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Levy County man to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Many individuals dedicate their lives to their communities, prioritizing giving back. Albert Fuller is one such person. During his 38-year career with UF/IFAS Extension, Fuller is said to have made a significant impact through the development of innovative programs and the promotion of leadership among youth.
Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month, with super fruit
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.”. “Blueberries have fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and potassium, and they have some of the highest antioxidant levels of all the common fruits and vegetables,” said Andrea Nikolai, the family and consumer sciences agent for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. “Consuming blueberries has also been linked to improved memory and slower rates of cognitive decline.”
Florida's latest recruiting win comes with a grain of salt Ohio State, FSU will love
Billy Napier was hired to lead the Florida Gators because of his previous success at Louisiana, as well as his recruiting chops. Recruiting was something Napier's predecessor Dan Mullen struggled with down the stretch. While Napier's transition to the SEC has been nothing short of a never-ending baptism by fire, he did land one of the best recruits in the 2025 cycle in Vernell Brown III on Sunday.
Paul Finebaum Names Best Freshman Quarterback in College Football
Things are not looking good for the Florida Gators and head coach Billy Napier. After consecutive losing seasons, Napier could be on the hot seat if there isn't significant improvement this season. Napier inherited a program with two losing seasons since 2014, with one in 2021, the year before he ...
'Depressed' black bear sitting next to Florida road probably overheated, officials say
"Onlookers were trying to take selfies with the bear and he’s clearly not in the mood for pictures. The bear has shown signs of severe stress," the sheriff's office said. Authorities in Florida were forced to remind residents and visitors not to approach wildlife after motorists stopped to take selfies with a "depressed" black bear sulking alongside a highway last week.
Inside Tampa Bay’s raw milk market as scientists fear bird flu in cows
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — Mateo Barbagelata brings a tumbler of raw cow’s milk to coffee shops, asking baristas to pour it into the lattes he orders. A sticker on his laptop declares “RAW MILK IS NOT A CRIME.”. “Raw milk for us is a lifestyle,” said Barbagelata, 25....
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
The Alachua City Commission approved the preliminary plat of a 198-acre development called Tara Forest West in northwest Alachua at a regular meeting on Monday. The commission also approved a proposed millage rate 7.9% higher than the rollback rate. Multiple citizens attended the meeting to ask the commission to vote...
Can Florida football defensive line generate more heat on the QB in 2024?
The SEC is a line of scrimmage league, and Florida football needs to show improvement up front to contend with the top teams in the conference. The Florida Gators lost top pass rusher Princely Umanmielen (7 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss in 2023) to Ole Miss last season, but added new defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, who brings a no-nonsense approach in leading the position group. Chatman was hired from Tulane after Florida jettisoned former defensive line coach Sean Spencer, who landed at Texas A&M.
Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
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