Back-to-school ‘holiday’ ready to start

Back-to-school ‘holiday’ ready to start

Florida’s 14-day back-to-school sales tax holiday, starting Monday, offers tax exemptions on clothes, school supplies, and personal computers, and is part of a tax relief package approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida in recent years has held a variety of...
“Make my day”: DeSantis cautions pro-Hamas vandals

“Make my day”: DeSantis cautions pro-Hamas vandals

Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned pro-Hamas protesters and acts of vandalism during a press conference on Thursday, noting that Florida “will not tolerate such behavior” and proposed revoking visas for individuals involved in anti-American activities. Gov. Ron...
Univ. of Florida research spending reaches $1.26 billion

Univ. of Florida research spending reaches $1.26 billion

The University of Florida recorded $1.26 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2024, driven by an increase in federal funding. The University of Florida (UF) reported a record $1.26 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2024 on Thursday, driven...