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Florida Museum of Natural History opens exhibit featuring notable women

A new exhibit has opened up in honor of women’s historical contributions to conserving the Everglades. 

UF to close parking lot near Reitz Union

UF can stand to lose hundreds more parking spots by the end of the year, thanks to a building that’ll take its place.

Florida author speaks on state panther revival

Craig Pittman is full of stories.

Gators blank Bison, Lancers at Bubly Invitational

The Gators dominated the first day of the Bubly Invitational at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Florida had little trouble defeating both North Dakota State and Longwood, winning by a combined score of 14-0. It will face both teams again Saturday morning starting at 11:30.

Florida Museum of Natural History receives $1 million in shells

Harry Lee is a doctor, grandfather and, until recently, had a shell collection worth $1 million.

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Jim Grantham, right, tells stories about his floaty pen collection to evengoers during the 41st Collectors Day at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Collectors Day is the Museum’s longest running event and attracts regional collectors of a variety of objects such as potato mashers, model ships, pop-up books and trains, each year.

New interactive exhibit open at Florida Museum of Natural History

A new exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History sends guests on an immersive roleplay adventure. 

A Story Told Through Stickers

For many, leaving a mark on the world means etching their initials into trees or spray painting on walls. But on a college campus, the most recognizable form of personalized art is stickers. Plastered on laptops, cups, skateboards and cars, stickers have become quite the fad. Here’s what five students at UF had to say about theirs.

Matheson History Museum Opens New LGBTQ+ Exhibit

Standing in the back room of the Matheson History Museum, eyes closed, you’d feel the warmth of the sunlight pouring in through the arched windows, hearing nothing but the soft patter of people’s footsteps, you would be at peace. 

Museum for Me at the Florida Museum April 5

Historic Bike Tour at the Florida Museum

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Jim Grantham, right, tells stories about his floaty pen collection to evengoers during the 41st Collectors Day at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Collectors Day is the Museum’s longest running event and attracts regional collectors of a variety of objects such as potato mashers, model ships, pop-up books and trains, each year.

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Jim Grantham, right, tells stories about his floaty pen collection to evengoers during the 41st Collectors Day at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Collectors Day is the Museum’s longest running event and attracts regional collectors of a variety of objects such as potato mashers, model ships, pop-up books and trains, each year.

Florida Museum of Natural History holds annual Collectors Day

On Saturday, The Florida Museum of Natural History held its 41st annual Collectors Day. The event, which featured over 100 collections of everything from salt shakers to potato mashers, grants visitors the chance to listen to collectors talk about the history of their valuables. The event is meant to bring attention to the importance of collections in research. 

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium: a home for all astronomy lovers

In 2045 a solar eclipse will pass through Gainesville. Director of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium James Albury says he plans to see it — even if he’ll be in a wheelchair by then.

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Two attendees at Friday night's reception for the Matheson's new Tom Petty exhibit look at paintings of the musician created by local artist Barbara Tench.

Matheson History Museum debuts Tom Petty exhibition

Home to nine musicians who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Gainesville boasts a rich musical history that extends far beyond its borders. But what is it about the city that breeds legends?

Gainesville noise leaves moths disoriented, study shows

After almost seven years of research, UF scientists are beginning to understand Gainesville’s nocturnal residents a little better. 

‘Losing him was like losing a limb’: Friends, family remember UF student killed in car crash

To those who knew him, going to the library on the Friday night of UF Homecoming wasn’t unusual for Amin Taghikhani.

Opus Coffee to open new location in Airstream

The java is locally roasted, but this new location may take customers on a trip back in time.