An artifacts collection valued at $3.5 million to the Florida Museum of Natural History may bring new historical insights into America’s first Spanish colony.
Day 2 of the NCAA Zone “B” Diving Regional Championships wrapped up with two divers in the finals for the Gators, but neither qualified for the national championships being held later this month.
Orange County’s animal shelter has decided to no longer categorize and formally identify dogs by breed, and a local group sees value in adopting the same approach in Gainesville.
A local restaurant has changed its name, but the menu, service and staff have remained mostly intact.
The first thing Nataliya Dmytrochenko does when she wakes up every morning is pick up her iPad to read the news about Ukraine.
Wine gets better with age, but adults’ alcohol tolerance doesn’t.
It’s that time of year again: Winter is easing into spring, the weather is gradually warming up — and the infamous posters of aborted fetuses are once again on display in high-traffic areas of campus.
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The American political system has traditionally exemplified the fundamental principles of democracy. It is a system that Americans take pride in, and among other things, enables them to promote their country as the leader of the free world. However, America’s political system is not perfect, as it does not prevent those we elect from abusing and undermining it. Such abuse is currently playing out with the current Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Eleni,
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Before I was a Gator, I was a ‘Cuda.
Civil unrest is in full bloom for some South American and Eastern European countries. Thousands of protesters in Ukraine and Venezuela — many of whom are college-aged students — took to the streets to protest their governments’ wrongdoings.
Pledge 5 Foundation hosted a downtown Gainesville street cleanup Saturday. The cleanup was part of the organization's monthly service project.
Gainesville’s last Quiznos will be closing its doors Saturday.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a national fraternity that has fallen under scrutiny for its multiple hazing-related deaths, eliminated its pledging process Sunday. UF’s chapter is still deciding its stance on the national branch’s decision.
About 26 Democratic senators, including Florida Senator Bill Nelson, and two independents pulled an all-nighter Monday in the Capitol to discuss climate change.
In a crowd of leather, bandanas and arm tattoos, an 8-year-old got to do what he’s always wanted: burn rubber with the big shots.
Several of the Gators’ key offensive veterans have gotten off to slow starts in the 2014 campaign.
As long as No. 1 Florida continues its winning ways, Billy Donovan is going to keep hearing comparisons to his past championship squads.
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