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Multimedia: Florida’s consumer confidence jumps six points as housing signs improve

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians surged six points to 71 in April amid indicators of flattening housing prices statewide and news that the economy has not worsened, a new University of Florida survey finds.

Filed under Multimedia on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Multimedia: The best protectors from bullies? Girls

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Playground bullies may meet their match from where they least expect — in the ranks of kids who are anti-bullies — and most of them are girls, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Multimedia on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

Multimedia: Boys more prone to trouble after family upheavals, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Family disruptions such as divorce or children being forced to live elsewhere are tougher on boys than girls, according to a newly published University of Florida study, which finds that rates of male juvenile delinquency and drug use rise when the household composition changes.

Filed under Multimedia on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.