On Jan. 26, Karen Kearney won the Alachua County Teacher of the Year award among 39 nominees from every school in the county.
The GCRA informed the Gainesville City Commission Jan. 19 of updates to the plan. It has already spent $13 million on city projects such as developing the innovation district zone near UF campus and intends to put the largest chunk of funds into the Eastside Food/Mobility Hub, which is set to finish in 2024.
Before offering Thomas a spot on the roster, the coaching staff called senior catcher BT Riopelle, who spent 2019 through 2021 at Coastal Carolina and was teammates with Thomas for the latter two years.
Florida is on track to become the 26th state to allow citizens to carry concealed firearms without a permit after one of Alachua County’s House representatives filed the bill.
Graduate assistants are continuing to struggle with a stipend minimum of $17,000. Students speak up about their individuals experiences and how GAU might make a future impact.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to defund what he called “DEI bureaucracies” at Florida universities during a press conference on higher education Jan. 31.
Florida head coach Todd Golden and his squad’s chances of snatching a bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament hang in the balance. The Florida Gators (13-10, 6-4 SEC) have eight games left in their season.
The city mourned the death of 32-year-old Marcus Goodman after the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office announced his death in jail Jan. 26. The service began with a vigil at Bo Diddley Plaza and ended with a street protest around the block.
The Auburn Invitational was the last meet before the Southeastern Conference championships. Florida’s swimming and diving team sent 20 athletes to the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama.
The No. 18 Florida Gators (3-1) traveled back to Waco, Texas, to face the Baylor Bears (6-2).
The Florida Gators (14-9, 3-7 SEC) fell to the Ole Miss Rebels (19-5, 8-3 SEC) 68-42 Sunday. Ole Miss outscored Florida by 16 points in the second half. UF was outrebounded by 14 for the game.
No. 16 Stanford (5-2) beat No. 15 Florida (4-3) 4-1 in the Gators’ last of three matches at the United States Tennis Association National Campus.
The Florida Gators (13-10, 6-4 SEC) were defeated by Kentucky (16-7, 7-3 SEC ) 72–67 in Rupp Arena Saturday night. The Wildcats outscored the Gators in transition 14-0.
The No. 7 Trojans (5-0) beat the No. 15 Gators (4-2) 5-2 to remain undefeated on their season. The match marked the Gators’ second of three games at the United States Tennis Association National Campus.
The Florida Gators (13-9, 6-3 SEC) will look to carry their momentum from Wednesday into their game against Kentucky (15-7, 6-3 SEC). They upset the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers with a 67-54 victory.
The undefeated No. 2 Gators (7-0, 4-0 SEC) hit the road Friday to take on Arkansas (2-3, 1-3 SEC) inside Bud Walton Arena.
The complex will be built beside the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 10th Street, in an area called the Innovation District between UF campus and downtown Gainesville. The building contract includes a clause requiring 10% of the units to be affordable housing, which will allow for 20 units with the current plan.
Pamela Bingham visited her alma mater Thursday as part of the Black Student Union’s 2023 Black History Month program, speaking to a group of BSU students in the Reitz Auditorium.
The No. 15 Florida Gators (4-1) beat No. 12 Florida State (5-2) 4-2 at the United States Tennis Association National Campus. The victory extended their winning streak to four matches in a row.
A man was severely injured in a downtown Gainesville shooting that left two others dead, the Gainesville Police Department said.
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