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Gainesville pumps brakes on waste-free living plans

By Danielle Ivanov | Apr. 11, 2019

The city hopes to complete its goal by 2040

FILE - This Nov. 7, 2017 file photo shows the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house near Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Andrew Coffey should have been graduating from Florida State University with his classmates this May 2019, but his life was cut short when he was pressured into drinking an entire bottle of 101-proof Wild Turkey bourbon in a Pi Kappa Phi fraternity hazing ritual. Now his parents are pleading the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that expands the state's anti-hazing laws. (AP Photo/Joseph Reedy, file)

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New anti-hazing bill moves through state legislature

By Danielle Ivanov | Mar. 26, 2019

To be initiated, he had to drink an entire bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon. He did. Then, he passed out the couch. The next morning, he was dead.

Alpine strawberries are tiny, soft and tasty. A UF researcher discovered a species that can grow in South Florida.

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UF Researcher aims to make big strides with small strawberries

By Danielle Ivanov | Feb. 24, 2019

A 4.4 ounce container of Alpine strawberries costs $12

After explaining to Bee College 2018 attendees how to split beehives, Rob Horsburgh, 43, demonstrates the steps Friday, Oct. 14, 2018. The event was hosted by the UF IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab and offered a variety of classes on beekeeping.

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Florida beekeepers propose new license plate to help save the bees

By Danielle Ivanov | Feb. 18, 2019

Traditional license plates may see a sweet change in the near future.

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UF researchers feel effect of Airbnb sanction

By Danielle Ivanov | Jan. 29, 2019

State employees can no longer use Airbnb for work travel

The RTS microbus is a new service for all residents of east Gainesville. The bus is free of charge and ADA equipped. Two microbuses began running Monday morning. Danielle Ivanov / Contributing Writer

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Microtransit bus service begins in East Gainesville

By Danielle Ivanov | Jan. 10, 2019

The new service will take riders to the Rosa Parks Station.

Leanne Shaffer decorates her recycled glass jar at Plantsgiving before planting beans and bell peppers.

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‘Zen out of ten’: Students plant seeds, give thanks to plants

By Danielle Ivanov | Dec. 2, 2018

UF EcoReps offered tubers, beans and squash seeds.

Citrus greening is a disease that reduces the production of citrus, with symptoms including yellowing of the leaves, dying of the trees or branches, abnormally tasting fruit and no fruiting. This 1-acre Citrus Under Protective Screen, a mesh screening, protects these 2.5-year-old mandarin trees by blocking out the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that carries the bacteria that causes greening.

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UF testing tree covers to combat citrus greening

By Danielle Ivanov | Sep. 23, 2018

The new outfits are meant to help diseased citrus trees

Beau is a “Paws & Relax” therapy dog at Santa Fe College who comes every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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The good boys: UF, Santa Fe employ handful of therapy dogs

By Danielle Ivanov | Aug. 8, 2018

If you’re having a “ruff” day, one resource to try on campus is dog therapy. Offered at both Santa Fe College and UF, respective programs “Paws & Relax” and “Yappy Hour” connect students with Beau, Marco, Siggi and Gabe, the four campus therapy dogs.

Above are the projected exterior designs for the IBC (left) and La Casita.

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MCDA houses to open in 2019

By Danielle Ivanov | Aug. 6, 2018

The first discoveries were mold and termites. Then came wood rot, decay, air and water leaks and structural flaws. After fire and space code violations, Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, also known as La Casita, and the Institute for Black Culture finally closed in spring of 2017.

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‘Zen out of ten’: Students plant seeds, give thanks to plants

By Danielle Ivanov | Dec. 2, 2018

Leanne Shaffer decorates her recycled glass jar at Plantsgiving before planting beans and bell peppers.

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By Danielle Ivanov | Dec. 2, 2018

Leanne Shaffer decorates her recycled glass jar at Plantsgiving before planting beans and bell peppers.

Gainesville pumps brakes on waste-free living plans

New anti-hazing bill moves through state legislature

UF Researcher aims to make big strides with small strawberries

Florida beekeepers propose new license plate to help save the bees

UF researchers feel effect of Airbnb sanction

Microtransit bus service begins in East Gainesville

‘Zen out of ten’: Students plant seeds, give thanks to plants

UF testing tree covers to combat citrus greening

The good boys: UF, Santa Fe employ handful of therapy dogs

MCDA houses to open in 2019

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