GPD: Local TV reporter sexually battered woman
(11/02/16 10:18pm)
A WCJB-TV20 news reporter was arrested Tuesday after forcing a woman into sex, Gainesville Police said.
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Bernie supporters protest Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s GNV visit
(10/24/16 12:19am)
As U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke to a group of prospective Hillary Clinton volunteers Friday night, a group of Bernie Sanders supporters protested her presence, with one interrupting her speech.
Organization offers students a ride to early-voting poll
(10/24/16 12:06am)
An organization is helping UF students get to the polls for early voting today.
A day of pride: Thousands attend LGBTQ+ celebration in Gainesville
(10/23/16 11:53pm)
West University Avenue resembled a moving rainbow Saturday afternoon, with hundreds of people carrying colorful flags as they marched for LGBTQ+ pride.
Civil War re-enactors face off at Battle of Gainesville
(10/23/16 11:19pm)
Walter Anderson slumped over his horse Sunday, feigning injury during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gainesville.
‘Nasty woman’ and ‘puppet’: Clinton, Trump clash in final debate
(10/20/16 12:00am)
Hours before the final presidential debate began, Gainesville resident Kyle Young made his stance known, painting “Trump is Revolution” and “Hillary for Prison” on the graffiti-filled 34th Street Wall.
Your guide for fall in Gainesville
(10/19/16 9:04pm)
Fall is finally here, and you know what that means: going to pumpkin patches, having your friend take 53 pictures of you holding the same pumpkin at various angles and drinking pumpkin spice lattes to stay toasty in our crisp 82-degree weather! But in all seriousness, even though we don’t have the cold weather and falling leaves right now, there are plenty of ways to get in the fall spirit right here in Gainesville.
Alhassan powers Florida to road win over Aggies
(10/17/16 12:05am)
When the Florida volleyball team marched into Reed Arena to face defending Southeastern Conference champion Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon, the Gators were expecting a battle.
Homeless woman trashes gas station
(10/10/16 9:50pm)
A homeless Gainesville woman was arrested Sunday for throwing items from a Circle K shelf after being told the gas station’s phone was broken, Gainesville Police said.
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(10/06/16 10:59pm)
Yezenya Martinez, a 37-year-old employee at the Shell gas station on Archer Road, posts a sign to inform customers of their outage of premium gas. The station was out of Plus gasoline and V-Power gasoline, but was checking its levels of the regular gasoline every 15 minutes.
Research Roundup: October 4, 2016
(10/04/16 12:00am)
In order to improve conservation research on Florida’s Nature Coast, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is working with Santa Fe College at Cedar Key.
RTS buses now accepting credit, debit card payments
(10/04/16 12:00am)
Gainesville residents looking to buy bus passes won’t have to use cash anymore.
Darts & Laurels: September 30, 2016
(09/30/16 12:00am)
“I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed,” your father says, sitting down at the edge of the bed. “I was young once too, y’know.” He chuckles to himself. “I remember when I read my first Darts & Laurels. I was just 17, a freshman at UF. All my friends were reading the Alligator. I figured, if I read it too, maybe I’ll fit in. Maybe I’ll be cool.” He sighs and looks back at you. “You’ll always be my child, and I love you for that alone. But please, make good choices. Keep a good head on those shoulders. I know it’s harmless, but some good people get caught up in some bad things when they read…
Infinity Hall residents report wrong candidates displayed on ballots
(09/28/16 12:00am)
Residents of Infinity Hall experienced problems Tuesday as they voted for the first student candidate seeking to represent them.
After finally turning 21, I realized I wanted to become an adult too quickly
(09/27/16 10:04pm)
I was a baby for the first 20 years of my life — or at least it felt that way. There was always something I wasn’t old enough to do: drive, buy cigarettes, join the Army, gamble, drink or enter a bar. You see, I had always wanted to be treated like an adult, ever since I consciously understood there were legal differences based on age.
Gainesville jumps 37 spots in bicycle-friendly rankings
(09/26/16 12:00am)
In what some consider the most dangerous state for bicycling in the country, Gainesville has been ranked the most bicycle-friendly city in Florida.
US media is making the same mistake UK did
(09/23/16 12:00am)
Browsing the various news websites online has become an arduous task in 2016. Watching news stations on TV is even more unpalatable. Trying to stay informed is important, but a very fine line has developed between awareness of current issues and receiving the massive media spin on everything. Has 2016 really been that bad a year for the world? No, but I believe we’re not only becoming far more aware of the terrible things, but also fascinated by them. For the majority of Americans, their news comes through their preferred syndicated source’s filter, as they are simply being spoon-fed whatever that news station decides is important that day.
Life is a (metaphorical) highway: an analysis of driving habits and life
(09/22/16 12:00am)
I love my mother, and I hate stereotypes about Asian women, but I’m going to come clean and say this: She is not a good driver. I, unfortunately, have inherited this trait from her.
High Dive hosts food trucks
(09/22/16 12:00am)
This Saturday, one of Gainesville’s signature downtown events, the Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally, is returning to High Dive.
Let's talk about Tim Tebow.
(09/19/16 8:45pm)
Dear readers, we need to have a serious talk about Tim Tebow.
