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UF’s chemistry building loses name without a clear reason why

UF’s Joseph Hernandez Hall has lost its name. It’s unclear why.

Alachua County Public Schools swears in historic school board

The Alachua County Public Schools School Board swearing in ceremony Tuesday was historic for more than one reason. 

UF students lead Hurricane Eta relief efforts for Honduras

UF students banded together to provide relief to Honduras in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta. UF Eta Relief, a student-led donation drive with four locations including in Gainesville and Tampa, began last week and will be collecting water, toiletries, clothes and more until Nov. 20.

Gators prove offense is more than just “Kyle to Kyle”

“Kyle to Kyle” has been the talk of the town in Gainesville ever since tight end Kyle Pitts’ breakout year in 2019 with Kyle Trask under center. 

Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Gainesville

Friday the 13th is a lucky day for tattoo lovers: As custom calls, cheaper tats lie in their fates. 

Alex Trebek was a model of consistency. He will be missed

Consistency.

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Born Zillennial: UF graduate student creates a viral online community

A Facebook group formed by a UF student with a goal of reaching 100 members quickly became a viral online community.

Provost doesn’t agree with foreign language professors’ demands

Face masks have added an additional roadblock to the pathway to in-person language classes, but UF administration isn’t buying professors, chairs and directors’ reasoning to stay online. 

So, you’ve just beaten the Georgia Bulldogs…

…What do you do now?

Emails and posts warning local Black community of violence are a ‘false threat,’ GPD says

Several local Black churches recieved an email warning that Black men were going to be targeted by white supremacist groups, but police said the message came from a bot account.

UF Teaching Center offers remote services to students

Due to the health risks of meeting in person during COVID-19, the UF Teaching Center has offered collaborative settings to students online.

Florida relaxes prison visitation restrictions to allow non-immediate family and friends

Patricia Molinaro glanced at a giraffe painted on the wall of Lowell Correctional Institution’s visitation area in Ocala on an October Saturday morning as she prepared what to say to her daughter. When she spotted her youngest daughter, the only words that came to mind were “I love you.”

‘Dogs will never leave you’: Local business owners reunite man with his best furry friend

Keith Miller had his cell phone pressed to his ear as he stood outside of his restaurant, Big Mill’s Cheesesteaks, located on 13th Street.

Live results: National and local election updates

As of Thursday at 2 p.m., Biden sits at 264 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press. The AP called both Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden late Wednesday afternoon after a surge of mail ballots swung the states in his favor. 

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Internet scavenger hunts and camera-on policies: UF Professors adapt to the Zoom classroom

UF African American Studies professor Vincent Adejumo said he is like a Methodist preacher in his virtual classroom. 

Gainesville sinkhole spans 90 feet, residents evacuated

The Robasciotti family could have never anticipated that their safe haven would cave in within a matter of days. 

Former U.S. Senators Nelson and Martinez tell students to vote, volunteer, be bipartisan

Former U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez reunited to emphasize bipartisanship and civic engagement during a virtual Accent Speakers Bureau event Monday evening.

Gainesville’s affordable housing crisis worsening amid pandemic

For the last decade, more and more renters in Gainesville have struggled to find affordable housing. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse.