Recent findings from the ACTIVE study show cognitive speed training may reduce dementia risk by 25% over two decades, based on University of Florida research.

A University of Florida study revealed multiple small errors led to the collapse of hurricane-resistant light poles during Hurricane Ian, including manufacturing flaws, design issues, and installation errors.

Two University of Florida scholars influenced Mars mission planning with their report on science goals for the Red Planet, prioritizing the search for life and other scientific explorations.

Daniel Maxwell, a consultant at UF, contributed to "Degrees of Change," a book examining AI's impact on education and work, coinciding with the World Economic Forum meeting.

Duval County Public Schools in Florida are installing new weapon detection systems in all district middle schools to enhance security. The rollout will be in phases, with instructional videos and communication to families about the new procedures.

The Gator Robotics team from the University of Florida participated in a robot competition, with their bots Steggy and Termigator reaching the semi-finals and Top 16 respectively. The event offered valuable engineering experience.

A study from UF Health Cancer Institute found that the bacterial compound Bac429 may improve lung cancer immunotherapy, with potential applications across different cancer types.

Jacksonville State University partners with EOS North America, expanding its additive manufacturing capacity with a second EOS M290 metal printer, signaling over $3 million investment and boosting its manufacturing support center's capabilities.

A woman died and a man with a baby were injured in a pickup crash near Jacksonville's Acosta Bridge, ActionNewsJax reported. The driver hit a lane divider while changing lanes, causing the accident.

St. Augustine invites residents to a public open house to discuss high-tech infrastructure projects targeting traffic, parking, and safety at City Hall on September 26.