Schools & Kids
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Archer
UF Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Camp Boggy Creek, Serving Children with Serious Illnesses
UF tourism and hospitality students completed field experience at Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, serving children with serious medical conditions through activities like archery, horseback riding and music.
UF Expert: Plain Water Beats Trendy Hydration Products for Most Gainesville Residents
A UF nutrition expert says plain water is all most Gainesville residents need during summer. Electrolyte beverages and alkaline water products offer no advantage for everyday hydration.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
UF Dietitian Offers Alzheimer's Prevention Tips for June Awareness Month
A UF dietitian shares science-backed strategies to reduce dementia risk, from specific eating patterns to exercise and sleep quality.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
UF Researchers Develop AI Tool That Diagnoses Dementia Types with Near-Perfect Accuracy
University of Florida researchers developed an AI tool that diagnoses Alzheimer's disease versus dementia with Lewy bodies with near-perfect accuracy, reducing a misdiagnosis rate that currently reaches 50%.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026