Faculty can't ban suspected coronavirus students at University of Florida

The University of Florida has advised faculty members that they cannot exclude students over coronavirus fears, according to a Friday report from The Gainesville Sun. There have been no cases of the deadly virus at the university, however, at least one professor had reportedly tried to shut out students with flu-like symptoms like coughing.

Missing 10-year-old Florida girl found safe, deputies say

They said that Ring camera showed the girl wearing a light-colored hoodie and what deputies believe is a Jojo Siwa backpack.

5 Asian small-clawed otter pups born at Florida zoo

The zoo urges guests to keep the area surrounding the otter home quiet as the new parents care for their five little ones.

Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter program Jan. 4-6

The City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Jan. 4 through Monday, Jan. 6.

Trump criticizes teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after Time magazine honor

President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."

Florida car crash kills Georgia parents, injures their kids

Florida authorities say a driver traveling in the opposite direction crashed head-on with an SUV killing a Georgia couple and leaving their young children injured.

UF student senate seeks to impeach student body president

The University of Florida’s student senate has sent a resolution to its student body president seeking to have him impeached.  UF’s student senate sent a resolution to the campus’ student body president, Michael Murphy, yesterday. 

Push to impeach UF student president
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The student body president of the University of Florida is being threatened with impeachment over the payment of $50,000 in student fees to Donald Trump Jr. who spoke at the university last month.

Don't stop the music: University of Florida offers unique dual degree

Music is a passion that many students have to put on the back burner when they enter college. However, one Florida university is giving them the opportunity to keep music at the forefront of their higher education.

Prison guard had complaints before inmate was beaten

A news report says a guard accused in a lawsuit of beating a female inmate so severely she was left paralyzed has previously been accused of trading cigarettes for sex, insubordination, harassing inmates and other actions.

Board signs off on University of Florida President extension

“During his first five years of service to UF, President Fuchs has represented our university at the state and national levels and has led UF to many remarkable accomplishments."

Teen killed by hit-and-run driver in Alachua County

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are searching for a driver who struck two girls who were walking along a quiet rural road in Alachua County. One of the girls was killed and the other remains hospitalized. The driver is described as a white man in his 30s, with dirty blonde hair.

Authorities search for driver in Alachua County hit and run
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Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are searching for a driver who struck two girls who were walking along a quiet rural road in Alachua County. One of the girls was killed and the other remains hospitalized. The driver is described as a white man in his 30s, with dirty blonde hair.

Visit by Donald Trump Jr to UF prompts protests

Donald Trump, Jr.’s visit to the University of Florida is expected to cause protests on campus.