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Briggs (center) and the rest of Team East, Paula (left) and Renata (right), are met by his parents at a train station in Japan for the trip’s finale.

UF alumnus Joey Briggs’ 100-day journey around the world

Joey Briggs had three weeks to quit his job, obtain travel visas and say his goodbyes before he embarked on a 100-day journey across the world.

The Mouse and the Spider

In the expansive gallery of Marvel’s superheroes, there are few characters that even come close to the level of name recognition and reputability as Spider-Man. In the year 2018, he got an Academy Award-winning animated film, a game that set the record for sales of a third party game from Sony at 3.3 million copies and a role in the fifth highest-grossing film in the history of the world. It would be an understatement to say that the year 2018 was kind to his brand. Far From Home, which was released early last month, has even surpassed Skyfall to become Sony’s highest-grossing film of all time. It seemed like the property of Spider-Man had a bright future under the guidance of Sony and Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe – so it was a surprise to many when reports surfaced in late August detailing Sony and Disney’s disputes which would land it in very uncertain waters.

UF graduate student receives scholarship to research seagrass

A UF graduate student is learning how seagrass plays a role in combating the effects of climate change.

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Country singer Chase Rice will headline Gator Growl 2019

A blue and orange box stood in the middle of Turlington Plaza.

Animal Services #ClearTheShelters, find pets new homes

Kya, a 2-year-old mutt waited more than 2 months at Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS), along with many other dogs and cats, to find her forever home. 

Peter Fonda: The passing of an outspoken celebrity

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.

UF received $776.2 million for research in 2019

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

Gun buyback scheduled in Gainesville to promote safety in schools

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

Georgia man charged with brandishing gun during road rage

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

Man charged after officer throws object at car

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.

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

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.

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

Its roots stem far away from Earth.

Mariee Sioux travels to Gainesville for performance at the Heartwood Soundstage

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

Man charged in connection with Alachua shooting

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.

Gainesville man arrested for shoving pregnant woman

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.

APD: Man shot in city of Alachua

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

UF implements a $30 million safety plan

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