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Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin (right) speaks to coach Will Muschamp before Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville on Jan. 2 in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Durkin adjusting to new role as defensive coordinator

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Mar. 13, 2013

D.J. Durkin calls it good fortune.

Kelsey Stewart gets tagged out at home during Florida’s 9-1 win against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Stewart picked up two hits in the Gators' 3-2 loss to Georgia on Friday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators slumping in clutch

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 13, 2013

Lauren Haeger stepped to the plate with two outs and center fielder Kirsti Merritt on second base on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Smoke Monster: Papal conclave party has just begun

Mar. 12, 2013

That’s right, folks. The papal conclave, the selection process of the world’s new pope, started this week. As of Tuesday evening, the college of cardinals had not selected a new pope.

Current District 4 Gainesville City Commissioner Randy Wells sits on a ledge at City Hall on Feb. 12. Wells is the current chairman of the Equal Opportunity Committee and Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commission candidate: Randy Wells

By Colleen Wright | Mar. 12, 2013

Randy Wells says he needs three more years to get the job done.

W.E. “Mac” McEachern, 81, stands on the corner of Southeast Second Place and Southeast First Street on Feb. 12. McEachern is running for District 4 city commissioner.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commission candidate: W.E. McEachern

By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 12, 2013

Every Friday for the past 25 years, W. E. “Mac” McEachern has been meeting with friends at breakfast restaurants around Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS

President Obama is missing the Mark

Mar. 12, 2013

A parable, according to many scholars, is an earthly message with a heavenly meaning. Similar to an analogy, they are typically short, anecdotal stories filled with characters and events that are deeply symbolic.

NEWS

Eating your way to graduation: A bucket list for Gainesville dining

By Anna Edwards | Mar. 12, 2013

With graduation just (are you ready for this?) 50 days away, it’s time to buckle down. No, we’re not talking classes. Let’s be honest, we’ve already mentally checked out of those. We’re talking about food.

NEWS

Vacation is over, but your life isn't

By Allison Annear | Mar. 12, 2013

Five steps to pull you through until that next vacay.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Intimate partner violence is scarily prevalent

Mar. 12, 2013

I can still recall most of my Preview weekend at UF.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Donovan, Gators win SEC awards

Mar. 12, 2013

Florida snagged several of the Southeastern Conference’s top individual honors on Tuesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

No. 2 Florida tops Lehigh

Mar. 12, 2013

Coach Amanda O’Leary could not have asked her team for more during Tuesday night’s performance against Lehigh.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Sophomore collects weekly honor

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Briana Little struggled in limited playing time in 2012, hitting just .188 in 35 games. She hit only one home run in 32 at-bats.

Left-handed pitcher Danny Young (15) warms up between innings during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on March 12 at McKethan Stadium. The freshman allowed two hits in four innings against the Seminoles on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Baseball Notebook: Freshman makes first career start

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 12, 2013

Through the first 16 games of the season, Danny Young had thrown fewer innings than any Florida pitcher aside from Bobby Poyner, who didn’t make his first appearance of the season until Sunday.

Right-hander Luke Weaver pitches during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on Tuesday night at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida bats go quiet in 4-1 loss to No. 5 Florida State

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 12, 2013

The Gators and the Seminoles have reversed roles.

Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (73), now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, celebrates after making a tackle during Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville during the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Defensive tackle’s stock rising as NFL draft approaches

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Nobody is second-guessing Sharrif Floyd’s decision to leave UF early these days.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gender inequality is rampant in the boy and girl Scouts of America organizations

Mar. 12, 2013

Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the United States of America have become iconic images of our nation’s patriotism.

METRO

Chipotle, McDonald’s, Taco Bell delivery starts

By Alex Harris | Mar. 12, 2013

Lazy foodies — rejoice!

METRO

Teachers wouldn’t take guns to school

By Michelle Jackson | Mar. 12, 2013

Bringing a gun to school is not something teachers nationwide would want in their job descriptions, and Gainesville teachers are no exception.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF law school rises in US News & World Report rankings

By Samantha Schuyler | Mar. 12, 2013

UF’s Levin College of Law continues to rank highly both as a public and overall institution among 201 public and private accredited law schools, according to a released Tuesday.

Michelle Manzione, a 23-year-old UF telecommunication senior, pays Sara Barner-Rasmussen, 32, while Nissa Barner-Rasmussen, 9, gathers cookies Monday at the Publix on 34th Street and Williston Road.

METRO

Local Girl Scout Cookies pricier than other areas’

By Alexa Volland | Mar. 12, 2013

Florida State University students will get their Girl Scout Cookies cheaper than the Gators.

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