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‘It’s hard living out of a suitcase’: UF students in limbo after apartment complex fails to finish units by move-in date

Hundreds of students in Gainesville are living out of suitcases after being told the apartment complex they were supposed to move into is not ready to be occupied.

5 hours ago

Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences.

UF Health Flagler Hospital is new name for St. Johns County hospital after merger with UF Health

Flagler Health+ and UF Health have reached a final agreement to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.

2 killed after shots fired blocks from University of Florida campus

Police say two people were killed after shots rang out in a crowd in the home city of Florida’s flagship university.

Parking, stadium renovation timeline, London games? Jaguars address key questions following town hall meetings

The Jacksonville Jaguars this week released a comprehensive report that addresses some of the key questions that came up during a series of town hall meetings held by the team last month.

‘Society needs to be prepared for disruption’: How AI might impact your life & the city of Jacksonville

Bringing artificial intelligence to Jacksonville is one of the goals of a proposed $200 million University of Florida graduate school that would focus on innovating programs in medicine, business and engineering.

Jags fans discuss concerns about developments around ‘stadium of the future’ at huddle

Eager Jaguars fans and community members attended another “Huddle up Jax” meeting to learn more about the proposed stadium renovations and developments in surrounding areas.

State budget allocates $75M for new UF satellite campus in Jacksonville; Jaguars want it near stadium

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday set aside $75 million for a new satellite campus in Jacksonville when he signed the state’s record $117 billion budget.

Haitians are dying of thirst and starvation in severely overcrowded jails

Haiti’s inmates are thirsty and starving in severely overcrowded jails, many forced to sleep standing up.

Unearthing the Past: Scientists discover fossils of mammoths, sabretooth cats, rhinos that once roamed Florida

Florida is one of the richest states when it comes to paleontology, and new discoveries are being made every day.

Flagler Health+ and UF Health reach an agreement to merge

Flagler Health+ and UF Health have reached a final agreement to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.

UF, FSU baseball game in Jacksonville postponed due to weather concerns

Due to weather concerns, the baseball game between the University of Florida and Florida State University at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed, officials announced.

‘It’s not about secrecy’: Mayor Curry addresses critics of UF satellite campus in Jacksonville

The mayor and city council call it a game changer for Jacksonville--a new University of Florida grad school near downtown that will focus on medical, financial and even artificial intelligence education.

Jacksonville City Council approves $20M in funds for University of Florida satellite campus

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday evening voted to approve millions of dollars toward a project that would bring a University of Florida satellite campus to the city.

Florida, Florida State to face off as ‘Fresh from Florida’ baseball game returns to Jacksonville

The Fresh from Florida baseball game makes its return this year, Gator Bowl Sports announced Monday.

City Council moves forward with development of new $100M UF satellite campus

The plan to build a University of Florida graduate satellite campus is one step closer after a Jacksonville City Council rules committee took up the measure Monday to fund $20 million in 2023 and another $30 million at a later date.

Details of new UF satellite campus in downtown Jacksonville slowly coming out weeks after announcement

New details about a potential University of Florida satellite campus coming to Jacksonville are slowly emerging weeks after it was first announced.

JEA tells UF it’s pleased to be part of plan for satellite campus, offers $10M in services

During a meeting Tuesday of the JEA board, News4JAX learned some new details about a potential University of Florida satellite campus coming to Jacksonville.

City council committees to discuss how to bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville

The answers are still few and far between when it comes to a possible University of Florida satellite campus in Jacksonville. But, legislation is in the works to try and bring the high tech financial and medical graduate program here.

Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville

Mayor Lenny Curry is following through with his plans to bring an expansion of the University of Florida campus to Jacksonville.

New $100M UF satellite campus could be coming to Jacksonville, focus on AI, medical technology

The University of Florida and the city are working on plans to build a new graduate satellite campus in Jacksonville.

Flagler Health+ plans to join UF Health

Flagler Health+ on Thursday announced it plans to become a part of UF Health later this year.

21-foot orca that washed ashore in Palm Coast buried at ‘secret location’ on UF campus

It’s a burial that will make you scratch your head and say, “huh.”

By the numbers: Florida’s 10 most popular specialty license plates

Florida motorists had more than 1.99 million specialty license plates as of last week.

AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess

A person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.

Sasse leaves Senate, starts at University of Florida on Feb. 6

Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse resigned from the U.S. Senate on Monday as he prepares to take over as University of Florida president on Feb. 6.

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson declares for NFL draft

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson on Monday announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft.

Florida formally dismisses QB Jalen Kitna following arrest on child porn charges

Florida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges.

UF highlights Black community with ‘Black Experience Installation’

This installation, constructed in August, highlights some of the challenges, struggles, triumphs and achievements of members of UF’s Black community and how those experiences and contributions helped to shape the university today.

Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges

Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.

Social media expert weighs in on UF pulling scholarship offer to Nease QB after video shows him repeating racial slur while singing song

The University of Florida's decision to cut ties with Nease High School quarterback Marcus Stokes is drawing varying opinions.

Board of Governors confirms Ben Sasse as next University of Florida president

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse won final approval Wednesday to become the 13th president of the University of Florida, capping a swift and sometimes contentious process.

UF Board of Trustees votes unanimously to select Sen. Ben Sasse as school’s president

The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to select U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the school’s 13th president.

UF presidential search process draws no-confidence vote

The University of Florida’s Faculty Senate on Thursday passed a resolution saying members have no confidence in a presidential search process that led to U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse being the sole finalist to lead the university.

Ian's damage to Florida agriculture as high as $1.8 billion

Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month.

UF won’t allow protests inside campus buildings after Sen. Sasse hiring forum drew large, chanting crowd

In an effort to crack down on future protests, current UF President Kent Fuchs on Monday issued a statement saying the university will resume enforcement of a regulation on the books for at least two decades, prohibiting protests inside campus buildings.

‘I’m just choosing joy’: Paralyzed in car accident, Patric Young using his platform to share faith, positivity

Patric Young, all 6-foot-10 of him, emerges from the dim background and rolls slowly across the stage in his wheelchair at New Life Christian Fellowship. The crowd, this time, students at his alma mater, Providence, rise to their feet and cheer.

Edward Waters University students will soon be able to earn nursing degrees, partnership with University of Florida

Students from Edward Waters University will soon have a pathway to earn a bachelor of science in nursing, or a B.S.N. degree. EWU and the University of Florida College of Nursing entered into an agreement Wednesday that allows up to five Edward Waters students into the program.

Sen. Ben Sasse from Nebraska faces questions at UF amid protests outside

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse faced pointed questions and loud protests Monday during his first visit to the University of Florida as the lone finalist for the school’s presidency.

UF committee’s pick of Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as next school president irks some students, alumni

As students and faculty celebrate homecoming this week, there’s controversy around a University of Florida committee’s pick for the school’s next president.

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse sole finalist for University of Florida president

U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska is the sole finalist to become the president of the University of Florida, the school said Thursday.

Chomp: Napier, Gators display aggressive approach in Tennessee loss

This story first appeared in Chomp, our Gators football newsletter. Subscribe here.

UF ranked No. 5 among public universities for 2nd straight year

The University of Florida was ranked one of the top five public universities in the nation for the second year in a row, according to the annual rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report.

Victorious debut provides validation for Napier at Florida

Florida coach Billy Napier is bracing for a week of praise.

Florida AD says Georgia ‘seems committed’ to keeping game in Jacksonville

While Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has stated he wants the game in Athens, Florida AD Scott Stricklin says the Georgia administration has no plans to move the game.

Shilese Jones sprints to lead at US gymnastics championships

Shilese Jones grabbed the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships, riding a dynamic bars routine to post an all-around total of 57.200.

Cutting edge linear accelerator kills cancer in dogs

Half of all dogs over the age of ten will develop cancer in their lifetime.

Voter's Guide

All the races and candidates on the ballots in Northeast Florida in our 2022 Voter's Guide.

New ‘Voice of the Gators’ named

Sean Kelley has been hired as the next “Voice of the Gators,” replacing the legendary Mick Hubert who retired earlier this year, the University Athletic Association announced Wednesday.

Oh, my! Longtime ‘Voice of the Gators’ Mick Hubert retiring

Mick Hubert -- the unmistakable “Voice of the Gators” who has excited Florida fans for more than three decades with his signature “Oh, my!” -- is retiring.

Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon

Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.

Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon

Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.

A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding

New research out of the University of Florida suggests that stormwater ponds, specifically permanently wet retention ponds, are a significant source of climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.

Mosquitos are attracted to these 2 colors most (sorry, Georgia Bulldogs fans)

Dr. Phil Koehler has been studying mosquitos for 47 years as an entomologist. He retired from the University of Florida but still goes to work there every day to conduct research.

Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from faculty

The survey is in response to HB 233 signed into law in 2021 by Governor DeSantis, who, at the time, claimed universities were prone to suppressing certain political viewpoints, though he did not cite any specific examples or elaborate on which viewpoints were being suppressed.

Florida lawmakers pass bill aimed at shielding information in higher ed searches

The University of Florida is beginning its search for a new president this month, and legislation heading to the governor’s desk could make it the first such search held behind closed doors since the late 1960s.

UF nuclear scientists weigh in on Russia’s takeover of Ukraine power plant

Russian troops on Friday seized Europe’s largest nuclear power plant after an overnight attack.

UF graduate Erin Jackson favored to end US speedskating drought in China

The former inline and roller derby skater from balmy Ocala, Florida, has made huge strides since 2018, when she finished 24th in the 500 meters in South Korea.

Another social media threat aimed at Florida university

Not even a day after authorities said a University of North Florida student threatened a mass shooting on social media, another threat was made on the same app. This time, it was at the University of Florida.

Gators nab Bolles linebacker Jack Pyburn on eve of signing day

Bolles linebacker Jack Pyburn got a head start on making his college decision.

Shark bites on the rise around the world, data shows

Shark bites are on the rise around the world, according to data published this week by the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File.

Judge: UF can’t stop faculty in cases conflicting with state

A federal judge has blocked the University of Florida from enforcing a policy that restricted faculty members from providing expert testimony in cases that conflict with positions taken by the state of Florida.

University presidential searches could be behind closed doors

The next president of the University of Florida could be chosen partially out of the sunshine.

Omicron wave will ‘potentially’ infect most of Florida’s population, UF study finds

University of Florida researchers predict the omicron variant wave will peak this month. The original prediction for February changed after the recent surge of cases.

UF president plans to step down, become professor

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced Wednesday he plans to step down and transition to a professor.

Florida’s loss to UCF wasn’t surprising. Now let’s turn the page to the Billy Napier era

Of course, any loss is disappointing — especially one to an in-state foe who wants to capitalize on your down season.

12-year-old girl graduates from South Florida college

Sawsan Ahmed, 12, earned an associate’s degree with a concentration in biological science and a 4.0 GPA. In January, she will go on to the University of Florida, where she will study microbiology and cell science.

Study: COVID surge expected in Florida, peaking in February

University of Florida researchers predict that COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State could peak in February with more than 30,000 reported cases a day from the omicron variant.

UF Health: Wear medical-grade face coverings rather than cloth masks

UF Health is recommending that people wear N95 or KN95 masks in public settings rather than cloth or surgical masks, which don’t fit as closely to the face.

UF Police Department investigating reports of spiked drinks

Campus police at the University of Florida are urging vigilance among students when going out to area bars after multiple reports of drinks being spiked in the past 30 days.

Late musician Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music

Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded a honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Almost Napier Time

Billy Napier will take the podium for the first time in just a couple of days as the University of Florida’s head football coach and Gators fans are excited for him to get started.

Welcome to the Gator Nation, Billy Napier! Florida announces new football coach

It’s official: Florida hired Billy Napier as its new football coach.

Mullen contrite, confident he can fix Florida’s problems

Florida coach Dan Mullen fired two close friends in hopes of saving his program — and maybe, ultimately, his job.

University of Florida changes course; professors may testify in lawsuit

The University of Florida is reversing its position, saying it will allow three professors to serve as experts in a lawsuit challenging a new state election law.

Et tu, Tegu? Florida scientists, FWC fight against alarming increase in invasive lizards

A large lizard that is sometimes kept as a pet is wreaking havoc on Florida’s native wildlife and scientists at the University of Florida are working on a solution.

UF academic freedom reviewed after testimony ban

The University of Florida has been asked by its accrediting body to explain how denying a request by three professors to serve as paid experts in a voting rights lawsuit conforms to standards for academic freedom and avoids undue political influence.

UF clarifies that professors can testify in suit, under certain conditions

UF clarifies that professors can testify in suit, under certain conditions

After initially telling three professors they could not testify against the state in an elections lawsuit, the University of Florida has relented, but set conditions for the professors to testify.

University of Florida prohibits professors from testifying

University of Florida prohibits professors from testifying

The University of Florida is prohibiting three professors from providing expert testimony in a lawsuit challenging a new law that critics claim restricts voting rights.

AP Top 25 Podcast: What's up with Dan Mullen? Week 9 preview

AP Top 25 Podcast: What's up with Dan Mullen? Week 9 preview

Is Dan Mullen really on the hot seat at Florida.

Judge clears way for case over campus shutdown

Judge clears way for case over campus shutdown

An Alachua County circuit judge has refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should refund fees to students who were forced to learn remotely last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UF student makes Positively Jax difference by inspiring students in STEM

UF student makes Positively Jax difference by inspiring students in STEM

Kaitlyn Ludlam is a student advocate passionate about making a Positively Jax difference in the lives of others.

Olympic icon Katie Ledecky joining Florida swim program as volunteer coach

Olympic icon Katie Ledecky joining Florida swim program as volunteer coach

A swimming legend is joining the University of Florida program as a volunteer coach.

Military targets mosquitoes with new tech

Military targets mosquitoes with new tech

Mosquitoes. The good news, there are some devices that promise to keep them at bay, and one that’s about to hit the market is designed to be unlike any other.

UF ranked among top 5 public universities

UF ranked among top 5 public universities

The University of Florida is among the top five public universities in the nation, according to the annual rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report.

University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes

University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes

The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing itself within hours of telling students the term might begin online because of the state’s renewed COVID-19 outbreak.

Cheers! Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking

Cheers! Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking

The city that is home to the University of Florida may allow people to drink legally from open containers in public places such as sidewalks.

Elisabeth Rodillas honored as All-Star Athlete

Elisabeth Rodillas honored as All-Star Athlete

Elisabeth is captain of the cross county and track teams at Stanton College Preparatory School. She is enrolled in the IB program, a member of the National Honor Society and English, Science, Spanish and History Honor societies.

Patients with severe COVID-19 twice as likely to require future hospitalizations for other illnesses

Patients with severe COVID-19 twice as likely to require future hospitalizations for other illnesses

People who have recovered from a bout of severe COVID-19 may still have reason for concern about their health.

Gators Breakdown: Nick and Monica Evers

Gators Breakdown: Nick and Monica Evers

University of Florida 2022 QB commit, Nick Evers, and his mother, Monica Evers, hop on Gators Breakdown.

National Science Foundation awards $20 million to digitize history

National Science Foundation awards $20 million to digitize history

The National Science Foundation has awarded iDigBio nearly $20 million to continue digitizing national history collections nationwide.

Florida makes Dan Mullen 5th-highest paid college football coach in the country

Florida makes Dan Mullen 5th-highest paid college football coach in the country

Florida head football coach Dan Mullen earned a raise and a contract extension that puts him among the highest-paid in the country.

Funeral Saturday for Gaffney family matriarch

Funeral Saturday for Gaffney family matriarch

A prominent Jacksonville family whose name is well-known, especially to University of Florida football fans, has lost a mom, a grandmother, a great grandmother and a great-great-grandmother.

It’s official: Tim Tebow is a Jag & full crowds at The Swamp are coming back

It’s official: Tim Tebow is a Jag & full crowds at The Swamp are coming back

Greetings, Gators fans!

Gators will return to full capacity crowds beginning this fall

Gators will return to full capacity crowds beginning this fall

Full crowds at the Swamp are back.

This sucks! Tick season is kicking into full swing

This sucks! Tick season is kicking into full swing

School is ending soon, and if you are planning some outdoor time, you also need a plan of attack against a specific enemy: ticks.

Gators Breakdown: 2021 NFL Draft Preview

Gators Breakdown: 2021 NFL Draft Preview

Nine former Florida Gators are thought to have a great chance at having their named called during the 2021 NFL Draft. While Kyle Pitts, Kyle Trask, and Kadarius Toney headline the group, several others set up a deep draft for the Gators.

Chomp: Plans to pack The Swamp, talk of Trask going in 1st round

Chomp: Plans to pack The Swamp, talk of Trask going in 1st round

Greetings, Gators fans!

University of Florida turns ‘The Swamp’ into mass vaccination site

University of Florida turns ‘The Swamp’ into mass vaccination site

Any adult in Florida is now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

UNF to host state track and field meet next month

UNF to host state track and field meet next month

The high school state track and field meet is coming back to town.

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