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With state restrictions on fining residents, businesses now face COVID-19 order fines

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 13

The first violation of the order will result in a $125 fine

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Prince Royce tells UF students: take action toward your passions

By Kalia Richardson | Oct. 13

In a virtual conversation, Prince Royce urged students to invest in their future

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UF administration pushes for more in-person classes this Spring despite community concerns

By Corbin Bolies | Oct. 12

In a video Friday, UF President Kent Fuchs declared the need for more face-to-face classes, citing state funding

Coach Dan Mullen stands on the sideline at The Swamp for the Gators home opener against South Carolina. Rather than addressing the comments he made regarding stadium capacity over the weekend, Mullen made it clear that his main focus is the upcoming LSU game.

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Mullen ducks questions about packing The Swamp

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 12

Gators coach Dan Mullen had the opportunity to walk back or even double down on the comments he made following Florida’s 41-38 upset loss to Texas A&M about filling up The Swamp.

Robert Shulte points a foam finger with the words “save the bees” at the Homecoming Leadership Pageant. The pageant will air today at 7 p.m. (Photographer: Julia Quinn)

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“Be the Light” UF Homecoming Leadership Pageant Goes Virtual

By Kalia Richardson | Oct. 12

Gator Growl staff and contestants prepare for their first virtual leadership pageant

UF’s defense allowed Texas A&M to convert on 12 of its 15 third-downs in a 41-38 loss on Saturday.

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Gators burned after first loss of the season

By Payton Titus | Oct. 11

Can reptiles get rope burn?

Participants run in the Gator Gallop 5k, one of the various events that takes place during homecoming week at UF in Fall 2019.  (Photographer: Adler Garfield, 2019 Director of Photography)

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Gators still gallop despite COVID-19

By Emily Palazzotto | Oct. 11

COVID-19 does not stop annual UF sponsored 5K

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at UF.

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Three UF fraternities suspended, one sorority disciplined due to COVID-19 violations

By Corbin Bolies | Oct. 11

Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Theta Chi were placed on interim suspensions due to COVID-19 violations. Delta Gamma, a sorority, was placed on a limited activity directive.

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Pandemic startups: UF students turn self-isolation into success

By Nora O'Neill | Oct. 11

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes online and sent students home, many were left with an unprecedented amount of free time. For some, that time was used to take summer classes or learn new skills. But for others, it was used to bring to life goals they’d been dreaming of for years or spontaneous passion projects.