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University of Florida allows professors to testify in a voting rights case after all

3:19pm November 05, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The university is reversing its decision to bar three professors from serving as expert witnesses in a case against the state. The earlier decision was seen as an infringement of free speech.

The University of Florida denied three of its professors permission to testify in a voting rights case against the state, saying it was a "conflict of interest" and "adverse to UF's interests."

The University of Florida bars professors from testifying in a voting rights case

2:00pm October 30, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech.

Brazilian peppertree, Schinus terebinthifolia, is a relative of poison ivy. It is one of the most damaging invasive weeds of agricultural and natural areas of Florida, Hawaii and Texas.

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Florida Researchers Use Pests To Help Control Pesky Brazilian Peppertree Plant

4:23pm November 04, 2019

by Greg Allen

Since it was introduced as an ornamental plant a century ago, Brazilian peppertree has grown out of control in Florida. Researchers are releasing a tiny insect that may help stop the invasive plant.

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As a state entity, the University of Florida had to permit Richard Spencer to speak. But its president urged students and staff to avoid the event and "shun" Spencer and his followers.

Florida's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Richard Spencer Speech

1:36pm October 17, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

As a state entity, the University of Florida must allow the white nationalist to speak on campus. But its president urged students and staff to avoid the event and shun its speaker.