Floridians say bye-bye to bird and bunny dye
(07/08/13 11:59pm)
Artificial coloring can be found in drinks, food and candy, but no longer on baby chickens, ducklings and rabbits.
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Channeling your inner punk
(06/20/13 7:36pm)
All of us have a little rebellious streak inside. So why not dress like it every once in a while.
Everglades receives $880 million for restoration
(06/11/13 3:00am)
The nature-rich Everglades will soon be richer in resources as well — cash resources, that is.
No beach, no problem; Ginnie Springs to the rescue
(05/29/13 7:30pm)
Being smack dab right in the middle of Gainesville, it can be pretty annoying to try to plan a beach trip. What is a poor soul to do when they want to plaster on the sun screen and get toasty by the water? Run through a nearby sprinkler? Buy their own kiddie pool? Dump a bucket of water on their head? No, they get their butt right on over to Ginnie Springs.
Animals up for free adoption in Gainesville this weekend
(05/28/13 12:37am)
Hundreds of adoptable animals will be hoping for homes this weekend at the PetSmart on Archer Road.
Children's stories rethought
(05/22/13 8:15pm)
The Lion King, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. We all grew up hearing these stories over and over and loving them. Some of them where even turned into Disney movies and don’t lie, I know you knew just about every song and sang along every time that you got the chance.
The mediocre Gatsby
(05/16/13 6:30pm)
On May 10 Baz Luhrmann released his film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America’s greatest romantic dramas. Luhrmann’s interpretation was projected to be a work of art. However, this particular rendition of the story turned out to be a complete atrocity. From the acting to the scenery this film was a disappointment to the story’s magnificence.
Nowhere to Go: Local lacrosse teams struggle to find fields
(04/24/13 12:08am)
When 11- and 12-year-old lacrosse players run up and down the fields at Diamond Sports Park, Lynn Millinoff occasionally has to go from facilitator to active participant.
Comedian Sarah Silverman to visit UF
(04/16/13 12:36am)
In celebration of Pride Awareness Month, comedian and gay rights advocate Sarah Silverman will make a pit stop at UF on April 22 as part of her comedy tour.
Pets of ‘Raccoon Man’ euthanized on Friday
(04/15/13 12:53am)
Wayne Wheeler stood inside his mostly empty trailer in Westgate Mobile Manor Park.
Ex-wildlife rehabber receives probation
(04/08/13 12:40am)
Watching a river otter trying to turn flips in muddy, 5-inch-deep water almost made Dawn Fox cry.
Teach a human new tricks
(04/05/13 1:30am)
Ginger leaves a dust cloud of sand behind her as she bolts through the park. Her owner, Corey Landis, 55, sits on the bench at the Possum Creek dog park, milking the last few minutes of daylight so that the Vizsla-hound mix can get her exercise in.
Group sees 15,000 surgeries
(04/03/13 12:46am)
After about three years spaying and neutering cats and dogs, Sandi Richmond said her organization is nearing a milestone.
Darts & Laurels
(03/29/13 2:30am)
Do you follow college basketball at all? Because this is probably your most favorite and most hated time of the year, we’re assuming.
Students petition for vegan dining hall
(03/27/13 1:03am)
One UF student and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are joining forces for an all-vegan dining hall on campus.
The top 10 most underrated inventions
(03/26/13 12:15am)
For the Lolz is a humor blog. It's a sarcastic take on the world around us. Please read the posts in this section with a light heart and eager smile.
Darts & Laurels
(03/01/13 3:30am)
It’s Spring Break, so most of you will never even read this paper because you’re already headed home. For those of you who are looking at this, we’re sorry. You must have had an exam or something.
Morrissey defends vegetarian stereotype
(02/28/13 2:15am)
On Tuesday night, the bearded, bandana-wearing, camo-clad cast of A&E’s runaway hit show “Duck Dynasty” walked onto the set of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and sat across from the host. After some calculated back-and-forth about the Robertson family’s newfound fame, Kimmel asked the question audiences were waiting to hear.
Florists, chocolatiers prepare for Valentine’s
(02/13/13 12:29am)
Gainesville residents may be breaking a sweat as Valentine’s Day approaches, but local florists’, bakers’ and chocolatiers’ hearts are skipping a beat in preparation for the big day.
Valentine’s pet adoptions spread love
(02/11/13 12:15am)
The Alachua County Animal Services wanted its furry friends to find love in time for Valentine’s Day.
