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4 days ago | mynews13.com | Curtis McCloud

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Board of Governors has rejected Santa Ono as the next president at the University of Florida. The decision comes as some state leaders, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, had concerns about Ono taking the helm at Florida's flagship university. Some elected officials criticized Ono for supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the past, which he publicly supported while president at the University of Michigan.

5 days ago | mynews13.com | Greg Pallone

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — Emergency leaders in Brevard are gearing up for their second hurricane season in a new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) after decades in a cramped facility next door.

5 days ago | mynews13.com | Emily Kenny

New York dairies are getting another boost from state coffers just a week after a little-noticed bill drew widespread scrutiny for its attempt to stifle permits for large dairy farms. More than 100 dairy farms will split $21 million in state funding through the dairy modernization grant program to implement new equipment and technology.

5 days ago | mynews13.com | Emma Delamo

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the Trump administration works to slim down government spending, that includes millions of dollars in funding for HIV medications.

5 days ago | mynews13.com | Curtis McCloud

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the spirit of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we are shining a light on a special Everyday Hero who volunteers time with a nonprofit called “R.E.A.C.H.” of Central Florida. R.E.A.C.H. stands for “recognizing experiencing Asian cultural heritage” and aims to bring young Asian American students together to build leadership skills and give back to the community.