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When Diane McFarlin graduated from the University of Florida in 1976, she said there were three distinct career paths for journalism majors: Work for a newspaper, work for a television or radio station, or work for an advertising agency or as in-house ad staff.

Dozens of people learned different ways to cook and store healthy foods so they will be as quick to serve as processed meals and fast food — but much healthier — at a new event Saturday at the University of Florida.

A new University of Florida study says trying to play through concussion symptoms backfires for college athletes.

AAA has chosen electric vehicles as its top three picks for the 2016 AAA Green Car Guide.

Lingering undergraduates at the University of Florida would wear out their welcome long before the seven-year mark

Best-selling author Amy Stewart, whose latest mystery is “Girl Waits With Gun,” visits the downtown library, 401 E. University Ave., from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. today and you’re invited.

Three potential alternative routes for new or expanded roads in a state effort to get traffic off Interstate 75 have been identified and are drawing concern from residents along with Alachua county commissioners, who are scheduling an informational meeting on the project.

Zephaniah Freeney said the Reichert House Leadership Academy has changed his life for the better.

Business owners who are disabled veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to attend the inaugural Gainesville MatchMaker event

Coast Guard officials from Cedar Key rescued two men early Saturday from their capsized boat 6 miles south of Sea Horse Key.