Floridan aquifer levels hit lowest since 2011 with little March rain
Plus, numbers on who uses the most water.
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Floridan aquifer levels hit lowest since 2011 with little March rain
Plus, numbers on who uses the most water.
North Florida districts issue water alerts amid ongoing drought conditions
Ongoing drought conditions and rainfall deficits continue throughout region.
UF report: Global shark bites return to average in 2025
Unprovoked shark attacks resulted in 65 bites and nine fatalities last year.
Alachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone
Florida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.
Key education bills to watch in Florida’s upcoming legislative session
Cursive writing, teacher oath and extended recess requirements among those to be considered.
Florida black bear hunt exposes emotional divisions among animal rights activists, hunters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission reported 52 bears killed during 2025 hunt.
Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
DeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit
Heavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
DeSantis calls for congressional redistricting in Florida
Lawmakers to meet in Tallahassee in April.
U.S. flu cases surge
Highest recorded level since 1997-98 flu season.
Florida allocates $311 million for rural and disaster recovery infrastructure
Multiple North Central Florida communities receive awards.
AAA: National average dips below $3 per gallon for first time in 4 years
Crude oil prices slide to $60 per barrel.
Miss University of Florida 2025 empowers youth through arts
Bailee Perdue has passion for community service and nonprofit work.
Proposed bill would require Florida colleges to name streets after Charlie Kirk
Bill filed by state Rep. Kevin Steele.
Beyond Florida combines rural history with (ir)responsible development
Gainesville-based influencer pushes for changes.
Florida AG says open carry is now state law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that citizens may legally carry registered firearms openly in the state after a Florida appeals court overturned a decades-long ban last week. […]
Florida Board of Governors confirms Landry as UF interim president
Board’s unanimous vote came during a meeting on Thursday.
DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
UF/IFAS to aid Florida farmers switching to bamboo crops
More than 1,000 acres planted.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
New billboards in Gainesville area address antisemitism concerns
Three billboards to be displayed for most of fall semester.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Facility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week
State letter includes 51 informational requests.