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Florida university graduation events draw security, advisories
Read full article: Florida university graduation events draw security, advisoriesSome Florida state universities have ramped up security and issued advisories for graduation ceremonies, amid an already heightened police presence on campuses because of a wave of student protests.
‘No longer peaceful:’ 10 arrested as pro-Palestine rioters clash with USF police
Read full article: ‘No longer peaceful:’ 10 arrested as pro-Palestine rioters clash with USF policeUniversity officials said that around 75-100 protestors — including some unaffiliated with the university — arrived at the campus on Tuesday morning with items like wooden shields, umbrellas and tents.
‘Not a daycare:’ 12 arrested during student protests at 2 Florida universities
Read full article: ‘Not a daycare:’ 12 arrested during student protests at 2 Florida universitiesProtestors at the University of Florida and University of South Florida were arrested on Monday, according to university officials.
Taylor Swift course is coming to this Florida university. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Taylor Swift course is coming to this Florida university. Here’s what to knowThe course has been offered in the past, typically focusing on pop culture subjects like “Harry Potter” or fictional monsters. Now, it's set to feature the iconic pop singer.
Florida disputes speech lawsuits from pro-Palestinian student groups
Read full article: Florida disputes speech lawsuits from pro-Palestinian student groupsGov. Ron DeSantis and the state university system are trying to fend off lawsuits from pro-Palestinian student groups that allege First Amendment violations amid campus debates about the war between Israel and Hamas.
What happened to that giant sargassum seaweed blob headed for Florida? It shrunk, scientists say
Read full article: What happened to that giant sargassum seaweed blob headed for Florida? It shrunk, scientists sayThat giant blob of stinky seaweed that was headed to Florida earlier this year has shrunk, and what’s out there is less than scientists have seen in recent years.
Giant seaweed blob washing up on Florida beaches getting smaller
Read full article: Giant seaweed blob washing up on Florida beaches getting smallerThe massive blob of seaweed that started stinking up Florida beaches earlier this year has started to shrink, according to researchers at the University of South Florida.
Sargassum seaweed soils Space Coast beaches at record levels
Read full article: Sargassum seaweed soils Space Coast beaches at record levelsAll that stringy stuff that washed up on Brevard County beaches this past week is just the beginning of what scientists predict will grow into the largest-ever bloom of Sargassum seaweed ever recorded, according to News 6′s partners at Florida Today.
Flagler sheriff pauses excavation of human remains at construction site until experts arrive
Read full article: Flagler sheriff pauses excavation of human remains at construction site until experts arriveExcavation has stopped at a Palm Coast construction site where human remains were found this week until a team of experts can arrive to assist.
Central Florida grassroots initiative all about amplifying AAPI voices through voting
Read full article: Central Florida grassroots initiative all about amplifying AAPI voices through votingA new grassroots initiative in Central Florida is aiming to amplify the voices of the Asian American, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian (AANHPI) community through voter engagement ahead of election season.
Gov. DeSantis announces $20M for USF cybersecurity program
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $20M for USF cybersecurity programFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning at the University of South Florida, announcing the disbursement of $20 million for the Florida Center for Cybersecurity, hosted by the university.
Researchers: Florida could reach herd immunity by end of month
Read full article: Researchers: Florida could reach herd immunity by end of monthResearchers with the University of South Florida released a new timeline of when Florida could reach herd immunity and found that has been delayed due to a decrease in cases and vaccinations.
Moderna vaccines delayed by snowstorm may not arrive until next week, Florida governor says
Read full article: Moderna vaccines delayed by snowstorm may not arrive until next week, Florida governor saysThe site will be open for three days and will provide 3000 COVID-19 vaccines to senior citizens. We’re at 325,000 last week and we’re gonna have a net increase of 41,000 for the next week,” DeSantis said. The governor is expecting a shipment of 5,000 additional doses to be delivered to Pinellas County next week. The delayed deliveries have forced some vaccine distributors to temporarily call off some vaccination appointments this week but DeSantis did say the doses were expected to arrive before the weekend. “Keep in mind I mentioned this yesterday, the Moderna still has not shipped for this week.
Third wave of COVID-19 pandemic hits Florida, but there is some hope
Read full article: Third wave of COVID-19 pandemic hits Florida, but there is some hopeFlorida now has uncontrolled, sustained community spread of the coronavirus, and is fast approaching one million lab-confirmed cases and 20,000 dead. “Florida is in the midst of a viral resurgence and with aggressive action now, can contain this surge. The report also recommended proactively and focused testing, full flu immunization, mask wearing, social distancing and aggressive contact tracing. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications,” DOH-Brevard’s assistant director Anita Stremmel wrote in an email to FLORIDA TODAY. The inconsistent messaging on mask-wearing has been decried as one of the most substantial failures of leadership across the country during this pandemic.
Florida university cites racist Twitter bio in firing police officer
Read full article: Florida university cites racist Twitter bio in firing police officerTAMPA, Fla. – A university police officer in Florida whose Twitter bio described herself as a “KKK member” has been fired, officials said. Former University of South Florida officer Presley Garcia, 26, said her friend added the description in 2015 and she had not used the account for years. The investigation into Garcia began in July after a BayNews 9 reporter contacted the USF police department with screenshots of the Twitter account “@presleyyyg,” which read “KKK member." The chief said USF officers have experienced having their doors kicked, vehicles photographed in their driveways and been followed to work while being “antagonized on the roadway” in recent months. Garcia admitted the Twitter account was hers, but told investigators a friend added the phrase to her bio in 2015, the newspaper reported.
Video shows UCF and USF players get into skirmish before War-On-I4 game
Read full article: Video shows UCF and USF players get into skirmish before War-On-I4 gameORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 captured footage of players from the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida getting into a skirmish before the War-On-I4 game. Sports Director Jamie Seh said this happened 85 minutes before the 8 p.m. kick. She said a USF player walked over to the Knights side of the field. #WarOnI4 pic.twitter.com/pQMgRbyUMp — Jamie Seh (@jamieseh) November 29, 2019The Knights are 9-3 on the year and South Florida is 4-8 on the season. UCF will now wait to see who they will play in a bowl game.