University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE — Despite a volatile stock market, the confidence of Florida’s consumers remained unchanged from June to July because they perceive prices to be relatively low, say University of Florida economists.

GAINESVILLE — Independence Day is one of the best things to happen to the American presidency in a long time, although the coming onslaught of sleazy political spots may negate the film’s impact.

GAINESVILLE—A 34-year-old Gainesville man was in good condition today (7/24) after becoming the first patient in Florida to undergo gene therapy to combat cystic fibrosis, the most prevalent lethal hereditary disease in America.

County level economic forecasts to 2010 have been released by the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR).

GAINESVILLE — As residents along the Atlantic Coast keep a wary eye on Hurricane Bertha, experts from around the country are trying to analyze the lessons learned from last year’s destructive storm season — the busiest in more than 60 years.

GAINESVILLE —Poor black mothers who do not have an advanced education are not deterred from encouraging their children to succeed in mathematics, a new University of Florida study finds.

GAINESVILLE — Margaret Abbott may finally be getting the credit she deserves.

GAINESVILLE—Southern Pine Beetle populations have exploded to outbreak levels along the Suwannee River in Hamilton and Madison counties, where the tree-killing beetle has invaded several pine plantations.

GAINESVILLE — As the world prepares to celebrate the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, a French idealist is again being heralded as the idea man behind the first events in 1896 and the originator of the modern Olympics.