The big story: Florida’s scores on the latest round of the National Assessment of Educational Progress didn’t offer much to cheer about.

A UF IFAS researcher is warning residents about what signs to look out for in their backyard flock as Bird Flu cases rise in Florida.

In the past decade, the Florida craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth, expanding from 66 to 396 breweries – a sixfold increase. A new Ask IFAS study from UF/IFAS food and resource economics department researchers provides a snapshot of the industry and explains what the boom means for brewers.

“So, hi, I’m Madison Maish. I’m the President of Swamp Launch and our club designs, manufactures, and launches high-powered rockets, which we compete in two competitions,” said Madison Maish, president of the UF Swamp Launch Rocket Team.

Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama.

FILE - An iguana lies on a sidewalk on a cold morning on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Plantation, Fla. If temperatures drop below 40 F (5 C), iguanas can start dropping from trees as they become immobilized until temperatures increase enough for them to move around again. (AP Photo/Terry Spencer, File)

Former Mandarin star quarterback Carson Beck headlines the list of the top players from Florida in the transfer portal this offseason.

The University of Florida celebrates the anniversary of one of its longest-standing instruments: the centennial of the Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ

Florida’s weekly unemployment claims dropped for the second week in a row for the week ending Jan. 25. U.S. Department of Labor ( DOL) data released Thursday show 5,530 first-time jobless unemployment benefit filings last week in Florida. That’s down 1,248 from the previous week’s number of 6,778, before seasonal adjustments.

The extension paves the way for the league to potentially finalize a settlement with Clemson and Florida State that would keep them in the conference.

Florida coach Billy Napier publicly addressed his most recent staff addition, with Vinnie Sunseri joining as co-defensive coordinator.