IFAS in the news, 6/25

Good morning! Here is this rainy Monday's IFAS news roundup:

Florida hopes to fill its skies with unmanned aircraft
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-06-23/increased-drone-use-privacy-concerns/55783066/1

4-H'ers bound for Gainesville after district events (St. Johns, et al) http://staugustine.com/living/youth/2012-06-24/4-hers-bound-gainesville-after-district-events#.T-hYE5GQIzI

Groundcovers for problem areas in the landscape (Marion)
http://www.ocala.com/article/20120623/COLUMNISTS/120629947

Citrus greening a growing concern for Manatee growers http://www.bradenton.com/2012/06/24/4089735/citrus-greening-a-growing-concern.html

Leon County 4-H Programs (missed this when it ran) http://www.wctv.tv/community/headlines/Leon_County_4-H_Programs_158581005.html

Fifth Annual Tropical Fruit Festival set for June 30 (Lee)
http://www.fort-myers-beach-observer.com/page/content.detail/id/520812/Fifth-Annual-Tropical-Fruit-Festival-set-for-June-30.html?nav=5064

Program offers cooking classes (Lake)
http://www.dailycommercial.com/News/LakeCounty/062512savory

Disease threatens Florida citrus crop
http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/blog/morning-edition/2012/06/disease-threatens-florida-citrus-crop.html

Caladium bulbs can winter inside or out (Hillsborough) http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/life/2012/jun/24/banewso7-caladium-bulbs-can-winter-inside-or-out-ar-419388/

Prevent tree damage during home construction (Okaloosa) http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/trees-50515-construction-larry.html

Garden Q&A: You'll have to be patient to find impatiens again (Duval) http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2012-06-23/story/garden-qa-youll-have-be-patient-find-impatiens-again

Garden Help: Eliminating mosquitoes is important (Duval) http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2012-06-23/story/garden-help-eliminating-mosquitoes-important

Treatment plant blamed for stench in Newberry (Alachua)
http://www.alachuatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2513:treatment-plant-blamed-for-stench-in-newberry&catid=102:local&Itemid=426


UF, climate news:

Scott's approach to higher ed reform challenged
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120623/WIRE/120629796

Sea rising faster on East Coast than rest of globe
http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sea-rising-faster-on-east-coast-than-rest-of-globe-1.3803001

Drought remains, but rain has helped
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120624/ARTICLES/120629793/1183?Title=Drought-remains-but-rain-has-helped-