UAF, Florida University ink MoU to strengthen ties in education, research

- Advertisement - FAISALABAD, Oct 13 (APP):University of Florida, US, and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their research and educational ties as a step towards agricultural...

Vote now for the Florida Power & Light (FPL) Athlete of the Week for Oct. 6-11

Kaitlyn Smith of North Bay Haven won last week's FPL Athlete of the Week poll. Readers can vote for this week's featured athletes until noon on Friday. Coaches' nominations and game performances determine the weekly candidates. Fans are encouraged...

Our Fuel Farm Crisis Is an Opportunity to Bring PortMiami Into the 21st Century

PortMiami is more than a backdrop for skyline photos or a headline in the evening news. It is a 520-acre engine that drives Miami-Dade’s economy, fuels our supply chain, and connects us to the world. Every year, PortMiami supports more than...

"Furry" Florida insect delivers shockingly venomous sting

Well, it wouldn't be Florida without another creepy crawler to worry about, right? Wildlife officials say it's the season for puss caterpillars – one of the most venomous insects in the U.S. Puss caterpillars in Florida The puss caterpillar gets...

Galen Arthur Johnson, 82, Vero Beach, Florida

July 3, 1943 - October 9, 2025 Family photo Family photo Galen Arthur Johnson, the mellow-voiced AM radio announcer who for decades was central Minnesota's breakfast companion over WJON's airways, died on October 9, 2025 in his adopted home of...

Ten reasons by region to travel throughout Florida this fall and winter

SOUTH FLORIDA OCTOBER 17-19 Oktoberfest, beer, food, bands, stein-holding contest, keg tapping, parade of flags, gifts, vendors and carnival rides. 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday at the American German Club, 5111...

Animal cruelty uncovered: Seven animals rescued from unfit home

EVIDENCE. THAT CHILD ALSO SURVIVED. RIGHT NOW IN SAINT LUCIE COUNTY, WE’RE WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON A FIVE MONTH OLD BABY WHO WAS INJURED DURING A FIGHT BETWEEN TWO WOMEN, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TELLS US. GEORGINA HAYES WAS ARGUING WITH ANOTHER...

Who receives SNAP Florida this week? Deposit schedule from October 13-19, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal initiative in the United States administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The primary goal of SNAP is to combat hunger and improve...

University of Florida será la nueva sede de un importante programa acelerador de mejoramiento vegetal

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Geoffrey Meru, profesor asociado de mejoramiento, genética y genómica de vegetales en el Centro de Investigación y Educación Tropical de UF/IFAS, estudia hortalizas y...

Volunteers keep Florida waters under watch

CARROLLWOOD — Lake Carroll is one of Hillsborough County’s largest lakes. It’s also one of the most sampled water bodies in the state, thanks to Lakewatch volunteers. The lake-monitoring program has helped manage Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers...

Best college in Florida? WalletHub rankings are out, see who is on top

WalletHub released its 2026 rankings for nearly 800 colleges and universities in the U.S. Rankings were based on seven key dimensions, including cost, campus safety, and career outcomes. One University in New Jersey was declared the top-ranking...

Flounder Fishing Closes In Florida October 15 For Spawning Season

Recreational anglers are reminded that the harvest season for flounder in Florida state and federal waters is set to close on October 15 and will remain closed through the end of November. The season will reopen on December 1. The Florida Fish and...

Rare Florida butterflies reflect impact of climate change

From the Miami blue to the Schaus’ swallowtail, South Florida is home to many endangered and declining pollinator species that exist only here. The Miami blue butterfly alone has dropped by a minimum of 99 percent in area of occupancy and...

Florida's farm technology increasingly open to cybersecurity attacks 

Florida has restricted foreign adversaries from buying farmland near critical infrastructure. The technology powering modern farms, or "ag-tech," presents a potential national security vulnerability. Computer chips, particularly those using...

MON: Pacific Fusion to set up shop in Los Lunas as construction of Mesa del Sol campus gets underway + More

Pacific Fusion to set up shop in Los Lunas as construction of Mesa del Sol campus gets underway -Hannah Garcia, Albuquerque Journal Pacific Fusion’s much-heralded fusion energy facility is planned to be built in far southern Albuquerque. But, in...

A fourth generation is prepping to run a family farm on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. But will there be enough water to sustain a long future?

This is the third of a three-part series for The Colorado Dream: Growing a Future. The stories in this series are part of the KUNC podcast The Colorado Dream. The podcast is available for download wherever you may listen to podcasts and on...

Florida’s Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday lasts through December

FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: FALL FISHING BRINGS ITS OWN COLOR CHANGE TO FLORIDA BAY

By Richard Hastings Fall fishing is underway in the Florida Keys. While the leaves may be changing colors up north, Florida Bay is also having its own color change. Mullets of all sizes have returned to the bay in large numbers, creating giant...

West Virginia Mountaineers at UCF Knights: Odds, Spread, and Total

Have the Central Florida Knights drawn a break in the schedule? Perhaps, but Orlando pigskin has not exactly shined against underdogs of recent memory. The UCF Knights will once again try to take advantage of what's in front of them when 2-4 West...

Sunny, Dry, and Seasonable for South Florida

Sunny, Dry, and Seasonable for South Florida IT IS GORGEOUS IN BOCA RATON THIS MORNING. ALL THE LIGHTS SHINING JUST MAGNIFICENTLY OVER A VERY CALM AND CHILL BOCA INLET. I SAY CHILL, IT’S A SUBTLE THING, BUT OUR FIRST FRONT OF THE FALL SEASON HAS...