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University of Florida alumnus Ron Magill was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Recognition Ceremony on May 1. Magill has spent most of his career changing the face of wildlife conservation. His dedication to the native wildlife of Panama later earned him the key to Panama City on two separate occasions. As a producer, co-producer or photographer for these documentaries, Magill has been able to show the world the importance of wildlife conservation in a multitude of ecosystems on our planet. He created the Ron Magill Conservation Scholarship, a $5,000 annual scholarship given to a wildlife ecology and conservation graduate student studying wildlife species in Central or South America.

Fifty-two years after mankind’s giant leap, a small sprout has taken root lunar soil in a Florida lab symbolizing the blossoming of a new moon era.

The study makes use of lunar soil samples collected from Apollo 11, 12 and 17.

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

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

University of Florida alumnus Ron Magill was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Recognition Ceremony on May 1. Magill has spent most of his career changing the face of wildlife conservation. His dedication to the native wildlife of Panama later earned him the key to Panama City on two separate occasions. As a producer, co-producer or photographer for these documentaries, Magill has been able to show the world the importance of wildlife conservation in a multitude of ecosystems on our planet. He created the Ron Magill Conservation Scholarship, a $5,000 annual scholarship given to a wildlife ecology and conservation graduate student studying wildlife species in Central or South America.

For the first time ever, Westminster’s Class of 2021 included 14 students who graduated as Emerald Scholars. Emerald Scholars participate in Westminster’s most ambitious academic courses and are provided with opportunities for enrichment through internships, independent research, service projects, and more. To graduate as an Emerald Scholar, students take a minimum of 12 AP courses, complete the AP Capstone Program or PLTW Engineering Program, as well as meet GPA, service project and internship requirements. Besides graduation honors, students receive a custom emerald and gold charm or pin along with a keepsake box. “The Emerald Scholars program underscores the goal of a Westminster education by preparing Christian leaders who are able to think critically, collaborate effectively, seek innovative solutions, and be examples of excellence in their communities,” said Alex Gonzalez, Westminster’s High School Principal.

A federal judge on Friday temporarily prohibited 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.

People across Aceh province in Indonesia's Sumatra island remain at shelters several days after floods first hit. "It’s been three days (we’re living outside home). We've moved from one place to another," says one Lhok Sukon resident, adding that now floods happen "almost every year."

AccuWeather's Tony Laubach reported from Wyoming on Jan. 5, as intense snow bands heading for the Midwest caused whiteout conditions.

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.

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.

Missed the second half of the show? The latest reactions to and information on the January 6 insurrection, one year later.

University of Chicago professor Richard Pape, who has been studying the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, tells "Face the Nation" that the people participating in the attack were "mainstream" and not on the fringe.

Representative Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House January 6 committee, said on "Face the Nation" that that panel "will not be deterred. At the end of the day, the facts matter and the truth matters."

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tells "Face the Nation" that he believes "very firmly" that "children belong in the classroom" despite the Omicron COVID-19 surge.

We leave you this Sunday morning with Monarch Butterflies in Pacific Grove, California. Videographer: Lance Millbrand.

Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee after a wildfire tore through several Colorado towns, quickly destroying nearly 1,000 homes.

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on "This Week."

South Africa bids farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the last great hero of the struggle against apartheid, in a funeral stripped of pomp but freighted with tears and drenched in rain.

George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., on "This Week."

As COVID-19 continues to surge across the U.S., the professional and college sports landscape is being thrown back into chaos. Games are being cancelled or postponed and players are testing positive. Johnathan Vigliotti reports.

The U.S. begins 2022 with record-high new coronavirus cases. The nation reported more than 2 million new cases over the past seven days, beating the previous record of 1.7 million set last January. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin gives Bradley Blackburn an update on CBSN.

Worshippers at Tokyo's Musashi Mitake Shrine pray for a good year in 2022. The Musashi Mitake Shrine sits at the summit of Mount Mitake, which is 929 metres (3,048 feet) high. Many visitors brave the hike to climb the mountain to watch the first sunrise of the year.

January 1 is typically a day when state and local laws passed in the previous year go into effect. Christina Ruffini takes a look at some of the new laws across the country that are going on the books.

New Year celebrations from across the world

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the last great hero in its struggle against apartheid, gave instructions for a no-frills funeral

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.

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.

During her first in-person biology lab on campus, the professor asked the class to find an object and swab it for bacteria. Most students wiped their desks and phones. Sawsan Ahmed reached into her backpack and pulled out her white teddy bear, Ben.

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.

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.

Florida shoppers say they're not very comfortable spending amid rising gas prices and pandemic blows.

Florida shoppers say they're not very comfortable spending amid rising gas prices and pandemic blows.

Eston Parker IIIMori Hosseini reacts during the Florida Board of Governors meeting on November 4, 2021. Hosseini is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Florida, Chairman and CEO of ICI Homes, and serves as the Chairman for several other boards within various organizations.

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.

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.

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.

UF's reputation plummeting

The university is reversing its decision to bar three professors from serving as expert witnesses in a case against the state. The earlier decision was seen as an infringement of free speech.

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.

As the University of Florida faces an accreditation investigation, a free speech advocate urged the university to let its professors testify freely in a lawsuit challenging the state’s controversial new elections law.

The school has been asked by its accrediting body why it denied a request by three professors to serve as paid experts in a lawsuit against the state's controversial new elections law.

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The union that represents three University of Florida professors barred from paid testimony in a lawsuit challenging the state’s controversial new elections law called the decision a result of overt meddling from Gov. Ron DeSantis and demanded a sit-down with the university’s president.

In a decision that could have far-reaching free speech implications for faculty at universities and colleges across Florida, the University of Florida has refused to allow three political science professors to continue to serve as expert witnesses in a case that challenges a new state law that restricts voting access.

The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech.

Is Dan Mullen really on the hot seat at Florida.

The Owls had a scoring advantage of 20-10 against Lynn and UF.

SG has looked into this initiative in previous years but faced liability concerns.

The University of Miami’s Wakeboarding Club traveled to Orlando, Fl. to compete in a RedBull sponsored tournament. The UM team consists of seven riders, all of whom competed in a variety of different events. Other schools such as the University of Florida, University of Central Florida and Mississippi State University competed in the tournament at the Orlando Watersports Complex.

College football stadiums across Florida with tens of thousands of non-masked, screaming students and boosters packed closely together have so far resulted in no recognizable community outbreaks amid the pandemic, according to infection figures on the state’s biggest campuses.

The college football season began amid fears that big games could become super-spreader COVID events. Now, nearly halfway through the season — which kicked off as the highly infectious Delta variant was still spreading across the U.S. — there has been no significant surges on college campuses.

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.

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

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

The last time FAU faced UF resulted in a 20-14 overtime victory for the Gators back in 2015.

Burying electric cables gets them out of the way of snow storms and hurricanes. But it has a cost, too.

N’Kosi Perry will be making his debut for the Owls and looks to provide an instant boost to the offense.

The giant whip scorpion sounds like a scary Florida creature, and it could approach that title if you make it activate its defense mechanism.

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.

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.

AdvertisementPanter, Panter & Sampedro (PPS) has chosen Arianna Hernandez of Miami Palmetto Senior High School as the 2021 recipient of its annual scholarship. Hernandez has demonstrated initiative, hard work, and dedication to her studies throughout her high school career. “I want to thank my parents, Mr. Nerenberg, and Mr. Panter for all of the help they have given me,” said Hernandez. All those sleepless nights really did pay off!”Mitchell Panter, managing partner of PPS, was pleased to award the scholarship. “Here at Panter, Panter & Sampedro we feel privileged to support students like Arianna Hernandez with their educational goals,” said Panter.

Rachel Ponce had an outstanding high school career.

AdvertisementPanter, Panter, and Sampedro (PPS) is proud to announce that it has awarded Arianna Hernandez of Miami Palmetto Senior High School as the 2021 recipient of its annual scholarship. Hernandez has demonstrated initiative, hard work, and dedication to her studies throughout her high school career. “I want to thank my parents, Mr. Nerenberg, and Mr. Panter for all of the help they have given me. “All those sleepless nights really did pay off!”“Here at Panter, Panter, and Sampedro we feel privileged to support students like Arianna Hernandez with their educational goals,” said Mitch Panter, managing partner of PPS. We cannot wait to see what she does next.”For more information on PPS, please visit panterlaw.com or call (305) 662-6178.

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

The University of Florida is no longer requiring students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear a mask on campus and will return to pre-COVID normal operations in late June.

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.

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.

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.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, Florida's landlord-friendly laws, lack of affordable homes, rising rents and stagnant wages left thousands of suddenly jobless renters exposed. In Central Florida, many low-wage workers who power the region’s tourism economy were particularly vulnerable.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 el club nocturno Miami Gardens el miércoles.

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.

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.

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

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 el martes

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.

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 martes

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.