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(10/21/24 12:53pm)
Early voting in Alachua County started on Oct. 21 for the 2024 presidential election. From dynamic candidates at the top of the ticket down to local sheriff races, this year’s election will have far-reaching impacts across Florida.
(10/21/24 12:55pm)
La votación temprana en el condado de Alachua comenzó el 20 de octubre para las elecciones presidenciales de 2024. Desde los dinámicos candidatos que encabezan la lista hasta las elecciones locales para el aguacil, las elecciones de este año tendrán repercusiones de gran alcance en toda Florida.
(10/24/24 2:11pm)
A bright screen lights up the faces of readers. The word “instant access” in large black letters catches the eye. All they have to do is click “add to cart” and type in their information, and the book is immediately sent to their digital library, with 24/7 access forever.
(10/23/24 9:55am)
Beginning next week, many UF students will – for the first time in their lives – have the chance to exercise a singular civic privilege: voting in a presidential election. They will not only be casting a vote for president, but also for the many other federal, state and local candidates and propositions on the ballot.
(10/20/24 5:03pm)
As a crisp fall breeze swept through Gainesville, students, alumni and families gathered to celebrate the Gator Nation’s annual Homecoming celebration Friday.
(10/20/24 10:00am)
When the water receded, it took Mackenzie Spiroff’s new life with it. The stench of sewage and fish clung to her St. Petersburg home — or what was left of it — as she navigated the graveyard of her past before the storm.
(10/15/24 11:00am)
As the sun began to set over Gainesville’s City Hall Plaza Monday, the rhythmic sounds of drums and flutes echoed through the crowd. The evening air filled with reverence.
(10/14/24 12:36pm)
The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when another monstrosity was born in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.
(10/14/24 12:35pm)
For those experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, GRACE Marketplace became a sanctuary offering safety from Hurricane Milton as the winds and rain began to bear down.
(10/09/24 2:41am)
In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s rapid approach, Gov. Ron DeSantis provided state preparation updates Tuesday afternoon at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala. He was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.
(10/08/24 6:02pm)
¿Cuándo y dónde tocará tierra el huracán Milton?
(10/08/24 4:42pm)
Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.
(10/08/24 1:44am)
About 20 people gathered under umbrellas outside the Gainesville Regional Utility headquarters Monday afternoon with signs reading, “Vote yes for local public utilities.”
(10/07/24 6:08pm)
When a vigil for Israel descended into chaos after students perceived a loud noise as gunshots on Oct. 10, 2023, the only thing on Mordechai Krasnjanski’s mind was to run to safety.
(10/07/24 3:57pm)
UF campus will be closed this Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, due to Hurricane Milton, the university announced in a press release. All academic and student-related activities will be suspended, including online classes and exams. This interferes with the Fall 2024 Student Government elections, which are currently scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. The SG Supervisor of Elections will make an announcement regarding changes to the election schedule.At this time, UF has not announced plans to evacuate on-campus residents and recommends that those who live in residence halls should plan to shelter in place. Those who live off campus should follow local and state guidance for preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane, UF said in a press release. Florida Fresh Dining announced Gator Corner and The Eatery at Broward Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to its website. The Graham and Rawlings markets will also be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Reitz Union market, Starbucks and Panda Express will be open Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. UF Health hospitals and clinical practices are continuing normal operations, according to the press release. More information on UF Health closures can be found here.
(10/07/24 10:00am)
The last week of September marked one year of homelessness for 36-year-old Lana Wise. She often struggles to find a private place to use the bathroom, sometimes going for more than 24 hours without relief.
(10/07/24 10:00am)
Cuando una vigilia el 10 de octubre de 2023 para Israel se convirtió en un caos después de que los estudiantes percibieron un fuerte ruido como disparos, lo único que se le pasó por la cabeza a Mordechai Krasnjanski fue correr hacia la seguridad.
(10/06/24 5:19pm)
In a world increasingly defined by environmental challenges, 22-year-old Will Wanzenberg chose to look for the positives.
(10/01/24 10:55pm)
Katherine Mockler was stuck having to choose between her academics and her home once she learned UF only canceled Thursday classes. Between not having enough time to go home and wanting to help her mother evacuate, Mockler felt stuck.
(10/03/24 12:33pm)
Santa Fe College students now have guaranteed transfer admissions into UF through a new program established this year.