County commission rejects indoor gathering registration requirement
(09/09/20 12:19pm)
County residents will not need the county’s permission to throw house parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UF’s COVID-19 dashboard updated Sunday to Monday to reflect more than 100 new people quarantined
(09/07/20 7:24pm)
The number of people quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure at UF increased by more than 100 overnight.
UF sees at least 68 new COVID-19 cases in first week, potentially more
(09/06/20 8:33pm)
Positive COVID-19 cases rose steadily at UF during the first week of classes, but Saturday saw the Fall semester’s first major spike.
Shands ER recibe quejas por regulaciones de seguridad laxas de COVID-19
(09/04/20 6:00am)
This story was translated by Arlette Garcia
UF sees on-campus case of COVID-19 in Hume Hall
(09/01/20 9:41pm)
A UF student living in Hume Hall tested positive for COVID-19 three days before the Fall semester began.
A guide to masking up in Gainesville: Rules, consequences, how to
(09/01/20 6:00am)
As of Sunday, more than 5,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Department of Health. So, here’s a guide to wearing a mask in the county and at UF to minimize the spread of the virus.
What school will look like for ACPS students
(08/31/20 6:00am)
Students are heading back to school Aug. 31 — whether in classrooms, live Zoom sessions or a flexible online program.
Shands ER receives complaints over lax COVID-19 safety regulations
(08/30/20 6:00am)
Emily Weingarten checked into UF Health Shands Emergency waiting room Saturday at about 6 p.m. with nausea, fatigue, a high fever and fear of appendicitis.
Six months into the job, Santa Fe College’s president balances school with safety
(08/28/20 1:33pm)
Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie has faced the same challenges as any new leader — plus a global pandemic.
Students struggle to break free from Fall off-campus housing contracts
(08/23/20 10:18pm)
Zoe Leigh is more than 800 miles from the apartment she wanted to make memories in.
Remembering Patricia Hilliard-Nunn: A beloved friend and social justice warrior
(08/14/20 11:20pm)
The pounding of the djembe shook the ground, the shekere set the pace. Enthusiastic claps joined in unison. She grasped the palms of her elders and swept the floor below them with her hands. The music brought sitting guests to their feet in a rhythmic trance.
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
(08/11/20 4:37pm)
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.
Anna Prizzia and what Alachua can learn from collectivist cultures
(08/10/20 9:08pm)
They didn’t build her a hut.
Meet the Alachua County Commission Candidates
(08/09/20 10:39pm)
Editor’s Note: The Alligator didn’t cover the candidacy of Raemi Eagle-Glenn for District 1 and Joy Glanzer for District 3 because the positions are uncontested for the Republican party. The candidacy of Democrat Charles S. Chestnut IV for District 5 is also uncontested. These races will not appear on the Aug. 18 ballot.
Worried about hurricane season? Here’s how to prepare
(08/09/20 10:50am)
Tropical storm Isaias didn’t hit Alachua County, but hurricane season is here to stay.
UF reopening plan does not have Florida’s higher education union approval
(08/08/20 9:07pm)
In combat, third generation military veteran Paul Ortiz said creating a plan gives people a sense of stability. But when the situation changes, the plans must change with it.
UF takes down COVID-19 testing data
(08/03/20 8:12pm)
With less than one month before the start of the Fall semester, the number of UF students and faculty who tested positive for COVID-19 on campus has been temporarily taken down by the university.
The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates its 30 year anniversary
(07/28/20 8:54pm)
When Mariel White first came to UF, she never thought about accessibility.
Gainesville’s current COVID-19 situation makes it difficult to have fans in the fall
(07/27/20 11:59am)
Football gamedays in the fall are an important part of Gainesville’s culture. The tailgating, the sea of orange and blue, the rowdy fans and the spectacle of watching football with 90,000 other fans are all part of the college football experience.
The high COVID-19 positivity rate of students on UF’s website is misleading
(07/23/20 10:49am)
For more than a week, UF Health has reported that nearly 25 percent of UF students tested for COVID-19 at the UF Student Health Care Center received positive results, a number that exceeds Florida’s rate of positivity. The reality is more complicated.
