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Shift in Florida’s lizard population could influence the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, UF scientists say
FLORIDA – A team of scientists from the University of Florida is exploring the impact of a lizard population shift that could influence the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. The brown anole, a nonnative lizard, has grown to be a common sight in Florida. However, it’s possible that its population...
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.
Cocaine bricks wash up on Florida beach — yet again
A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was found on a beach in the Florida Keys by tourists, authorities revealed this week, marking yet another discovery of the drug on the state's shores.The package, which was found by guests of the Islands of Islamorada resort late Sunday morning, was turned over to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as is standard procedure, according to a statement from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Authorities did not specify how much the drugs weighed.The sheriff's office also released a photo of the cocaine, showing a package wrapped and taped with a picture...
Florida Installer Files Bankruptcy, Leaving $1.3M in Unfinished Projects
After the Florida Attorney General’s office launched a consumer protection investigation and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) logged a consumer alert, a Sarasota, Florida-based window and glass door installer filed for bankruptcy, leaving clients in the lurch. According to documents filed with the Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court, owner Todd...
Five visitors I'm watching when Florida takes on Miami this Saturday
On Saturday, the Florida Gators will host the Miami Hurricanes to kick off the 2024-25 college football season. This will take place in Gainesville. The Gators are looking for a bit start to an important season under head coach Billy Napier. 247Sports and Swamp247 have been checking in on potential...
UF scientist set to launch into space to experiment how plants 'adjust their gene expression'
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida scientist is set to make history Thursday by launching into space to see how plants "respond molecularly," according to a press release. University of Florida Astraeus Space Institute Director Rob Ferl will fly aboard aerospace company Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket Thursday...
Friday Night Frenzy Preview Week 2: Florida Gators recruiting
It’s that time of the year again where the Friday Night Lights are bright and prospects across the country are starting the high school football season. Like the past years Gator Country is going to do a preview every Thursday for all of the Florida Gators commits and on Monday we will do a full recap including stats and notes from the past weeks’ games.
Billy Napier breaks down depth chart ahead of 2024 season
Billy Napier met with the media on Wednesday evening after Florida football released its first official depth chart of the 2024 season. Napier comments on the health of running back Montrell Johnson, Florida’s offensive line, and answers questions about the week one depth chart. Here’s everything Napier had to...
Gator legend Billy Donovan returns to Gainesville, shares story of faith and leadership
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Nine years after leaving, legendary Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan is still giving back to the Gainesville community. Event organizers with “Impact for Living” said Donovan is a man of deep faith and conviction. “I wouldn’t change my 19 years here for anything. It...
Gainesville resource fair offers help for veterans starting small businesses
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - North Central Florida veterans are getting the resources to open their own businesses. Officials with the U.S Small Business Administration, Gainesville Vet Center, and Gainesville VA hosted the Veteran Small Business Fair Wednesday. More than 10 resource vendors filled the GRU eastside operations center to give information and tools for veterans to start up their own businesses.
Relax with the sloths at Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week’s Wildlife Wednesday showcases Annabelle and Myers, our two-toed sloths. Different from three-toed sloths, two-toed sloths spend most of their time living upside down in trees. They are nocturnal animals and eat greenish algae as their main source of protein, which eventually affects the...
Florida Gators football primer: Billy Napier in Year 3, players create a covenant, roster and coaching changes
A new football season is upon us, and there has no team outside the top 25 that has received more attention entering 2024 than the Florida Gators. Unfortunately, it has mostly been for undesirable reasons. Head coach Billy Napier begins Year 3 in Gainesville, Florida, coming off consecutive losing seasons...
First-Gen Faculty and Staff Invited to Self-Identify
August 28, 2024 – Santa Fe College is a designated member of the First-Gen Forward Network because of its ongoing commitment to helping first-generation college students succeed. All currently employed faculty and staff members who were first-gen college students are invited to self-identify. We proudly share this information with...
Florida men’s golf seeks second national championship in three years
Last season was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Gators after losing three key golfers to graduation. Instead, head coach J.C. Deacon guided Florida to the final round of stroke play in the NCAA championship. Florida returns four of five starters from the 2024 NCAA championship lineup and...
10 college football freshmen who can make a major impact in 2024
(BVM) – Every college football season includes a handful of true freshmen making an impact. Caleb Downs of Alabama (now at Ohio State), Reuben Bain of Miami, and Eugene Wilson III of Florida were the biggest first-year stars in 2023 and they will now look to continue their success as sophomores.
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