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UF study: Florida consumer confidence marks big gains in December

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence rose six points to 90 in December, reflecting optimism about gas prices, the stock market and job growth, and boding well for holiday retailers, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, December 27, 2005.

UF wildlife expert: Quail decline linked to changing land-use practices

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s quail hunting season, but where are the birds?

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, December 21, 2005.

Research: Snails were overlooked contributors to marsh destruction

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Buoyed by the effects of an intense drought, otherwise harmless snails likely killed off thousands of acres of salt marsh in the Southeast in recent years.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, December 15, 2005.