The Florida Department of Education says the Sunshine State is the third largest hub for human trafficking.
“I just heard people screaming. I heard loud noises. I heard stomping like a stampede,” said UF student journalist Nick VanZandt who was covering the vigil for class when the chaos broke out.
The National Weather Service office in Jacksonville says showers and storms will begin this afternoon and continue into the overnight hours through Thursday.
Bees and other pollinators will receive a new safe haven in Gainesville on Oct. 21 as the first Bee City USA native wildflower garden takes root.
NASA says an annular eclipse will occur on Saturday, Oct. 14, and a total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. Where’s the best place to view them? Check out the map we have linked.
UFPD says five people were injured in the crowd rush and that there was no malicious intent behind the incident.
As a mark of respect for the victims and in solidarity with Israel, Gov. DeSantis directed flags be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the state until sunset on Friday, Oct. 13.
There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19.
A 40-year-old woman from St. Petersburg was crossing US-41 in Spring Hill when she was hit and killed by a pickup truck being driven by a 25-year-old Brooksville man.
Deputies say both men fired several shots at a home where multiple people were standing outside.