UF researchers granted $1 million for epilepsy study
(06/10/15 11:31pm)
A team of UF researchers hopes to provide better treatment therapies for people suffering from epilepsy by researching cannabidiol.
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Gainesville Police are searching for the suspect involved in a motel fight early Wednesday
(06/03/15 11:59pm)
Officers responded to a call regarding an argument between two people at Motel 6, located at 4000 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville Police Detective Matthew Goeckel wrote in an email. After investigating the incident, police came to the conclusion that the fight was over drug money.
Florida drug monitoring program decreases oxycodone deaths
(04/21/15 12:12am)
There has been a 25 percent decline in deaths from oxycodone overdoses since a drug monitoring program was implemented in Florida.
Police: 'one-pot meth lab' found in local men's car
(04/21/15 12:08am)
Local authorities arrested two men early Sunday after they reportedly had two methamphetamine labs in their car.
Let’s end pseudoscience hysteria
(04/19/15 10:59pm)
When even Elmo supports vaccination, it’s hard to believe there are people out there who are so vehemently against it. Since “Sesame Street” is a show that strives to remain inclusive and neutral, something would have to have a pretty strong scientific consensus in order for Elmo to outright endorse it.
Florida cornerback JC Jackson charged with felony
(04/19/15 11:15am)
Gainesville Police arrested a UF football player Saturday after he reportedly was part of an armed robbery at a Gainesville apartment complex.
Pet cannabis raises questions about hemp's legality in Florida
(04/15/15 12:41am)
Joy Drawdy has an emergency arrest plan.
Pet cannabis raises questions about hemp's legality in Florida
(04/15/15 12:41am)
Joy Drawdy has an emergency arrest plan.
Police: 3 arrested on drug charges, connected to meth
(04/14/15 12:09am)
Gainesville Police arrested two men and one woman early Monday for reportedly using and cooking crystal meth.
Rubio the strongest candidate the GOP has in the race
(04/13/15 11:44pm)
Good god — another day, another campaign announcement. This is starting to get out of hand. There’s what, 18, 19 months until the election?
Florida makes moves to ban sale of Palcohol
(04/10/15 12:47am)
State legislators are considering a new bill that would ban the sale of powdered alcohol in Florida.
Local duo Bells and Robes perform newest EP at The Jam last Saturday
(04/08/15 10:49pm)
Luke Sipka and Dean Spaniol of Bells and Robes were back in Gainesville on Saturday to perform songs off their newest extended play.
UF senate allows Innovation Academy senators to pick Fall replacements
(04/07/15 11:21pm)
A bill allowing Innovation Academy senators to appoint a replacement senator for Fall terms was unanimously approved at Tuesday night’s UF Senate meeting.
Rand Paul: the presidential candidate GOP needs
(04/06/15 1:17am)
According to many news sources, Sen. Rand Paul will be announcing his candidacy for president Tuesday and will then engage in a five-state, five-day announcement tour. Paul, who is the son of former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul, is an ophthalmologist-turned-politician who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 and has not been one to shy away from controversy. While many Republicans go with the flow of the Grand Old Party and often do not hesitate to inflate the deficit or ignore major problems, Paul has been one of the few shining stars of the party. He addresses the concerns of middle-class Americans, and his commitment to libertarian conservatism and advancing liberty makes him stand out from the crowd.
Footnotez Reviews: Rebel Heart
(04/05/15 5:28pm)
On March 6th, Madonna released her 13th studio album Rebel Heart.
Smoking cigarettes is much harder than it looks
(03/26/15 11:34pm)
I picked up my first cigarette between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college. Despite the fact my two best friends had already been smoking for a solid year at that point, I’d always hesitated. After all, it’d been drilled into my head pretty thoroughly that cigarettes provide zero benefits. They’re addictive. They’re expensive. They don’t provide the intoxicating effects of alcohol or other popular drugs of choice. And, of course, they exponentially increase one’s chances of contracting cancer. My first cigarette was a spur-of-the-moment “Why not?” decision, not one built on excitement or anticipation. I threw up immediately after finishing it.
Netflix-binge drinking game: Breaking Bad edition
(03/25/15 10:00pm)
Seven years ago, television was graced with what many now consider the best TV series about a high school teacher turned meth cook of all time. Just in 2013, “Breaking Bad” series creator Vince Gilligan was here at UF with the Accent Speaker’s Bureau, where he answered questions about the show and his creative process.
Police: GNV man attempts to steal purse; bond $1 million
(03/25/15 12:37am)
An ex-convict is being held in lieu of a $1 million bond after Gainesville Police arrested him Monday morning for reportedly snatching a Coach purse out of a woman’s car.
America's inefficient prison system leads to overpopulation, high costs
(03/24/15 11:15pm)
Tony Wright is a prisoner serving his time in Philadelphia. In 1993, he was convicted of rape and murder. Today, he is still serving out his life sentence.
Concealed carry bill passes through Florida house and senate subcommittees
(03/19/15 1:10am)
Gabriel Mondry folded his arms and stuck out his hip to flaunt a black leather gun case.
