Hereās when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warn
Read full article: Hereās when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warnA recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
These snails may be the key to one of Floridaās biggest problems, experts say
Read full article: These snails may be the key to one of Floridaās biggest problems, experts sayMany Florida residents may have seen these issues pop up at natural springs across the state. But researchers now say they may have figured out the solution.
Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank
Read full article: Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prankA Georgia prosecutor has dropped a vehicular homicide charge against a teen who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, his lawyer says.
Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
Read full article: Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicideAuthorities say a Georgia high school teacher is dead after teenagers pulled a late night prank outside his home.
For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wife
Read full article: For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wifeMarried NHRA drivers Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett insist their relationship will survive wins and losses.
Florida shark bites were below average in 2025, report finds
Read full article: Florida shark bites were below average in 2025, report findsThe Florida Museum of Natural Historyās International Shark Attack File was just updated for another year, finding that unprovoked shark bites were below average in 2025 for Florida while the rest of the world returned to near-average.
Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Small plane makes emergency landing on a busy Georgia road and strikes 3 vehicles
Read full article: Small plane makes emergency landing on a busy Georgia road and strikes 3 vehiclesAuthorities say a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in a Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries.
University of Florida contact tracing for measles as statewide cases inch up
Read full article: University of Florida contact tracing for measles as statewide cases inch upThe University of Florida is conducting contact tracing in two of its classes on campus for exposure to measles after two cases were reported. The state has reported 15 cases so far.
Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police say
Read full article: Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police sayOne of the two suspects involved in the shooting has died, and the two officers who were shot were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near Orlando
Read full article: These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near OrlandoWith its warm weather and low taxes, itās no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.
FORGET ORANGES: Will this āsuperfruitā be the next big thing in Florida?
Read full article: FORGET ORANGES: Will this āsuperfruitā be the next big thing in Florida?When it comes to Florida, fruits like oranges and pineapples may be the first things that come to mind. But that may not be the case forever.
5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise you
Read full article: 5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise youFlorida cities landed five spots on WalletHubās new list of the nationās top 20 college towns, underscoring the stateās growing influence in higher education and student life, according to an article from.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Big breakthrough on āSloth Feverā cases in Florida. Hereās what experts found
Read full article: Big breakthrough on āSloth Feverā cases in Florida. Hereās what experts foundAfter āSloth Feverā began spreading into Central Florida last year, experts with the University of Florida say theyāve managed a huge breakthrough in their research.
Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane's Jon Sumrall, AP source says
Read full article: Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane's Jon Sumrall, AP source saysA person familiar with the search says Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulaneās Jon Sumrall as its next head coach.
No. 20 Tennessee dominates Florida and wins in the Swamp for the first time since 2003
Read full article: No. 20 Tennessee dominates Florida and wins in the Swamp for the first time since 2003DeSean Bishop ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns, including one that ended with a flip into the end zone, and No. 20 Tennessee overwhelmed rival Florida 31-11 to win in the Swamp for the first time since 2003.
Florida to induct former coach Urban Meyer into the teamās ring of honor next season
Read full article: Florida to induct former coach Urban Meyer into the teamās ring of honor next seasonFormer Florida coach Urban Meyer, a two-time national champion with the Gators, will be inducted into the teamās ring of honor next season.
āReally terrifying:ā This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if weāre not careful
Read full article: āReally terrifying:ā This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if weāre not carefulA popular mushroom could jeopardize Florida's environment if it gets released into the wild, according to an expert with the University of Florida.
āOut of control:ā This threat is looming over Floridaās future, expert says
Read full article: āOut of control:ā This threat is looming over Floridaās future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, thereās another danger looming over Floridaās future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
āSupport for nonsense:ā Florida teacher condemned after using āMx.ā prefix
Read full article: āSupport for nonsense:ā Florida teacher condemned after using āMx.ā prefixA letter issued to the district school board claims that the āMx.ā pronoun ā reportedly pronounced āmixā ā was intended to obfuscate the teacherās gender.
āWaste, fraud and abuse:ā DeSantis slams these Florida cities over āexcessiveā spending
Read full article: āWaste, fraud and abuse:ā DeSantis slams these Florida cities over āexcessiveā spendingDuring a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia highlighted certain parts of the state over what they dubbed āexcessiveā spending.
Floridaās top universities were just revealed. Hereās how they ranked
Read full article: Floridaās top universities were just revealed. Hereās how they rankedThe news comes as the state of Florida received the outletās top ranking for higher education, drawing out a reaction from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Rumors about Florida QB DJ Lagway opting out mid-season are ācomicalā and āa total mythā
Read full article: Rumors about Florida QB DJ Lagway opting out mid-season are ācomicalā and āa total mythāFlorida quarterback DJ Lagway wore a walking boot earlier this week, but coach Billy Napier says his foot injury was āno issue at all.ā.
āDefinitely painful:ā Florida man believes he was infected with flesh-eating bacteria while cutting grass
Read full article: āDefinitely painful:ā Florida man believes he was infected with flesh-eating bacteria while cutting grassA Northwest Jacksonville man was just released from the hospital after weeks of battling a flesh-eating bacteria, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Hereās what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts say
Read full article: Hereās what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts sayA study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly whatās responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.
Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
Read full article: Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South FloridaFlorida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gatorsā 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night.
Gramaticaās kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napierās seat
Read full article: Gramaticaās kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napierās seatNico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener
Read full article: DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in openerDJ Lagway threw three touchdown passes, Jadan Baugh ran for 104 yards and a score, and No. 15 Florida opened the season with a 55-0 drubbing of Long Island on Saturday night.
Convicted felon arrested after high-speed chase, crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Convicted felon arrested after high-speed chase, crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA man was arrested after a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended in a crash and a slew of charges in Brevard County.
These invasive ācrazy antsā have made huge colonies in Florida. Hereās where
Read full article: These invasive ācrazy antsā have made huge colonies in Florida. Hereās whereA longtime invasive ant has been making the rounds in Florida over the past few decades. And with summer upon us, itās prime season for these ants to spread.
āTheft blitzā arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the state
Read full article: āTheft blitzā arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the stateIn all, there were 44 people arrested ā including three undocumented immigrants ā and over $207,000 in stolen assets recovered, state officials revealed.
Two of the worldās most destructive termites made a hybrid in Florida. Hereās why itās a big deal
Read full article: Two of the worldās most destructive termites made a hybrid in Florida. Hereās why itās a big dealRecent research has revealed that two invasive species of termites in Florida have managed to produce a hybrid, raising concerns about the destructive potential this new breed brings to the table.
Better feed, fewer burps: UF dairy tackles climate change
Read full article: Better feed, fewer burps: UF dairy tackles climate changeAt the University of Floridaās dairy research unit, Gator Debbie, a curious 3-year-old Holstein with unusually short fur, sniffs at our camera between bites of her food.
REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Hereās the list
Read full article: REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Hereās the listThe Caribbean-inspired chain Bahama Breeze has announced abrupt closures of over a dozen restaurants ā including some in Florida, according to USA Today.
š Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments
Read full article: š Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartmentsJust in time for the start of the moving season, bigger apartments are making a comeback, as hybrid and remote work along with suburban living turned āmore spaceā into a coveted amenity.
New study reveals what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida
Read full article: New study reveals what causes nearly every alligator attack in FloridaA study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly whatās responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.
This invasive Florida weed poses a huge threat. Hereās where it came from
Read full article: This invasive Florida weed poses a huge threat. Hereās where it came fromThis invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states ā and if you live in Florida, youāve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.
āNowhere to go:ā Fruitland Park fire devastates family, leaving son hospitalized
Read full article: āNowhere to go:ā Fruitland Park fire devastates family, leaving son hospitalizedMike Cox was watching TV at home with his family in their Fruitland Park trailer when he heard the blood-curdling screams from his 6-year-old sonās bedroom.
REPORT: Here are 9 Florida cities where you can live off Social Security alone
Read full article: REPORT: Here are 9 Florida cities where you can live off Social Security aloneWith so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, itās little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.
Woman in custody after barricading self in a trailer, firing shots in a Florida Walmart parking lot
Read full article: Woman in custody after barricading self in a trailer, firing shots in a Florida Walmart parking lotA woman is in custody after barricading herself in a trailer and firing gunshots at police officers from the parking lot of a Walmart in Gainesville on Saturday.
No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
Read full article: No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defenseAlijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.
Wine shop infused with philanthropy, The Good Pour to open flagship store in Orlando
Read full article: Wine shop infused with philanthropy, The Good Pour to open flagship store in OrlandoCentral Florida-based wine and spirits brand The Good Pour is set to open its flagship store in Orlandoās College Park neighborhood, per a news release.
University of Florida teams up with The Florida Aquarium to restore coral reefs and marine habitats
Read full article: University of Florida teams up with The Florida Aquarium to restore coral reefs and marine habitatsCoral reefs, often referred to as the ārainforests of the sea,ā are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection.
LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida
Read full article: LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at FloridaLSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another.
āVine that ate the Southā: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Hereās why
Read full article: āVine that ate the Southā: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Hereās whyThis invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states ā and if you live in Florida, youāve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.
Florida girl, 9, struck by car brought āback to lifeā by bus driver who performed CPR, mom says
Read full article: Florida girl, 9, struck by car brought āback to lifeā by bus driver who performed CPR, mom saysA 9-year-old is in a Gainesville hospital recovering after she was hit by a car in Lake City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes publicAfter four āchallengingā days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State.
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report
Read full article: Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: reportAccording to a report by the schoolās student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women ā including students ā over the past 12 months.
NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
Read full article: NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injuryNHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race.
Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020
Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.
These are the best universities, colleges in Florida 2024. Hereās the list
Read full article: These are the best universities, colleges in Florida 2024. Hereās the listThe list is divided into different regions of the country, including the North, Midwest, West and ā in Floridaās case ā South.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
āBRIEFLY ALIVE:ā This old Florida home is full of strange messages ā and mysteries
Read full article: āBRIEFLY ALIVE:ā This old Florida home is full of strange messages ā and mysteriesThe historic home is known for its "Talking Walls," which feature over 12,500 words scribbled by a family who once lived there.
LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issues
Read full article: LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issuesLPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tourās failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots.
Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course
Read full article: Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to courseThe opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.
Late-blooming American standout Lauren Coughlin prepares for Solheim Cup debut at age 31
Read full article: Late-blooming American standout Lauren Coughlin prepares for Solheim Cup debut at age 31Lauren Coughlin enters the Solheim Cup as the newest and perhaps unlikeliest standout in American women's golf.
Swamp full of knowledge: UF unveils Jimmy Buffett music course
Read full article: Swamp full of knowledge: UF unveils Jimmy Buffett music courseIf the point of going to college is to acquire yourself a little knowledge, the University of Florida in Gainesville (and a long way from Bourbon Street) has the course for you.
Daunting, daring or dumb? Floridaās āhealthyā football schedule provides obstacles and opportunities
Read full article: Daunting, daring or dumb? Floridaās āhealthyā football schedule provides obstacles and opportunitiesThereās little chance Florida will ever put together a schedule like this again.
Driver killed after plowing into parked tractor-trailer on I-75 shoulder in Marion County
Read full article: Driver killed after plowing into parked tractor-trailer on I-75 shoulder in Marion CountyA 27-year-old Gainesville man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer that was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 75 in Marion County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Invasive ants create āsuper coloniesā across Florida. Hereās where theyāve been found
Read full article: Invasive ants create āsuper coloniesā across Florida. Hereās where theyāve been foundA longtime invasive ant has been making the rounds in Florida over the past few decades. And with summer coming up, itās prime season for these ants to spread.
Former University of Florida recruit sues in āNILā dispute
Read full article: Former University of Florida recruit sues in āNILā disputeSaying his experience is āemblematic of the abuses running rampant in the world of big-time college football,ā a former high-school star quarterback on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a top Gators booster and others of wrongdoing related to a $13.85 million endorsement deal gone sour.
University of Florida researchers hop into micro-brewing industry
Read full article: University of Florida researchers hop into micro-brewing industryResearchers with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences provided an update on its research project aimed at growing the plant used to brew beer.
āThereās never been a Palestinian state:ā DeSantis addresses Israel protests at University of Florida
Read full article: āThereās never been a Palestinian state:ā DeSantis addresses Israel protests at University of FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the University of Florida to decry ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations at college campuses, doing so as protesters could be heard chanting nearby.