Mermaids takeover Ginnie Springs
(08/08/18 9:06pm)
Mermaids from across the nation gathered at Ginnie Springs last weekend.
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Suspect arrested after midday bank robbery at Wells Fargo
(08/08/18 7:50pm)
The suspect of a Wells Fargo robbery was arrested by Gainesville Police a few hours after the crime was committed.
Things that make you go ‘hmmmm’: how we lost our 24/7 Library West (Part 5)
(08/08/18 7:23pm)
Given this is my final column for the summer, I wanted to go over everything that went wrong in the way Student Government handled juggling Newell Hall and Library West. Well, perhaps not just everything that went “wrong;” maybe also things that make you go “hmmmm.”
Targeted ads will save advertising
(08/06/18 8:16pm)
You search Google for “sunglasses.” You browse for a while. You look at a few on Amazon, a few on Ray-Ban’s website and ultimately decide to leave the purchase for another day. But now every website with Google AdSense, like the sidebar on Facebook, offers you sunglasses. It’s called targeted advertising, and even if you might think it’s annoying, computers seem to know us better than we know ourselves. I’m okay with big data as long as it’s good data.
Venmo unveils new physical debit card
(08/02/18 12:36am)
The money-sharing app Venmo recently created a debit card with Mastercard for users to pay for things using a Venmo account anywhere Mastercard is accepted in the U.S.
UF Department of Astronomy hosts Mars viewing Friday
(08/02/18 12:03am)
The UF Department of Astronomy will host a Mars viewing event at the Campus Teaching Observatory at 9:30 p.m. Friday.
Facebook is a mixed bag for mental health
(08/01/18 10:24pm)
Ever wondered if your constant browsing of social media is depressing you? Here’s the science.
Florida group rallies to raise awareness for rabbits
(07/30/18 11:59pm)
Four people braved the Gainesville heat Sunday to raise awareness for forgotten rabbits in rescues across Florida.
Four teens arrested in connection with string of car burglaries
(07/25/18 11:24pm)
Four 14-year-olds were arrested after their alleged car burglary spree in northeast Gainesville, Gainesville Police said in a Facebook post.
Series review of the week: Facebook Watch’s ‘Five Points’
(07/19/18 2:08pm)
Kerry Washington’s run on TV may have ended with hit show “Scandal,” but that doesn’t mean she’s taking a break from television altogether.
Jay Pharoah to perform at Accent event Tuesday
(07/09/18 10:36pm)
The Accent Speakers Bureau chairman said students were so excited about Tuesday’s event, they were asking for details as the posters for it were being hung up.
The Student Government spiel you missed at Preview
(07/05/18 12:17am)
Hi there! Are you interested in Student Government? I saw you staring at our board and have mentally given you half a second to flee. Yes? Fantastic!
Library West will no longer be open 24/7 beginning Fall
(07/04/18 10:46pm)
The Office of the Provost had been funding Library West’s extended hours for the past year, but the cash flow will be cut off this Fall.
Music to unite us - Madres Sin Fronteras benefit concert for immigrant rights
(07/04/18 9:07pm)
Activism combined with music Tuesday night after a weekend of nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies.
GPD: Man threatens 'Basketball Cop' on Facebook
(07/02/18 11:27pm)
Gainesville Police arrested a man Saturday accused of threatening to harm GPD officer Robert White, who is also known locally as Basketball Cop.
Museum to show bat-themed movies through July
(07/02/18 8:52pm)
The Florida Museum of Natural History will be showing a free bat-themed movie every Friday in July.
‘Pokemon Go’ still capturing players two years post-release
(06/18/18 11:12pm)
Hundreds of “Pokemon Go” players adopted the "gotta catch 'em all" attitude and endured stormy conditions Saturday afternoon on-campus and at Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park.
Man shot, killed at Fox Hollow Apartments
(06/18/18 10:30pm)
A man was shot and killed Saturday morning at an apartment complex off West University Avenue.
UF Board of Trustees discusses OPS employee benefits, wages
(06/11/18 9:38pm)
Members of the Alachua County Labor Coalition have advocated for living wages for a number of years, but they’ve been putting in overtime after recent issues.
Seven of 11 stolen Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo animals found
(06/07/18 12:12am)
Santa Fe College Police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon accused of stealing animals from Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in May.
