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(07/25/18 10:29pm)
Last week, a 5-year-old watched his father die in a gas station parking lot. The shooter, Michael Drejka, will likely face no charges because of Florida’s incredibly lax stand your ground law. The victim, Markeis McGlockton pushed Drejka to the floor after he came back from the inside of the gas station to find Drejka arguing with his girlfriend. Little did McGlockton know that making the mistake of pushing too hard as defense of his family would lead to his death. Drejka shot from the floor at McGlockton who as evidenced in a security video was not lunging at him after the first push.
(07/18/18 11:50pm)
Grilling out and serving ice cream isn’t typically in the job description for law enforcement officers, but it’s a familiar occupation for those in the Youth and Community Resource Unit of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
(07/18/18 11:38pm)
UF’s campus is full of nature and, with it, sustainability efforts to protect it.There’s the Office of Sustainability, protected natural areas and extensive major and minor studies and classes concerning environmental issues or topics like sustainability, wildlife, agriculture, reporting and more.The signature live oak trees stand alongside Albert and Alberta, Century Tower, Gothic-style brick buildings and more as key elements that make UF’s campus.These trees that are perfect for hammocking can often be under-appreciated or taken for granted.Almost a year ago when hurricanes struck Gainesville, the historic tree in front the New Physics Building met its end. Riding past it on my 120 bus route down Museum Road, I noticed its missing place.
(07/11/18 11:56pm)
On Wednesday, I came across a viral tweet from a Twitter user in the United Kingdom named James Gleave.
(07/09/18 10:57pm)
Eight men sat along a wooden table. In front of them, 96 hot dogs waited. Behind them, a golden trophy and a belt fit for a champion motivated them. They were eating to win.
(07/04/18 10:46pm)
The Office of the Provost had been funding Library West’s extended hours for the past year, but the cash flow will be cut off this Fall.
(07/02/18 9:34pm)
Gainesville Police arrested a man accused of attempting to rob a man Sunday night.
(06/29/18 3:59pm)
Bags of algae grow under LED lights. They will be on the International Space Station for about a month.
(06/29/18 3:55pm)
Bags of algae grow under LED lights. They will be on the International Space Station for about a month.
(06/29/18 3:55pm)
Two UF scientists are preparing to begin an experiment testing algae’s growth in space with the potential for useful applications in long-term voyages.
(06/20/18 10:31pm)
Bailey Lawhon was 20 when he was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. Lawhon underwent six months of treatment and has been in remission for two years.
(06/20/18 10:05pm)
New York City is a place of glimmering lights and shiny buildings that demand your attention.
(06/20/18 10:01pm)
I can’t say I knew a lot of things when I started my first term as senator for Infinity Hall. Not only does our Senate lack any sort of transitioning between past positions, but I also happened to be the first ever senator for Infinity Hall — so it’s not like anyone could tell me what my predecessors were up to.
(06/18/18 10:29pm)
Gainesville Police arrested a man in their station lobby Thursday night after he allegedly threatened to kill the officers.
(05/29/18 12:34am)
Gainesville Police arrested a woman Sunday for driving under the influence and causing damage to city and government property.
(05/29/18 12:23am)
Petty Officer First Class Chris Caputo, 29, went to the Florida Museum of Natural History on Monday with his wife and two children. He appreciated the opportunity for a day trip away from Jacksonville, where he is currently stationed.
(05/24/18 12:52am)
Gainesville Police arrested a woman May 8 and have been uncovering more crimes she has allegedly committed targeting the elderly.
(05/17/18 9:27pm)
A homeless man was arrested Monday morning for the alleged battery of a firefighter.
(05/15/18 1:32am)
Gainesville Police arrested a man accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Circle K convenience store, located at 2152 NW 39th Ave., on Saturday evening.
(05/14/18 2:18pm)
Gainesville Police arrested a man and a woman accused of spending $1,021.18 on a stolen credit card in fewer than two hours Friday.
