The clay tablets are the first cuneiform tablets from the Middle Bronze Age to be found in the region, according to a Jan. 14 news release from the University of Central Florida. They were uncovered by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, an associate professor of history at the university, and a team of archaeologists.

Student shots: The percentage of Florida students entering kindergarten with required vaccinations continues to decline, Health News Florida reports. Superintendents: Alachua County interim superintendent Kamela Patton offered to extend her contract if the school board needs more time to search for a permanent leader, MainStreet Daily News reports.

Archaeologists have found evidence suggesting that Kurd Qaburstan, a site located in the Erbil region of northeastern Iraq, may be the lost city of Qabra, an ancient urban center mentioned in Babylonian inscriptions, including the Stele of Dadusha. Recent excavations...

While most people flee natural and man-made disasters, first responders run to them. Firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers were deployed to the Surfside condominium collapse, the Pulse nightclub and Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shootings, and a long string of hurricanes.

The University of Central Florida has broken ground on a four-level tower addition to its football stadium in Orlando. The university says the new Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium will redefine the fan experience with premium amenities, including expanded club spaces, luxury suites, Sky Suites, shaded seating, and food and beverage options.

First responders make up 1.4% of Florida’s workforce, but their suicide rate is more than two times higher than other working-age Floridians. The 2nd Alarm Project deploys teams to communities to help.

Florida State Senator Randy Fine introduces a bill preventing undocumented immigrants from attending public universities with acceptance rates below 85%. The proposal follows Governor Ron DeSantis's support for stricter immigration policies.

UCF takes on the No. 10 Houston Cougars after Keyshawn Hall scored 40 points in UCF's 95-89 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Opponents haven't identified a quick way to end congestion pricing. Supporters and transportation experts are confident the new Manhattan tolls are here to stay.

The University of Montevallo Falcons had to fight and claw their way to victory, but they stepped up in the end to pick up a crucial conference win in front of a large audience on Pack the SAC night.

After a lackluster defensive showing in their win over the University of Central Florida on Jan. 14, the Horned Frogs took their defensive intensity to another level in an 81-73 win over No. 23 Utah Friday night.