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Jury finds Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo liable in federal civil case, ordered to pay $63M

After a marathon civil trial, a federal jury in Fort Lauderdale found Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo liable in a civil case brought by two businessmen who accused him of retaliation — and they delivered a massive monetary verdict.

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Deerfield Beach abuzz with efforts to save bees

This Saturday is World Bee Day, but our global bee population is facing daunting challenges.

Discovery may improve treatment for some leukemia patients

Researchers from the University of Florida have made a discovery that could improve the treatment of the most common form of leukemia in children.

Study examines mechanisms behind deadly brain cancer

A study involving scientists from the University of Florida is shedding light on ways to possibly defeat a deadly form of brain cancer.

Gator seen lumbering across UF campus not far from ‘The Swamp’

There are more than 50,000 student gators at the University of Florida, and probably just as many real gators.

Complicated procedure saves horse’s life

A Florida stallion is now recovering from a rare form of colic after a unique surgery at the University of Florida.

UF researchers discover way to make fentanyl safer

Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a way to alter fentanyl, making the potent pain reliever safer.

Florida Gators backup quarterback appears in court over child porn

A 19-year-old University of Florida football player appeared in bond court on Thursday via closed-circuit television to face child porn charges in Alachua County.

Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna arrested on child porn charges

Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Unique research underway into age-related muscle loss

University of Florida researchers are involved with a unique experiment involving the International Space Station.

Potential breakthrough in early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the University of Florida have made a discovery that could lead to earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease that ranks as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. because it's often detected in late stages.

Sen. Sasse wins final vote to be next U of Florida president

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

U. of Florida trustees approve Sen. Sasse as next president

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse won approval Tuesday from the University of Florida Board of Trustees to be the school's next president despite vocal opposition from some faculty and students.

Protest ban at University of Florida after anti-Sasse rally

The University of Florida is going to start enforcing a decades-old prohibition against indoor protests following a raucous demonstration earlier this month against the selection of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as a finalist for the school president’s job.

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 study focuses on autistic adults

University of Florida researchers are launching one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of what happens to autistic adults as they age.

South Florida student faces charges for driving 116 mph

A Pembroke Pines college student is facing charges for reckless driving, after being pulled over near the University of Florida for traveling at 116 mph.

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.

Research investigates long-term mortality risk from COVID-19

A University of Florida study looks at people who recover from COVID and why they are still at risk for death.

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.

University of Florida president Kent Fuchs to resign

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced Wednesday that 2022 will be his final year in office and that he plans to return to the classroom.

Florida reports nearly 30,000 new coronavirus cases

The Florida Department of Health reported Florida had 29,059 new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report on Tuesday.

Florida COVID surge expected to peak in February, study says

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

Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music from Florida

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.

Research sheds light on COVID ‘spillover’

University of Florida researchers have detected past instances of people becoming infected with a type of coronavirus that was thought to only be found in pigs.

This Week in South Florida Podcast: November 7, 2021

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, University of Florida faculty union VP Meera Sitharam, Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky and attorneys Marili Cancio and Chris Smith.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 7, 2021

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, University of Florida faculty union VP Meera Sitharam, Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky and attorneys Marili Cancio and Chris Smith.

This Week in South Florida: Meera Sitharam

The University of Florida will allow three of its political science professions to serve as expert witnesses in a lawsuit challenging new state voting laws.

University 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.

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

Is Dan Mullen really on the hot seat at Florida.

Florida researchers investigate COVID impact on lung tissue

Researchers at the University of Florida are working with human lung tissue to gain more insight into COVID-19 and how it impacts people differently.

University of Florida makes national top 10 list

The University of Florida lands a coveted spot on the top 10 list for public universities in the country.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference at UF

Gov. Ron DeSantis is delivering remarks Monday morning at Emerson Alumni Hall at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Cheers! Home to UF may legalize drinking alcohol in public

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.

Staving off dementia is focus of Univ. of Florida study

Researchers at the University of Florida have found a therapy that holds promise for preventing dementia by combining non-invasive brain stimulation with brain games.

Florida Gators ready to return to pre-pandemic life, announcing plan to kick off upcoming football season in front of full house

UF athletics announcing on Monday that it would be selling all 88,548 tickets for home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Inauguran nuevo sitio emergente de vacunas contra COVID-19 en Downtown Miami

La alcaldesa del condado de Miami-Dade, Daniella Levine Cava, y otros líderes empresariales locales están llevando a cabo una conferencia de prensa el lunes por la mañana en un nuevo sitio emergente de la vacuna COVID-19 en el Edificio DuPont en 169 E. Flagler St. en Downtown Miami.

Paseo anual de la policía motorizada rinde homenaje a adolescente que murió trágicamente pero donó órganos para salvar a otros

Las autoridades esperaban entre 300 y 500 participantes en el paseo benéfico en motocicleta que parte del condado de Miami-Dade y llega hasta los Cayos de Florida.

Sospechoso en The Falls saca cuchillo con forma de pistola y oficial le dispara

Un cuchillo con forma de pistola llevó a la policía a disparar contra un sospechoso de robo en The Falls, en Kendall, el viernes por la noche, según el departamento de policía de Miami-Dade.

Miami se asocia con grupos de investigación, para estudiar la contaminación plástica en aguas que rodean la ciudad

El problema es tan generalizado que la ciudad se está asociando ahora con Ocean Conservancy y otros grupos de investigación para llevar a cabo lo que se llama un “protocolo de evaluación circulatoria”, o CAP, que estudia cómo y de dónde vienen los plásticos.

Aviso de ‘no nadar’ sigue en vigor para partes de Biscayne Bay

Una advertencia de no nadar todavía está en vigor para partes de Biscayne Bay el miércoles, dos días después de que los equipos de construcción perforaron una tubería de alcantarillado de 60 pulgadas en el centro de Miami.

Accidente fatal cierra Okeechobee Road en Hialeah

Okeechobee Road fue bloqueada en ambas direcciones el martes por la mañana mientras la policía investigaba un accidente fatal.

Prohíben bañarse en Key Biscayne tras derrame de agua residual

El Condado de Miami-Dade ha publicado avisos de “no nadar” en ciertas áreas, después de un derrame de aguas residuales en Key Biscayne.

El Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami y Dolphin Mall abren centros de vacunación contra COVID-19

A partir del lunes, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami ofrecerá vacunas contra COVID-19 en dos lugares emergentes en ciertas fechas.

Abren fuego contra vehículo en el centro de Miami

La policía del condado de Miami-Dade está investigando a posibles sospechosos y los motivos para disparar contra el automóvil.

Fotógrafo casi es golpeado por un conductor huyendo de la escena de un accidente

Fotógrafo casi se golpea cuando un conductor huye de la escena de un accidente automovilístico el martes.

Mujer embarazada, una de las 2 víctimas del accidente automovilístico en Homestead

Los autos aplastados como latas mostraron la gravedad del accidente mortal en Homestead que mató a dos personas e hirió a otras dos.

Dos Muertos y varios heridos por choque violento de varios vehículos

Un aparatoso accidente automovilístico en Homestead causó al menos la muerte de dos personas e hirió a varias más.

Miami-Dade College celebra graduaciones de estudiantes en el loanDepot Park

Los estudiantes del último año de la universidad continúan celebrando graduaciones en toda Florida.

El Museo Vizcaya presenta un nuevo sistema de mitigación de inundaciones antes de la temporada de huracanes

Después de que un poderoso huracán dejara daños devastadores en el histórico Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, la propiedad ha presentado un sistema de mitigación de inundaciones que, esperan, evitará futuros daños por el agua.

1 muerto en accidente de madrugada en Alton Road en Miami Beach

Una persona murió y otra resultó herida la madrugada del lunes, tras un accidente en el que se vieron implicados tres vehículos.

Universidad Internacional de Florida realiza la primera ceremonia de graduación presencial desde la pandemia

La primera de seis ceremonias presenciales de graduación se realizó la mañana de este sábado, en el Estadio Riccardo Silva de la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU), ubicado en el campus principal en West Dade.

Investigación policial en marcha en un club nocturno en Miami Gardens

Investigación policial en marcha en el club nocturno Miami Gardens el miércoles.

1 muerto y 2 heridos tras tiroteo en la Pequeña Habana

Los detectives de la policía de la ciudad de Miami están investigando un tiroteo que dejó a un hombre muerto y a otros dos hombres heridos a primera hora de la mañana del miércoles, en el barrio de la pequeña Habana de la ciudad.

Activista con discapacidad quiere caminar en el espacio con nuevos aparatos ortopédicos en sus piernas

Cuando se trata de superar las probabilidades, Jean Maggi es un profesional. Después de contraer polio cuando era niño en Argentina y perder su capacidad para caminar solo, Maggi, de 58 años, sigue decidido a seguir sus sueños.

Desplazan a residentes de dúplex en Miami por incendio

Las autoridades respondieron la madrugada del domingo a un incendio dentro de un dúplex en Miami.

Accidente en Pine Tree Drive deja un muerto y tres heridos

Una persona murió y tres personas fueron trasladadas al Jackson Memorial Hospital tras un accidente automovilístico en Pine Tree Drive, en Miami Beach. La información preliminar muestra que una SUV trató de evitar el choque contra un automóvil que giraba a la izquierda.

Oficial salva a una mujer después de que su carro se sumerge en un canal en El Portal

Oficial salva a una mujer después de que su carro se sumerge en un canal en El Portal el martes

Agentes del FBI registran casas y autos en Hollywood

Agentes del FBI pasaron horas en una casa en Hollywood el martes, registrándola por dentro y por fuera, sin que hasta el momento esté claro qué es exactamente lo que buscan.

Study shows success in double lung transplant for severe COVID-19

The University of Florida-Shands lung transplant team and researchers around the world have found that double lung transplantation can benefit certain patients with severe respiratory issues as a result of COVID-19.

El barco de contenedores más grande de Florida llega a PortMiami

El barco de contenedores más grande de Florida Llega a PortMiami el martes

Hombre termina en el hospital tras un tiroteo en la madrugada en Broward

Hombre permanece en un hospital el lunes, después de un tiroteo durante la noche en Broward

FHP: Conductor muere quemado dentro de SUV tras colisión en la I-95 en Miami

Conductor muere quemado dentro de SUV después de una colisión en la I-95 el lunes, según la Patrulla de Carreteras

Balean a hombre fuera de mansión en Miami Beach

La invasión a una propiedad en Miami Beach provocó una fuerte presencia policial el sábado por la noche y el domingo por la mañana.

Hombre baleado después de abrir fuego contra agentes de policía en Fort Lauderdale

Las autoridades están investigando un tiroteo que ocurrió la madrugada del domingo en el condado de Broward.

Landmark study investigates spread of COVID-19 among vaccinated college students.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of students attending the University of Florida are taking part in a landmark study investigating the spread of COVID-19. One thousand students will be vaccinated as part of a nationwide study involving more than 20,000 college students and 25,000 of their close contacts. Researchers said the results of the study could determine how long we need to continue preventive measures such as wearing masks and social distancing. AdThe study also showed that non-standard forms of employment, including working from home, aggravated the ability to control the time spent on work. Researchers said businesses with returning cardiac patients need to adopt programs to boost job retention and help with disease management.

Proyecto de la eliminación de ‘Old Tamiami Trail’ estará terminado en enero

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Hombre detenido después de que un niño de 12 años fuera violado y baleado

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Una pareja muere a balazos tras disputa doméstica, investigan actuación de la policía

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Después de sobrevivir al ataque de un tiburón en Miami Beach, niño juega con delfines

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Hombre baleado mientras conducía Mustang en Lauderhill, dice testigo

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Incendio estalla en Planet RV en Davie

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Continúa vacunación en sur de Florida y se disminuye requisito de edad a partir del lunes

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Abren nuevo sito de vacunación al norte de Miami

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Hombre muere después de caer de un puente en South Miami

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Dos vehículos fueron quemados durante la noche en noroeste Miami-Dade.

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Hombre muere después de que un conductor lo atropella y huye de la escena

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Accidente en sentido contrario en Florida Turnpike, envía dos personas al hospital

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Demócratas de Miami-Dade celebran el TPS de venezolanos en el Arepazo

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

La embajada de Guaidó en EU se reúne con demócratas en el primer día del TPS venezolano

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Adolescente detenido sin fianza tras tiroteo fatal en el suroeste de Miami-Dade

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

EXCLUSIVO: Lo detuvieron, denunció brutalidad, lo hospitalizaron y se fugó; ahora llamó a su familia y le piden entregarse

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

UF freshman from Miami dies after being struck by a car

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida student from Miami died after being struck by a car. Police said 19-year-old Sophia Lambert died at the hospital hours after the crash on West University Avenue, which happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The freshman student, along with four others, were hit by a car in the 1700 block of West University Avenue. A subsequent investigation by Gainesville Police revealed that a Honda Civic traveling eastbound on West University Avenue and a Honda Accord traveling westbound on the same street collided as the driver of the Accord attempted to turn south. This is the second fatality involving a UF student on the same roadway in the last two months.

Danielle Cohen Higgins appointed to Miami-Dade Commission

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Danielle Cohen Higgins was appointed and sworn in as Miami-Dade County’s new commissioner for District 8 on Monday, filling the seat vacated by new mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Cohen Higgins, a civil law attorney, was selected by a 10-1 vote in a special meeting. The process took only about 10 minutes as commissioners decided to make the appointment rather than hold a special election for district residents. Cohen Higgins was considered a frontrunner from the get-go among a list of seven contenders. Relatively drama-freeMiami Dade commission votes 10-1 to appoint Danielle Cohen Higgins to fill D8 seat, left open as predecessor Daniella Levine Cava became county Mayor.

Florida vet school uses novel approach to save seahorse

Louie, a black and silver seahorse, swims in Carol Benge's home aquarium, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 in Chiefland, Fla. She took him to the University of Florida veterinary school where they diagnosed the problem. He was put in a hyperbaric chamber, and with one treatment, Louie was cured. They put Louie and the glass container inside the hyperbaric chamber and shut it tight. With one treatment, Louie was cured.

Gators halt football activities following COVID-19 outbreak

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida has shut down football activities following a COVID-19 outbreak among the team on the school’s Gainesville campus. Florida’s athletic director released a statement saying the team has experienced a spike in positive coronavirus cases among players this week, and for that, team activities are being paused. The statement read:“The University of Florida football team has experienced an increased in positive COVID tests among players this week. Out of an abundance of caution, team activities are paused as of Tuesday afternoon. After the game, Gators head coach Dan Mullen said he wanted to pack the swamp for the LSU game, saying he wanted 90,000 fans to be allowed into the stadium.

Miami-Dade County first place in U.S. where invasive snail from India found, it’s not good news

Found in India, it is a horntail snail (Macrochlamys indica), UF scientists discovered and FDACS confirmed it. Miami-Dade County is the first known place where a horntail snail has been found in the United States. Research is continuing to gather further information about the horntail snail, according to Commissioner Nikki Fried, who heads the FDACS. “The horntail snail is an invasive pest with the potential to cause serious health implications for Floridians,” she said. Inspectors combed the area where it was found and discovered more of the snail sites in Miami-Dade County.

UM and FIU join UF and FSU on Spring Break 2021 cancellation

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Spring break is an institution in South Florida, but two South Florida institutions of higher learning won’t be having it in 2021. The University of Florida and Florida State University previously said they will also cancel spring break this school year. University of Miami President Julio Frenk said his school’s spring semester will begin a week later than initially scheduled, on Jan. 25, and students will also get two “Wellness Wednesdays” off. “I know it hasn’t been easy, and I can’t promise that it will become any easier anytime soon. FIU has proposed a calendar in which classes would end a week earlier rather than taking a week off for spring break.

University of Florida dropping ‘Gator Bait’ cheer

MIAMI – University of Florida football games will sound a little different moving forward. The school has decided to drop the “Gator Bait” cheer. The President of the school Kent Fuchs said it was because of “historic racist imagery associated with the phrase.”Fuchs said the school’s athletics and the band will discontinue the cheer.

Mystery in Weston: Divers search canal

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Florida officials direct public universities to transition to online classes

MIAMI – The State University System of Florida directed public universities on Wednesday to start transitioning to online classes “immediately.”“This directive will be reevaluated as the situation continues to develop,” the state education officials said in a statement about the new strategy to help prevent COVID-19 cases in Florida. The directive includes state universities with students who have returned from spring break, which includes Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. Public university officials will be encouraging students from other public schools to return home for at least two weeks or to not return to campus. This includes students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, the University of North Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida, and the University of West Florida. Miami Dade College and 27 other public colleges in Florida are following the recommendation of the Florida Department of Education to remain open.

Firefighters investigate Louis Famous Foods fire in Liberty City

Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Milberg: Startling parallels between impeachment efforts in Washington D.C., Gainesville

There are some startling similarities between the efforts to impeach President Trump and the University of Florida student body president.

Bryan Norcross Podcast - Covering Florida during hurricane season with Jeff Huffman

Jeff Huffman from Florida Storms and the University of Florida joins Bryan to discuss the issues facing weather forecasters covering hurricane season for the entire state of Florida. SUBSCRIBE to The Bryan Norcross Podcast - iTunes | AndroidCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

U. of Florida band director says he was attacked after football game

The University of Florida's marching band director was attacked following a football game against Miami. ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Florida's band director says he was attacked Saturday night after the school's football game against the University of Miami in Orlando. The band was marching in uniform from the stadium to its buses following the game when a female Miami fan tried to cross the line of band students, University of Florida spokesman Steve Orlando told CNN, based on the director's account. Orlando police told CNN affiliate WKMG the department is investigating the incident and may release more information on Monday. Watkins has been the director of the UF Gator Marching Band since 2006.

U. of Florida band director says he was attacked after football game

The University of Florida's marching band director was attacked following a football game against Miami. ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Florida's band director says he was attacked Saturday night after the school's football game against the University of Miami in Orlando. The band was marching in uniform from the stadium to its buses following the game when a female Miami fan tried to cross the line of band students, University of Florida spokesman Steve Orlando told CNN, based on the director's account. Orlando police told CNN affiliate WKMG the department is investigating the incident and may release more information on Monday. Watkins has been the director of the UF Gator Marching Band since 2006.

6 South Florida Hispanic students awarded college scholarships from McDonald's

MIAMI - Six Hispanic students from South Florida have been awarded McDonald's HACER National Scholarships. A total of 30 Hispanic high school seniors from around the country were awarded the scholarship to pursue their dreams of higher education. Below is a list of the well-deserving seniors from South Florida: Kendra Da Silva, of Coral Glades High School, who is attending Harvard University. Kimberly Ramos, of Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, who is attending the University of Central Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic college enrollment is at a record high.

University of Florida, Florida State University crack top party schools list again

The University of Florida ranked 16th and Florida State University ranked 18th on the 2020 list released Tuesday. Florida made the top party school list for a 27th consecutive year. Syracuse University topped the list for the 2019-20 academic year, followed by the University of Alabama, University of Delaware, West Virginia University and Tulane University. The University of California-Santa Barbara, Colgate University, Wake Forest University, Bucknell University and University of Rhode Island round out the top 10. 18 Florida State University Tallahassee, Fla. No.

Tim Tebow says he won't speak at Republican National Convention

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Tim Tebow said he won't be speaking at the Republican National Convention next week. "I wake up this morning to find out that I'm speaking at the Republican National Convention," Tebow said. "So let's come together on that. "Let's forget about our quarrels and our differences and let's come together on one nation under God." Tebow has been out of football since being released by the Philadelphia Eagles before the start of the 2015 season.

Longtime Florida athletics director retiring

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Longtime University of Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley, one of the most successful college sports leaders in the country, is retiring. Foley, 63, informed his staff and head coaches of the move Monday, calling it quits after 40 years at Florida. He will remain at Florida as emeritus athletic director for the duration of his current contract. Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs thanked Foley for his years of service and commitment to the Gators. "I firmly believe my time as athletics director is ending so that I can move into the next phase of my life, and I eagerly look forward to this next phase," Foley said.

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