The big story: Florida’s scores on the latest round of the National Assessment of Educational Progress didn’t offer much to cheer about.

A UF IFAS researcher is warning residents about what signs to look out for in their backyard flock as Bird Flu cases rise in Florida.

Penny Schwinn faces a Senate hearing to confirm her appointment as President Trump’s deputy education secretary.

Think you were cold? More than 100 sea turtles were rescued in waters around Florida amid a historic winter storm that brought snow and plunging temperatures to the region.

“So, hi, I’m Madison Maish. I’m the President of Swamp Launch and our club designs, manufactures, and launches high-powered rockets, which we compete in two competitions,” said Madison Maish, president of the UF Swamp Launch Rocket Team.

In the past decade, the Florida craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth, expanding from 66 to 396 breweries – a sixfold increase. A new Ask IFAS study from UF/IFAS food and resource economics department researchers provides a snapshot of the industry and explains what the boom means for brewers.

FILE - An iguana lies on a sidewalk on a cold morning on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Plantation, Fla. If temperatures drop below 40 F (5 C), iguanas can start dropping from trees as they become immobilized until temperatures increase enough for them to move around again. (AP Photo/Terry Spencer, File)

Former Mandarin star quarterback Carson Beck headlines the list of the top players from Florida in the transfer portal this offseason.

Using the popular Bill Murray film as a reference, Ward highlighted the city's economic development, improved police and fire safety, housing and more.

The University of Florida baseball program is bringing back its all-time saves leader for the 2025 season, with Head Coach Kevin O’Sullivan announcing the addition of right-handed pitcher Michael Byrne as a student assistant coach.

Tampa Bay is experiencing a population boom. Here is how the University of South Florida's School of Architecture & Community Design is supporting that growth.