UF Economists: Florida Consumers Remain Confident At Christmas
GAINESVILLE — Consumer confidence in Florida rose one point in December, reflecting buoyancy about personal finances and lack of concern for Y2K, University of Florida economists report.
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Peer Counselors Help Kids With Behavior Problems, UF Study Shows
GAINESVILLE — Peer counseling groups can help students with behavior problems improve their grades, attendance, attitudes and behavior, a University of Florida study shows.
New Radio Program Part Of Growing Interest In Children’s Culture
GAINESVILLE — A new radio program produced at the University of Florida is rapidly gaining an audience by focusing on the growing national interest in children’s culture.
For Some With Parkinson’s, Surgery Can Improve Speech, Study Finds
GAINESVILLE — When Parkinson’s Disease sufferer James Stuebe underwent brain surgery last year, he was overjoyed it nearly eliminated the tremors in his right arm and hand.
UF Survey: Most Floridians Willing To Pay To Restore The Everglades
GAINESVILLE — Although support varies depending on the cost of the remedies, most Floridians are willing to pay for restoring the Everglades to their original condition, a new University of Florida study shows.
Unique Environment, Amateur Sleuths Make Fla. An Archaeology Prize
GAINESVILLE — Ancient swamp things abound in Florida to give rare looks at the way people lived thousands of years ago, and ordinary folks are helping to uncover them, says a retired University of Florida professor.