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New U.S. News rankings show declines across most Florida public universities, though Florida A&M University rose 13 spots to No. 79 among publics.

Florida health officials confirm over 150 local dengue cases this year, primarily affecting South Florida counties as summer heat increases mosquito activity.

UWF partners with Home Base Florida to launch a new veteran health fitness program on the Pensacola campus, aiming to expand access to specialized wellness resources for service members in the region.

UWF collaborates with Home Base Florida to launch a new fitness program for veterans on the Pensacola campus, aiming to improve health access through community partnership.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed a fatal dengue case, marking one of the most severe surges in recent history with over 130 local infections reported in Hillsborough County alone this year.

Florida athlete Brady McDonald finished a unique endurance feat by completing a marathon-distance run in all 50 states within 50 days, raising one million dollars for charity to aid sick children.

Authorities are investigating a deadly incident on the Florida's Turnpike where a man standing outside his car was killed, causing significant traffic backups.

Traffic backed up into Goulds and Princeton areas after a man standing outside his car was killed on Florida's Turnpike, disrupting local commutes.

Florida leads the U.S. with 270 reported dengue cases as local transmission rises in Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and other counties during peak summer months.

Updated flu and COVID shots arrive in Florida pharmacies this season. New mRNA technology provides enhanced protection as medical groups urge vaccination after challenging respiratory years.

Three top U.S. AI executives urge industry slowdown as fears grow over rapid development pace and potential dangers of artificial intelligence technology.

Authorities have confirmed that a Florida woman is the second fatality in a fiery McLaren crash in California alongside car-show founder James Wehr.