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Guest Column: UF and the failed coup in Turkey

On July 15 in Istanbul, Turkey, soldiers closed the two bridges across the Bosphorus, the first indication that elements of the army were planning to remove the government of President Recip Tayyip Erdogan. In Ankara, the national capital, other soldiers took control of television stations and shelled the parliament building. President Erdogan had to use social media to rally his supporters. But by morning it was all over with Erdogan in full control.

Senate discusses police brutality, funding and online voting

During Tuesday’s Senate meeting, Budget and Appropriations Chairman Charlie Brown addressed the recent shootings of both black males and Dallas police officers.

Darts & Laurels: July 7. 2106

Some of you have reached out to the Alligator asking our position on the recent Supreme Court ruling.

Rally: Which Florida team had a more disappointing finish?

Senate talks bike sharing, library hours and SNAP

During Tuesday night’s Senate meeting, Senate President Jenny Clements started her report with a moment of silence for victims of the recent mass shooting in Orlando.

Darts & Laurels: June 9, 2016

Dear readers, we’re nearing the end. Five weeks into Summer A. It’s already almost over: crazy, right? It’s time to hit the books and try to pull some miracles in these classes so that we can all go back to enjoying what summer is truly about… never-ending rain?

Surviving Paris and other big cities

Before I left the U.S., I did a ton of research on each city and country I planned to visit in order to ensure as much safety as possible. There were quite a few horror stories about being pick-pocketed in places like Paris, but I figured I’d just use common sense. And I don’t want to speak prematurely, but it worked.

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A rusted metal sign marking the entrance to Depot Park, which is being constructed in dedication to Gainesville’s industrial sector, evokes the history behind the land in downtown that used to be used as a railroad station.

Construction for Depot Park within budget

In just a few months, the community will gain a 32-acre urban park and, hopefully, a boost to its economy and sustainability.

THE HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRY

A rusted metal sign marking the entrance to Depot Park, which is being constructed in dedication to Gainesville’s industrial sector, evokes the history behind the land in downtown that used to be used as a railroad station.

Florida Museum of Natural History opens new plant exhibit

Equal parts haunted mansion and murder mystery, the Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated the opening of its Wicked Plants Exhibit on Saturday. The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 15, 2017.

UF portion of cross-county bike trail opens, links downtown to Archer Road

Casual strollers and serious cyclists now have a safe trail to take from Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville all the way through to I-75 on Archer Road.

Shoppers vulnerable to credit card fraud

Local authorities said credit card fraud is a consistent problem each year.

No. 1 Gators softball preparing for postseason

No. 1 Florida marches into May with the same swagger that earned it back-to-back national championships.

Florida softball defeats Texas A&M 7-3

Chelsea Herndon doesn’t get much playing time.

Ten-run sixth inning lifts No. 1 UF over No. 18 Texas A&M

Amanda Lorenz stepped off the bus in College Station, Texas, with six home runs in her freshman season and four since April 8.

Middle-schoolers try engineering for a day

Middle-schoolers built bridges and robots at UF on Friday.

911 Report: threatened RTS driver, robbed Taco Bell drive-thru and more

Police: Local man threatens to harm RTS driver 

UF men's tennis looking to continue hot streak against Mississippi State

The Florida men’s tennis team’s aspirations of winning a conference title last season ended abruptly in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Southeastern Conference Tournament, when UF fell to Mississippi State.

UF to open engineering program in Sarasota

Future UF engineering students can intern in Sarasota, Florida, through the expansion of an engineering program.