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Peter Fonda: The passing of an outspoken celebrity

(08/18/19 11:40pm)

On August 16, 2019, actor Peter Fonda died. A member of a prominent acting family, Fonda is probably best known as a countercultural icon who starred in films like Easy Rider, which is about two motorcyclists traveling through the Southern U.S. However, as my only experience with Fonda is his role in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (likely not Peter Fonda’s proudest moment), I cannot give a proper obituary of the man, nor will I try to. Instead, I would like to focus on his political statements, which brought him a good deal of notoriety in his later years.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/08/peter-fonda-the-passing-of-an-outspoken-celebrity

UF received $776.2 million for research in 2019

(08/08/19 1:49am)

UF received $776.2 million from research grants for the 2019 fiscal year, which ended June 30, said UF research communications director Joseph Kays.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/08/uf-received-776-2-million-for-research-in-2019

Gun buyback scheduled in Gainesville to promote safety in schools

(08/08/19 1:25am)

Gainesville authorities want to make sure schools are safe and gun-free this year by having a gun buyback event with no questions asked.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/08/gun-buyback-scheduled-in-gainesville-to-promote-safety-in-schools

Georgia man charged with brandishing gun during road rage

(08/08/19 1:22am)

A Georgia man was charged by Florida Highway Patrol in the city of Alachua for brandishing a gun during a road rage incident Monday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/08/georgia-man-charged-with-brandishing-gun-during-road-rage

Man charged after officer throws object at car

(08/05/19 11:40pm)

A Gainesville man was charged Saturday afternoon after a Gainesville police officer attempted to stop him from driving recklessly by throwing her flashlight at his vehicle.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/08/man-charged-after-officer-throws-object-at-car

Mayor Poe and city commissioners give out reusable grocery bags on RTS routes

(07/25/19 12:11am)

Gainesville residents saw some familiar faces on their morning commute Wednesday as Commissioner Harvey Ward, Commissioner Helen Warren and Mayor Lauren Poe passed out reusable grocery bags on multiple RTS routes.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/07/mayor-poe-and-city-commissioners-give-out-reusable-grocery-bags-on-rts-routes

Its location is out of this world: The story of UF’s moon tree

(07/23/19 12:34am)

Its roots stem far away from Earth.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/07/its-location-is-out-of-this-world-the-story-of-uf-s-moon-tree

Mariee Sioux travels to Gainesville for performance at the Heartwood Soundstage

(07/17/19 9:54pm)

Mariee Sioux is bringing her unique style of ancestral folk music to Gainesville.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/07/mariee-sioux-travels-to-gainesville-for-performance-at-the-heartwood-soundstage

Man charged in connection with Alachua shooting

(07/01/19 11:38pm)

A Gainesville man was charged in connection to a June 25 Alachua shooting due to the combined efforts of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the High Springs Police Department, Gainesville Police Department, and Alachua Police Department.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/07/man-charged-in-connection-with-alachua-shooting

Gainesville man arrested for shoving pregnant woman

(06/25/19 4:12pm)

A pregnant woman said Gainesville man Michael Gish, 45, pulled her hair and shoved her Friday night, according to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/gainesville-man-arrested-for-shoving-pregnant-woman

APD: Man shot in city of Alachua

(06/25/19 3:46pm)

Alachua Police Department responded to a report that a man had been shot in Alachua early Tuesday morning.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/apd-man-shot-in-city-of-alachua

UF implements a $30 million safety plan

(06/22/19 3:59pm)

The UF campus is about to get even safer with additional security equipment and resources.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/uf-implements-a-30-million-safety-plan

Alachua County woman charged with child cruelty and neglect

(06/17/19 11:12pm)

Mery Cruz-Martinez was arrested Sunday after hitting a 14-year-old girl in her care, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/alachua-county-woman-charged-with-child-cruelty-and-neglect

Masked gunman killed in shootout at Dallas courthouse

(06/17/19 6:46pm)

DALLAS (AP) — An Army veteran wearing a mask and carrying more than 150 rounds of ammunition for his high-powered rifle was shot dead Monday after he opened fire outside a busy federal courthouse in downtown Dallas, authorities said.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/masked-gunman-killed-in-shootout-at-dallas-courthouse

Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in construction projects

(06/08/19 11:38pm)

The Board of Trustees has approved four construction projects on the UF campus totaling over $100 million.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/board-of-trustees-approves-over-100-million-in-construction-projects

Newberry city commission votes to participate in solar project

(06/03/19 8:43pm)

Here comes the sun, Newberry.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/06/newberry-city-commission-votes-to-participate-in-solar-project

Gainesville awaits government approval for autobuses

(05/30/19 6:30pm)

Gainesville is waiting on government approval for public use of autobuses, which run with electricity instead of driven by people.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/05/gainesville-awaits-government-approval-for-autobuses

UF Office of Sustainability launches composting station

(05/28/19 12:14am)

UF has launched its first on-campus food compost station so students and faculty can dispose waste in an environmentally friendly way.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/05/uf-office-of-sustainability-launches-composting-station

Florida chasing NCAA berth as SEC Tournament begins

(05/21/19 1:01am)

The Florida baseball team has made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament every year since coach Kevin O’Sullivan took over in 2008.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2019/05/florida-chasing-ncaa-berth-as-sec-tournament-begins

firefighter 4

(05/20/19 11:19pm)

Andrew Picklo, a 24-year-old firefighter EMT, trains with the engine ladder outside of Station 1. The firefighters took part in a time trial to see how quickly they could inspect the engine and maneuver the ladder as close to the top of the street light as possible.

https://www.alligator.org/multimedia/3c21b2ee-7b77-11e9-bc16-33065de700b1

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