City proposes new scooter rental program
(09/26/18 12:07am)
Gainesville residents may not have to worry about spending up to $1,000 on a scooter.
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sg vote
(09/25/18 11:44pm)
Students sit at voting stations at the Marston Science Library computer lab polling location and cast their votes for last Fall's Student Government elections on Sept. 25. Marston is one of several locations students can vote at on Wednesday.
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(09/25/18 11:18pm)
Students sit at voting stations at the Marston Science Library computer lab polling location and cast their votes for last Fall's Student Government elections on Sept. 25. Marston is one of several locations students can vote at on Wednesday.
SG elections see increased first day turnout
(09/25/18 11:18pm)
An increase of 200 students voted on the first day of Student Government elections compared to last Fall.
Police arrest attempted murder suspect
(09/24/18 4:45pm)
A man wanted for attempted murder was arrested after he was accused of waving a gun in the air early Sunday morning, Gainesville Police said.
Florida cross country continues hot streak at Mountain Dew Invitational
(09/23/18 3:57am)
The UF cross country teams took advantage of their home-field advantage Saturday morning. Well, their home-course advantage.
GPD looking for man wanted for attempted murder
(09/20/18 11:21pm)
Gainesville Police are looking for a man accused of attempting to murder someone by stabbing at Circle K early Wednesday morning.
Let’s learn to respect weather, not fear it
(09/13/18 9:55pm)
Weather, as it turns out, is a lot like s---. It just happens.
UF should put money into RTS, not a parking garage
(09/13/18 9:36pm)
UF is one of the top 10 public universities in the country. During the past few years, it has been adding accredited faculty and constructing new state-of-the-art buildings, among other things. All these new people and buildings have put pressure on the existing parking stock by increasing demand and limiting supply. To keep its infrastructure in tune with a world-class campus, the university had two choices: fund more parking or fund more and better public transportation.
Chomp the Flu event attracts about 900 people and offers new vaccine
(09/11/18 11:00pm)
Hundreds of students lined up Friday morning along Fletcher Drive not for free goodies, but free flu shots.
Non-violent felons deserve the right to vote: Why you should support Amendment 4
(09/10/18 12:32am)
On Nov. 6, 2018, Florida voters will decide the fate of eight possible amendments to the state constitution. One of these is Amendment 4, entitled “Voting Restoration Amendment.” According to the Miami Herald, Amendment 4 would restore voting rights to felons who had served their time (except for more serious crimes like murder or sexual offenses). Previously, according to The Palm Beach Post, felons convicted of nonviolent crimes would have to wait at least five years before petitioning to have their voting rights restored, with their case being argued before the board of Office of Executive Clemency, headed by Gov. Rick Scott.
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections seeks 100 more poll workers
(09/05/18 5:28pm)
Michael Plaut, 77, considers working at polling stations a public service.
Childish Gambino solemnly reminisces in new “Feels Like Summer” music video
(09/04/18 10:40pm)
“Oh, I hope we change. I really thought this world would change.”
A fleet of RTS electric buses to come by 2019
(08/31/18 2:50am)
Three new electric buses will take Gainesville streets by 2019.
Election 2018 draws to a close as candidates prepare for results
(08/28/18 7:03pm)
In the race for governor, Andrew Gillum secured the Democratic nomination and will face Ron DeSantis, President Donald Trump’s pick, in the general election. Gov. Rick Scott secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and will challenge incumbent Bill Nelson in November.
War hero and former presidential candidate John McCain has died
(08/25/18 10:05pm)
Sen. John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his rebellious streak into a 35-year political career that took him to Congress and the Republican presidential nomination, died Saturday after battling brain cancer for more than a year. He was 81.
Local Walgreens stores no longer stock cigarettes
(08/07/18 12:31am)
Out of the 800 Walgreens locations in Florida, the 17 Gainesville stores no longer have cigarettes on their shelves.
Santa Fe organizes emergency safety expo for public
(08/02/18 12:12am)
In an emergency incident, key Santa Fe College staff would meet in the emergency operations center, located inside the Santa Fe Police building, to discuss a plan of action.
UF launches industrial hemp growth pilot program, workshops
(07/25/18 11:15pm)
Hemp became legal to grow in the state of Florida last year, and UF researchers are now set to launch a pilot program to help the state develop the industry.
Darts and Laurels
(07/25/18 10:41pm)
It’s a recurring nightmare.
