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18- to 20-year-olds can now openly carry a firearm in Florida
By Teia Williams | July 6Adults under 21 can now legally carry a firearm after a June 17 Florida court ruling.
Sports
Florida hires Todd Butler as assistant baseball coach
By Colton Veres | July 6The Florida Gators have added one of college baseball's most experienced and accomplished recruiters ...
Sports
Alex Condon makes debut with Australia’s senior team
By Jeffrey Serber | July 6Making his debut with Australia’s senior national team, Florida’s Alex Condon aided the Boomers ...
El Caimán
‘We are devastated': UF community, relief organizations support Venezuela after earthquake
By Kathia Montenegro | July 6When twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela June 27, Daniela Lambert spent ...
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Florida Board of Governors appoints UF’s 14th president
By Swasthi Maharaj | July 1The Florida Board of Governors voted Wednesday at a special meeting to confirm Stuart Bell as UF’s next president, ending several months of uncertainty for the university.
Local leaders reflect on their political journeys amid America’s 250th anniversary
By Olivia Lofaso | July 4As the nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local leaders and community advocates reflect not only on the nation’s past, but also on the future of policymaking and advocacy in their communities.
Higher season ticket prices leave UF students weighing options
By Lily Perkins | July 2The University of Florida released season student tickets earlier this year at a price about 50% higher than the previous year’s. Coming out to a $376.25 total, including fees, the elevated price has raised concerns among students about whether the season ticket package is worth the cost.
‘Growing, relationships and time’: Anna Poacelli starts solo career with ‘Farmhouse’
By Brandy Sumner | July 5Her first independent single, “Farmhouse,” is set to release July 10. The song is about her dream of getting married and moving to a farm.
OPINION: From Glacier to Gainesville, national and state parks show the importance of nature conservation
By Ella Finkelstein | July 3It’s a bright, sunny day. What do you do? You could take the ever-popular float down one of the numerous springs near Gainesville; it can be a refreshing and relaxing experience. Or you could visit the crowd-pleasing Paynes Prairie, brimming with wildlife like bison, horses and alligators.
