The top four allergy-challenging cities in Central Florida were identified

Allergy season – Close-up of a young woman blowing nose with tissue paper at the park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by wavebreakmedia There’s pollen on your automobile and in the air. You’re not alone if your allergies are causing you misery already. According to a recent analysis by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of

New threat to the Sunshine State: Invasive termites

Termites up close – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Witsawat.S The 15-by-4-foot plexiglass box initially appears to be a large work of art, perhaps an abstract representation of a leaf vein or a river delta. Then, however, you notice small, whitish objects scuttling along each vein as if they were white blood cells. Perched over

New study identifies several potential invasive species in Florida

Invasive species alert sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Jules Johnson A study headed by scientists at the University of Florida sought to identify species that might be invasive to the state.  The group of specialists examined 460 species, comprising scientists, government entities, and nonprofits. Based on their propensity to establish and proliferate throughout

FSU finishes regular season undefeated after win against Florida

FSU football game – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ruth Peterkin With just seven total yards and one drive in the opening fifteen minutes, Florida State had an awful first quarter. However, there are four of them in a football game, and in the end, FSU handled matters, winning 24–15 to cover the spread and

The University of Florida will offer a new Taylor Swift course in 2024

Taylor Swift – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Brian Friedman You might want to enroll in this Taylor Swift-inspired course if you have a “Blank Space” on your calendar for the upcoming year! The spring 2019 semester of the University of Florida Honors Program will feature a brand-new course called “Musical Storytelling with Taylor Swift

Three universities in Florida are among the top 100 in the nation

Donna E. Shalala Student Center University of Miami Campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media After the Wall Street Journal published its list of the top 400 colleges and universities in the country on Wednesday, three Florida campuses received a significant award. The Wall Street Journal looked at factors such as social

Anthony Richardson of Florida is selected by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

Anthony Richardson drafted to Colts (Not Pictured) Indianapolis Colts playing on the field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jamie Lamor Thompson The Colts found their player on Thursday night, following months of arduous, exhaustive internal evaluation and months of arduous, exhausting exterior speculation. Anthony Richardson of Florida was selected by the Colts as the

Florida looks to ban TikTok social media app at state universities

Girl holding phone with TikTok logo – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ti Vla University administrators in Florida are debating whether to forbid students from using TikTok on twelve campuses spread out throughout the state. Board of Governors members for state institutions supported enacting a system-wide policy banning the app during their meeting on Tuesday

Florida unveils two new available license plates

License Plates – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jane Rix The Sunshine State is offering some new swag to add to vehicles. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles released and made two brand-new license plates available statewide. In July, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Gadsden flag license plate featuring the historic

University of Florida gifted $100 million, making it the largest gift in its history

University of Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles The University of Florida has announced that it has received a gift of $100 million from the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation. The donation, the biggest from an individual in UF’s history, will be used to advance the University of Florida (UF) Scripps biomedical