Bernard ‘Bernie’ O’Donnell Jr., beloved UF law professor, dies at 55
(03/03/25 11:30am)
Bernard “Bernie” O’Donnell Jr.’s quiet-yet-playful demeanor is what made his office hours an outlet for success and community.
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Deferred prosecution programs offer second chances for offenders
(03/04/25 12:00pm)
Young adults tend to fumble. Some drop a class; some get busted for marijuana or fake IDs. For the latter, former State Attorney and Florida Sen. Rod Smith introduced a still-thriving solution in the early 1990s: deferred prosecution agreements, or DPAs.
Artificial intelligence is making its debut in mental health treatment
(03/05/25 11:00am)
*Editor’s note: This story contains mention of self-harm.
Florida men’s tennis falls to No. 4 Texas, moves to 7-1 at home
(03/02/25 9:25pm)
With a vibrant blue sky and a cool breeze blanketing Gainesville, the Florida Gators (8-5) looked to extend their winning streak and to grab a fourth-straight conference win over a higher-ranked opponent. Looking to continue its own recent dominance and remain undefeated in conference play, Texas (12-2) arrived ready for the challenge on Sunday morning.
Guard Dominance: Florida basketball prepares for the NCAA Tournament
(03/02/25 4:57pm)
There are many reasons college basketball teams cut down the nets in early April. Some are led by efficient offenses, scoring 85 or more points round after round. Others lean on their defense to make games messy, slowing the pace of play down to the point where every basket matters that much more. However, there’s a common denominator among the last decade’s national champions: elite perimeter play.
Florida lacrosse falls short in comeback attempt against James Madison
(03/01/25 7:21pm)
Down 16-10 heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday morning’s matchup against James Madison, Florida lacrosse faced what seemed to be an insurmountable task.
Woman arrested after armed standoff with SWAT unit, local police at Walmart
(03/01/25 7:19pm)
Local law enforcement arrested a woman who fired shots in the Butler Plaza Walmart parking lot Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police, according to Gainesville Police Department.
Selena Harris-Miranda notches perfect score in No. 6 Florida win over No. 8 Missouri
(03/01/25 1:52am)
Junior Selena Harris-Miranda had the world on her shoulders – or at least the weighty expectations of No. 6 Florida’s gymnastics team and a sold-out Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Fellow senior gymnast Sloane Blakely confirmed her injury was season-ending hours prior, and Florida was searching for a response to its loss against No. 1 Oklahoma.
UF student arrested for possession of child pornography
(02/28/25 6:41pm)
A UF student was arrested Thursday on charges of possessing and uploading child pornography to his Google account.
Why you shouldn’t be worried about the Georgia loss
(02/28/25 4:26pm)
With a little less than a minute and a half remaining against Georgia, everything seemed right in the world. As Florida senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. scrambled down the court with sophomore forward Thomas Haugh to his right, the pair exchanged the ball as Haugh solidified UF’s first lead of Tuesday night, 79-78.
Florida suffers 24-point loss to No. 13 Oklahoma on senior night
(02/28/25 3:49am)
Florida’s senior night at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center was filled with emotions as the Gators honored their veterans one last time at home. However, the celebration was cut short by a tough conference loss, resulting in a bittersweet farewell.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
Charlie Kirk signs a piece of paper to hand to the audience during his event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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A man stands wearing a shirt in support of President Donald Trump during a TPUSA event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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A student wearing a MAGA hat watches Charlie Kirk during his event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
Charlie Kirk throws hats before an event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
Students wearing hats given out by TPUSA watch Charlie Kirk during his event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
A student speaks to Charlie Kirk during an event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
A man speaks to Charlie Kirk during an event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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(02/28/25 12:40am)
A banner reading “PROVE ME WRONG” hangs on top of a tent during a TPUSA event at the Plaza of the America’s in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk challenges UF students to ‘prove me wrong’
(02/28/25 12:45am)
Over 250 people surrounded UF’s Plaza of the Americas Thursday to watch conservative provocateur Charlie Kirk spar with UF community members over hot-button issues like immigration, white privilege and LGBTQ+ rights.
