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METRO

Sexting on decline, but it's still on UF’s mind

By Elizabeth Brown | Nov. 6, 2013

Sexting and digital abuse among teenagers and young people has declined.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Recent arrests: Gainesville yard sale theft, coffee pot assault

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 6, 2013

In Monday’s crime logs, police reported one Gainesville man sold his ex-girlfriend’s stolen possessions to neighbors, and another local woman hit the father of her children with a coffee pot.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Homecoming Parade, Soulfest to be streamed online

By Jensen Werley | Nov. 6, 2013

An hourlong showing of Soulfest will be added to the Homecoming Parade telecast this Friday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students to walk from Orlando to Gainesville for Dance Marathon fundraiser

By Jensen Werley | Nov. 6, 2013

Two friends have decided to go the distance for Dance Marathon. That distance is about 120 miles — from Orlando to Gainesville.

New York City’s City Council adopted a bill Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21. Florida law made it difficult for Gainesville to adopt similar limitations.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Cigarette purchasing age likely to stay steady locally

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 6, 2013

New York City is raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21, but Florida law is keeping Gainesville from setting its sights on similar legislation.

Florida right tackle Trenton Brown (74) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Garrison Smith (56) during the Gators’ 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Massive Brown playing large role on line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Trenton Brown signed with Florida last winter, he expected to make a contribution equal to his size.

Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Gators shocked by Dolphins’ bullying issue

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Accusations of using threats of violence and racial slurs against teammate Jonathan Martin caused Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito to be suspended from the team this week.

Casey Prather attempts a shot during Florida’s 110-88 victory against Florida Southern during an exhibition game on Friday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prather assuming larger scoring role for depleted Florida

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Casey Prather had a humble beginning to his Florida career.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan passes the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators begin SEC Tournament play against Razorbacks

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Florida lost two straight games against Missouri and South Carolina early in conference play, its chances of winning a Southeastern Conference title looked grim.

Senior Sebastien Rousseau swims the butterfly in the men’s 400-meter individual medley on Aug. 28 in the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational. Rousseau and the Gators start competition at the NCAA Championships today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Senior swimmer aims to cap successful career with national title

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 5, 2013

Sebastien Rousseau is a two-time NCAA champion, 10-time All-American and two-time South African Olympian.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three straight games and are in jeopardy of failing to become bowl eligible.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators rallying around coach in bid for bowl eligibility

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 4, 2013

Nearly two months ago, Will Muschamp led No. 12 Florida into Sun Life Stadium as a three-point favorite against Miami. Now, the Gators are fighting to avoid both their first postseason without a bowl bid since 1990 and their first losing season since 1979.

D.J. Humphries blocks an Arkansas defensive lineman during Florida’s 30-10 win against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Freshman wide receiver developing for Florida

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 4, 2013

Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood have been grouped together since they arrived at Florida.

Kasey Hill drives down the lane during Florida’s 110-88 victory against Florida Southern during an exhibition game Friday in the O’Connell Center. The freshman scored 17 points in the game.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Mixed debut for point guard

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 4, 2013

Kasey Hill’s debut with the Gators got off to an erratic start Friday night in the O’Connell Center.

Riley Cooper celebrates after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 3.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Cooper catches three touchdowns as Eagles soar against Raiders

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 4, 2013

With Week 9 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 in Gainesville. Jordan scored the game-winning goal in Florida's 1-0 win against Arkansas on Wednesday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Jordan honored following historic freshman season for Florida

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 4, 2013

Savannah Jordan has single-handedly rewritten Florida history.

METRO

Adults underestimate calorie counts, UF survey shows

By Bailey Mullins | Nov. 4, 2013

With the passing of a law requiring some restaurants to display the caloric information of their food products, a UF survey shows most adults still do not know how many calories they actually need.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann spikes the ball over the net in Florida’s 3-0 win against Auburn on Oct. 25 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Several Gators awarded following successful road weekend

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 4, 2013

Florida came home with more than a pair of victories after winning on the road against LSU and Texas A&M last weekend.

METRO

Charlie Crist announces candidacy for Florida governor

By Colleen Wright | Nov. 4, 2013

Former Gov. Charlie Crist officially announced his candidacy in the upcoming 2014 gubernatorial election in St. Petersburg on Monday.

METRO | BUSINESS

Spike in utility bills not due to rate increase, GRU says

By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 4, 2013

Some apartment-dwellers say they are starting to see changes in their monthly bills due to Gainesville Regional Utilities rate increases, but GRU attributes higher bills to customer usage.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF engineers dance with designs

By Steven Katona | Nov. 4, 2013

“Explosion!”

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