IFAS in the news, 6/16

Major Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak found in Boca Raton
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/major-mediterranean-fruit-fly-outbreak-found-in-boca-748723.html?imw=Y

State funds help farmers keep farming (St. Johns)
http://staugustine.com/opinions/2010-06-16/state-funds-help-farmers-keep-farming

Threat of insect-based bioterror reviewed
http://vaccinenewsdaily.com/news/213404-threat-of-insect-based-bioterror-reviewed

St. Lucie County Extension office offers pesticide exams
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jun/15/st-lucie-county-extension-office-offers-exams/

Swarming season begins for dry wood termites in Bay area (Tampa Bay)
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jun/15/151526/swarming-season-begins-dry-wood-termites-bay-area/news-breaking/

Tulip bulbs too hard to rebloom (Orlando)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/home/os-tom-plant-doctor-061910-20100619,0,3168578.column

Lawyers descend on Cedar Key
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100616/ARTICLES/6161003/1118?Title=Lawyers-descend-on-Cedar-Key

Oil spill claims workshop will go over process (Hernando County)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/briefs/oil-spill-claims-workshop-will-go-over-process/1102605

Science/UF/local:

Proposed Dietary Guidelines Take Aim at Obesity (national)
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100615/proposed-dietary-guidelines-take-aim-obesity

Tension mounts on Koppers tour (Gainesville)
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100616/ARTICLES/6161010/1118?Title=Tension-mounts-on-Koppers-tour-

New UF chemistry building is needed
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100616/ARTICLES/100619593/1118?Title=New-UF-chemistry-building-is-needed

FWC: Scallopers should find as many as last year - or more (state)
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100616/ARTICLES/6161011/1118?Title=FWC-Scallopers-should-find-as-many-as-last-year-or-more-