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NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Bigalow’ movie star Rob Schneider coming to IRHA event

By Megan Kelly | Mar. 13, 2014

The “Richmeister” is coming to campus.

Grandy’s franchise owner Dave Miles stands in front his restaurant on the corner of West University Avenue and Southwest 34th Street on Thursday.

METRO

Gainesville Grandy’s to be replaced by PDQ in the summer

By Kaitlyn Wilson | Mar. 13, 2014

A lot of things have changed in Gainesville over the past 29 years, but one thing has stayed the same: Grandy’s, which has kept bellies full of fresh cinnamon rolls and country-fried steak.

METRO

Brain Awareness Week hopes grade school students get cerebral

By Taylor Widom | Mar. 13, 2014

The students of Room 50C could barely keep within their assigned squares on the rainbow-checkered rug Tuesday morning.

METRO

Art business pairs wine with painting to uplift patrons’ spirits

By Kristina Cabrera | Mar. 13, 2014

Cindy O’Steen’s favorite part about nursing was being able to help people feel better.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF science research center celebrates opening with donors

By Purvi Pandit | Mar. 13, 2014

One of UF’s largest federal awards has helped create one of six predictive science research facilities in the country on campus.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville Police arrest woman hiding cocaine in her bra

By Jenna Lyons | Mar. 13, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday after police discovered the woman was hiding cocaine in her bra.

Patric Young defends during Florida’s 84-65 victory against Kentucky on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Young and UF start Southeastern Confererence Tournament play against Mizzou today at 1 p.m.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Top-seeded Florida begins SEC Tournament against Missouri

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 13, 2014

The last time Florida faced off against Missouri, Chris Walker was getting cheers for just walking to the scorer’s table, Dorian Finney-Smith had just begun the worst shooting month of his career and the Gators were only halfway through their historic Southeastern Conference run.

Harrison Bader slides into home during Florida’s 14-5 win against South Carolina on April 13, 2013. Bader and the Gators will look to sweep Georgia in their final matchup Sunday at noon.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Bader returning to Gators after 19-game suspension

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 13, 2014

Richie Martin will get one of his best friends back in the lineup on Sunday.

METRO

Science, technology sessions aimed at helping women entrepreneurs

By Silvia Rueda | Mar. 13, 2014

For 20-year-old UF finance junior Ariela Steinberg, being a woman in the business world can feel like walking on eggshells.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF College of Medicine jumps in national rank

By Monique Hernandez | Mar. 13, 2014

The UF College of Medicine jumped up three spots on Tuesday in the top research medical school rankings in the nation.

Tim Walton looks on during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton and UF begins the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators travel to Baton Rouge for series against Tigers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 13, 2014

After shutting out Mercer in a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday and capping off a six-game home stand, Florida is preparing for its first Southeastern Conference road series.

Dorian Finney-Smith fakes out Kentucky’s Julius Randle during UF’s 84-65 win against UK on Saturday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Finney-Smith looking for redemption

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 13, 2014

For Dorian Finney-Smith, Atlanta brings back plenty of unpleasant memories.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville Police aids in rescue of missing woman, uses helicopter

By Jenna Lyons | Mar. 13, 2014

A woman and three children missing since Tuesday in the Ocala National Forest were located Wednesday morning with the help of the Alachua Sheriff’s Office and Gainesville Police Joint Aviation Unit.

Cory McGee runs in the SEC Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida looking to sweep NCAA Indoors

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Mar. 13, 2014

Only two teams — Arizona State in 2008 and LSU in 2004 — have entered the NCAA Indoor Championships with both the men’s and women’s teams ranked No. 1 and won both titles.