initiative aiming to alleviate some of the financial burden families bear with the school year.
Big decision for 5-star 2025 WR recruit coming this Sunday
This coming Sunday is a big one for the Florida football program as five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III — who is a legacy as the son of former UF defensive back and former off-field staffer Vernell Brown Jr. as well as the grandson of former player Vernell Brown Sr. — will make his verbal commitment to his preferred college program. According to recent reports, the blue-chip pass-catcher out of Orlando (Florida) Jones in the 2025 cycle will announce the winner of his recruiting courtship at 2 p.m. ET. Along with the Gators, Brown is also considering the Florida State Seminoles,...
UF Health study finds glucose-lowering drugs not linked to suicide risk in older adults
A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that GLP-1RA drugs, a class of glucose-lowering medication, are not associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in older adults. GLP-1RA drugs, with tradenames such as Ozempic and Wegovy, were traditionally prescribed to patients with Type 2 diabetes, but they have gained recent popularity for their ability to treat obesity and lower body mass index by altering the brain’s...
HIT Opportunities Explored in Showcase
July 18, 2024 – Increasing job openings, competitive pay, making a difference for people, and the opportunity to work from home were just some of things attendees to the Health Information Technology Showcase June 27 at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center were pleased to hear. Open to prospective...
State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
How do I find my HOA rules and regulations in Florida? Which ones can I legally fight?
More than 75 million Americans live in subdivisions or other communities with homeowner associations (HOAs) that require them to pay monthly fees and follow a set of rules. And Floridians who live in places with homeowner associations finally have laws to regulate what HOAs can and can’t do to them. According to the U.S....
Inside Florida Politics: Florida leaders in spotlight at Republican National Convention
It’s Florida, Florida, Florida at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds and many other Florida leaders speaking at an event turned on its head by the attempted assassination last week of Donald Trump. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the Florida highlights from the convention. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Inside Florida Politics: Florida leaders in spotlight at Republican National Convention
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said state is 'morally obligated' to keep funding My Safe Florida Home
MILWAUKEE — He is on the floor of the Republican National Convention, but Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has his eyes back on Florida, and hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting an extremely active season. Patronis is convinced it's not a question of if but when a storm's going to hit the state. Like other Florida officials, he has asked the state's 22 million-plus residents to have a plan and prepare ahead of an approaching yellow cone.
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