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UF Scientist: Calusa Indian Site Reveals State May Face More Hurricanes

GAINESVILLE — A stormy past warns that Florida may be in store for more destructive hurricanes if scientists are right about the threat of global warming, new University of Florida research suggests.

Filed under Research, Natural History, Environment, Florida, Sciences on Monday, September 28, 1998.

Researchers Aim To Keep Termites From Gorging On Florida Homes

GAINESVILLE—You’ve got your security system on, burglar bars up and guard dog at the ready. Feel safe?

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, September 17, 1998.

Armyworms Destroying Crops, Grass Across Southeast

GAINESVILLE — The Southeast is suffering through the worst infestation of armyworms in recent memory, with the pests chewing their way through thousands of acres of crops, pasture and turf.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Tuesday, September 8, 1998.