Judge rules in favor of UF law student expelled for antisemitic social media posts
A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.
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A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.
The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football. After beginning the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25, the Gators are 3-8 and have lost four straight games. However, Saturday might have been the most demoralizing defeat of the season.
Since his confirmation as UF’s interim president, Dr. Donald Landry has told university faculty to remain neutral during turbulent times. Following last month’s Faculty Senate meeting, Landry revived the discussion of institutional neutrality Thursday.
The state of Florida executed Richard Barry Randolph at 6:12 p.m. on Thursday. He died just 10 minutes after the first lethal injection drug was administered, according to news correspondent and witness John Koch.
Alachua County residents gathered in Newberry at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Office Saturday for a climate celebration marked with tears, discussion and song.
The Florida Board of Education turned its eye to Alachua County Public Schools Thursday as it grilled a school board member over her social media presence and announced an investigation into the school district’s disability services.
At 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, the state executed 66-year-old Bryan Jennings for the murder of a 6-year-old Brevard County girl in 1979.
Alachua County hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday morning, bringing community members together to honor and thank those who served in the military. About 500 people gathered at the Veterans Memorial Park for the festivities, activities and resources for veterans.
After a long-awaited special election on Nov. 4, three-fourths of Gainesville voters chose to return power over Gainesville Regional Utilities from the state to the city. But for now, nothing will change.
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This story has been corrected to better reflect Bobby Mermer’s statements. It has also been updated with a statement from GRU CEO Ed Bielarski.
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It’s opening day, and when the defending national champions make their debut on the court, they come into this season with a complete makeover in their backcourt.
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Former UF law student Preston Damsky is taking to the courts to determine if an off-campus post warranted his expulsion.
Norman Mearle Grim was executed by the state at 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday for the 1998 murder of his neighbor in East Milton near Pensacola.
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