University of Florida employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to China
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy thousands of biochemical samples of dangerous drugs and toxins that were delivered to a campus laboratory then illicitly shipped to China over seven years, according to federal court records.
University of Florida students recover after fear turns Jewish Gators community vigil into chaos
A plea from someone asking others to call 911 after a student fainted sent University of Florida students running in panic and trampling over others during a vigil in response to the Hamas attack on Monday night at the Turlington Plaza in Gainesville.
Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says
Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences.
Protest ban at University of Florida after anti-Sasse rally
The University of Florida is going to start enforcing a decades-old prohibition against indoor protests following a raucous demonstration earlier this month against the selection of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as a finalist for the school president’s job.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: November 7, 2021
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, University of Florida faculty union VP Meera Sitharam, Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky and attorneys Marili Cancio and Chris Smith.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 7, 2021
On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, University of Florida faculty union VP Meera Sitharam, Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky and attorneys Marili Cancio and Chris Smith.
![Inauguran nuevo sitio emergente de vacunas contra COVID-19 en Downtown Miami](https://www.local10.com/resizer/--K3FcMiwXY1HUi1I0ZdSfqETNs=/639x360/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/F25QF5L5RFGVBHRH2SFJ3KEYIM.jpg)
Inauguran nuevo sitio emergente de vacunas contra COVID-19 en Downtown Miami
La alcaldesa del condado de Miami-Dade, Daniella Levine Cava, y otros líderes empresariales locales están llevando a cabo una conferencia de prensa el lunes por la mañana en un nuevo sitio emergente de la vacuna COVID-19 en el Edificio DuPont en 169 E. Flagler St. en Downtown Miami.
![Miami se asocia con grupos de investigación, para estudiar la contaminación plástica en aguas que rodean la ciudad](https://www.local10.com/resizer/cXCkeBR3dy7LfXsRcpaGeplXp_I=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/05-12-2021/t_382426dd5af246798639ee247a808de2_name_image.jpg)
Miami se asocia con grupos de investigación, para estudiar la contaminación plástica en aguas que rodean la ciudad
El problema es tan generalizado que la ciudad se está asociando ahora con Ocean Conservancy y otros grupos de investigación para llevar a cabo lo que se llama un “protocolo de evaluación circulatoria”, o CAP, que estudia cómo y de dónde vienen los plásticos.
![El Museo Vizcaya presenta un nuevo sistema de mitigación de inundaciones antes de la temporada de huracanes](https://www.local10.com/resizer/v1PhUrB2h-QzLkyXpASIOzskO3U=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/QZ2RQYTOKNDO7DDF6UHTWX4SEI.jpg)
El Museo Vizcaya presenta un nuevo sistema de mitigación de inundaciones antes de la temporada de huracanes
Después de que un poderoso huracán dejara daños devastadores en el histórico Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, la propiedad ha presentado un sistema de mitigación de inundaciones que, esperan, evitará futuros daños por el agua.
![Universidad Internacional de Florida realiza la primera ceremonia de graduación presencial desde la pandemia](https://www.local10.com/resizer/Vsrqb1YP6stBIs_atf-WcXdzWfs=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/04-24-2021/t_7df6d9d458c545338f338b969ed4469d_name_image.jpg)
Universidad Internacional de Florida realiza la primera ceremonia de graduación presencial desde la pandemia
La primera de seis ceremonias presenciales de graduación se realizó la mañana de este sábado, en el Estadio Riccardo Silva de la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU), ubicado en el campus principal en West Dade.
![Activista con discapacidad quiere caminar en el espacio con nuevos aparatos ortopédicos en sus piernas](https://www.local10.com/resizer/PjPAIyiv9ca3UpsBd6PYFn1mWmo=/800x450/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/04-19-2021/t_78e0c113d18648bcb60fbaf3197a0e1f_name_image.jpg)
Activista con discapacidad quiere caminar en el espacio con nuevos aparatos ortopédicos en sus piernas
Cuando se trata de superar las probabilidades, Jean Maggi es un profesional. Después de contraer polio cuando era niño en Argentina y perder su capacidad para caminar solo, Maggi, de 58 años, sigue decidido a seguir sus sueños.
![Accidente en Pine Tree Drive deja un muerto y tres heridos](https://www.local10.com/resizer/gIN-Ortu0UYMTpA_yTmZXFwFPhg=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/04-17-2021/t_9d63512f746b4f5cb2944f2f43f882a8_name_image.jpg)
Accidente en Pine Tree Drive deja un muerto y tres heridos
Una persona murió y tres personas fueron trasladadas al Jackson Memorial Hospital tras un accidente automovilístico en Pine Tree Drive, en Miami Beach. La información preliminar muestra que una SUV trató de evitar el choque contra un automóvil que giraba a la izquierda.
![Landmark study investigates spread of COVID-19 among vaccinated college students.](https://www.local10.com/resizer/w56gOScI44Etc4medNyxgiDFLUI=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-31-2021/t_5e8ea628759b4cf3996f8afc320be92e_name_image.jpg)
Landmark study investigates spread of COVID-19 among vaccinated college students.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of students attending the University of Florida are taking part in a landmark study investigating the spread of COVID-19. One thousand students will be vaccinated as part of a nationwide study involving more than 20,000 college students and 25,000 of their close contacts. Researchers said the results of the study could determine how long we need to continue preventive measures such as wearing masks and social distancing. AdThe study also showed that non-standard forms of employment, including working from home, aggravated the ability to control the time spent on work. Researchers said businesses with returning cardiac patients need to adopt programs to boost job retention and help with disease management.
![Proyecto de la eliminación de ‘Old Tamiami Trail’ estará terminado en enero](https://www.local10.com/resizer/TDzsmLhvzaggBuvgnre7ijmhI4E=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-30-2021/t_c71b3e70d49b40c38938dc7e79becfc4_name_image.jpg)
Proyecto de la eliminación de ‘Old Tamiami Trail’ estará terminado en enero
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Hombre detenido después de que un niño de 12 años fuera violado y baleado](https://www.local10.com/resizer/GQbbWShUAn_Y-1794OkveXbZQuA=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-30-2021/t_75cc548297e94c60a553944d1a960eb1_name_image.jpg)
Hombre detenido después de que un niño de 12 años fuera violado y baleado
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Una pareja muere a balazos tras disputa doméstica, investigan actuación de la policía](https://www.local10.com/resizer/cTz6OrXMGn0LwFRpgqB9DWHZzaY=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-27-2021/t_ebf78a53b5e44bc1a3d46b78ee760897_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg)
Una pareja muere a balazos tras disputa doméstica, investigan actuación de la policía
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
Después de sobrevivir al ataque de un tiburón en Miami Beach, niño juega con delfines
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Hombre baleado mientras conducía Mustang en Lauderhill, dice testigo](https://www.local10.com/resizer/i5BSSIzbXFYY31Lzn3RPgtgHC_g=/2048x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-23-2021/t_2d401e487cee4d838130e4aa1728e101_name_image.jpg)
Hombre baleado mientras conducía Mustang en Lauderhill, dice testigo
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Incendio estalla en Planet RV en Davie](https://www.local10.com/resizer/ABV6zlO4RJfATiIEwxnECrk1K00=/2048x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-22-2021/t_bcffa705c30f49d08204680372b9e710_name_image.jpg)
Incendio estalla en Planet RV en Davie
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Continúa vacunación en sur de Florida y se disminuye requisito de edad a partir del lunes](https://www.local10.com/resizer/s9faHXzYp3DyfS0II_e7ByY7j0o=/2048x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-21-2021/t_2ca244b32c4844cfb4fdeff07c243d49_name_image.jpg)
Continúa vacunación en sur de Florida y se disminuye requisito de edad a partir del lunes
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Abren nuevo sito de vacunación al norte de Miami](https://www.local10.com/resizer/hcLvaMscXu8RfImzp_zSfLDjBD0=/2048x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-19-2021/t_b4e35732cd8b4710846c354e44911ddc_name_image.jpg)
Abren nuevo sito de vacunación al norte de Miami
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Hombre muere después de caer de un puente en South Miami](https://www.local10.com/resizer/mUrucQXOcEfocMZnB_9Paz1ppHM=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-17-2021/t_eac81561662f417cb0548b6ac27cc1cd_name_image.jpg)
Hombre muere después de caer de un puente en South Miami
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Dos vehículos fueron quemados durante la noche en noroeste Miami-Dade.](https://www.local10.com/resizer/oaeK6qCK-5DtofYvsj6xRlQMKxw=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/NFUZM2WONBA7THBIPHUCIL7SB4.jpg)
Dos vehículos fueron quemados durante la noche en noroeste Miami-Dade.
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
![Hombre muere después de que un conductor lo atropella y huye de la escena](https://www.local10.com/resizer/-qseZCDDqgJQTItHDAik5UvwZGE=/1600x900/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-15-2021/t_5904fdfde14d4daf86f5187b3792424c_name_image.jpg)
Hombre muere después de que un conductor lo atropella y huye de la escena
Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018. Trent is no stranger to Florida. Born in Tampa, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications.