Pot grants the right to forget
(10/24/14 2:00am)
"Yes, I still remember everything.” Thus begins my grandmother’s autobiography. At age 89, she is proud of her detailed memory, but she is also cursed by it.
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Pharmacy dean elected to institute
(10/22/14 2:00am)
The dean of the College of Pharmacy is the first woman at UF to be elected into the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
Police roundup: lewd behavior; battery; sexual battery
(10/20/14 2:00am)
A Gainesville man was arrested late Friday after police said he kissed an 11-year-old girl with an open mouth before fondling her breasts.
Blood, a D-list film director, a drugged-up mom and more
(10/16/14 2:00am)
With a set that features bloody mannequins chained to walls and a bathtub full of bloody body parts and severed heads, the Hippodrome State Theatre’s Halloween play isn’t scared of getting a little messy this year.
White House encourages students to vote, Gainesville prepares for elections
(10/15/14 2:00am)
As the upcoming midterm elections approach, the White House is encouraging college students to vote, and the local community is trying to do the same.
The DEA has gone too far; it’s time to end the ‘War on Drugs’
(10/14/14 2:00am)
The Drug Enforcement Administration has frequently displayed reckless disregard for the lives of any person associated with drugs. The agency’s thoughtless behavior recently reached a new low.
Police roundup: sex offender; battery; Midtown accident update
(10/14/14 2:00am)
A registered sex offender was arrested early Monday after police said he falsely identified himself while being escorted from 101 Cantina in Midtown.
Police roundup: Botched drug deal; crack cocaine found; steak knife fight
(10/13/14 2:00am)
Three Gainesville residents were arrested Friday after an attempted drug deal.
Now that’s justice: Human trafficking
(10/08/14 2:00am)
Alone. Scared. Confused. Nowhere to run. This is what Giselle Meza felt when she was tricked into going to London and trapped in room full of men. This was a secret she carried for many years after she escaped.
US Marshals seize former UF student
(10/06/14 2:00am)
A former UF student, who officers said manufactured psychedelic mushrooms with the intent to sell, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals on Thursday.
Next governor must address Fla. prison issues
(10/01/14 2:00am)
In his former life as a Republican state senator, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist was known for being tough on crime.
Medical marijuana: yes; Amendment 2: no
(10/01/14 2:00am)
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Students spotlight health care in American Pharmacist Month
(09/30/14 2:00am)
UF pharmacy students are promoting health care during American Pharmacist Month this October.
Gainesville man sentenced on cocaine trafficking charge
(09/30/14 2:00am)
A combined drug task force investigation led to the arrest and prosecution of a Gainesville cocaine trafficker.
Shooting reveals holes in Fla. family services system
(09/24/14 2:00am)
Last Thursday, the small town of Bell in Gilchrist County experienced an unimaginable tragedy. Don Charles Spirit, a 51-year-old man with a history of drug abuse and violence, murdered his daughter and six grandchildren and then turned his gun on himself.
Police roundup: Drug possession and battery; stalking
(09/17/14 2:00am)
A Gainesville man was arrested on drug and battery charges for possessing crack cocaine and attempting to swallow a bag of Xanax during a fight with law enforcement.
Assault must be taken seriously with education
(09/10/14 2:00am)
The recent assaults on campus have inspired the usual stream of safety tips and praise for the bravery of the victims. As Alligator columnist Sally Greider pointed out, these statements from police, the public discourse about risky behavior, and the swift offerings of pepper spray and alarm key rings from retailers do virtually nothing.
Culture of fear: Just how many assaults will it take to start changing things?
(09/09/14 2:00am)
Shortly after 8:30 Sunday night, the entire UF Student Body received a series of alerts from University Police, warning them of a battery that had just occurred on campus near McCarty Hall.
Purifoy pleads no contest to marijuana possession
(09/09/14 1:00am)
Former Florida cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy pleaded no contest to marijuana possession of no more than 20 grams — a first-degree misdemeanor — on Thursday after initially being arrested for felony possession earlier this year. Purifoy accepts punishment that includes no jail time and no trial.
Medical Marijuana supported by majority of Florida Voters
(09/08/14 2:00am)
A UF poll has found that the majority of Floridians are in favor of an amendment that would legalize medical marijuana.
