Through social media, Gainesville residents organized more than three protests during the summer. At the protests’ peak about 70 Cubans, second generation immigrants, students and residents attended. Now, seven months later, where do Cuba and its displaced people stand?
With her hand on the Bible her mother gave her 49 years ago, Cynthia Chestnut repeated the oath of office during her City Commissioner swearing-in ceremony. On Thursday morning, Chestnut was sworn in as At-Large Seat B City Commissioner outside Gainesville City Hall after winning the special runoff election Jan. 25. The position will be a four-year term with elections every two years starting this year, according to a City of Gainesville press release.
The executive tickets for the Gator and Change parties had an hour-long debate Tuesday. Candidates defended platform points and examined opponents’ initiatives concerning legislation and governing codes.
COVID-19 cases in Alachua County dropped in the last week — continuing the downward trend that began at the end of January. As the surge settles, UF Health Shands Hospital CEO Ed Jimenez ended his weekly updates to the press, including The Alligator, on Monday.
Santa Fe College reported 54 positive COVID-19 cases from students and employees from Feb 8. to Monday. Five employees and 49 students tested positive for the virus.
Nestled inside the walls of the Gators basketball practice facility, things begin to warm up on the night of Feb. 8. Clad in various Gator gear, five equipment managers from the UF men’s and women’s basketball teams conduct their pregame warmup. The student managers typically dedicate their time to UF class or serving the needs of their teams. A night like this is their time to take over the court.
Emanuely de Oliveira shined with 15 points as No. 17 Florida survived Arkansas for their 20th win. She’s excited to play a part in Florida’s surprise of a comeback season. “That’s what we looked forward [to] since I got here,” Oliveira said.
“We've never played back-to-back like this,” head coach Tim Walton said. Florida earned consecutive run-rule wins this week after defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins 8-0 Wednesday and 13-1 Tuesday. The Gators improved their record to 6-0.
Florida baseball gets its season underway on Friday as the program looks to put 2021 behind it. The Liberty Flames are in town for a three-game series and provide a stiff test to start the year.
Florida was unable to win the tournament, but fought valiantly in three matches against ranked opponents, proving their competitiveness and gaining valuable experience along the way.
Billy Horschel, a past Gator champion and six-time PGA Tour winner, will officially be returning to the University of Florida to serve as the team’s new volunteer assistant coach.
A six-RBI performance by freshman Reagan Walsh propelled the Gators past the Jacksonville Dolphins 13-1 Tuesday via run rule. The teams will meet again Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Florida’s first home game.
Students can vote for 50 Senators and the Student Body President, Vice President and Treasurer on eight campus locations Feb. 22 and 23. The Change, Communist and Gator Parties have candidates running for Senate seats.
The vigil, held at the Plaza of the Americas, commemorated the 14 students and three faculty who were killed during the 2018 Parkland shooting and the two students who passed after.
Adopters can pay $14 during February and answer some basic questions about themselves and their lifestyle to be matched with their perfect companion, the county announced online.
Forward Colin Castleton recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds as they slip to Texas A&M. “I hate to lose. It really drives me crazy. Like I really didn't care what I was doing. There's a lot of things I could have done better."
“Scotland's a great team … and the fact that we came out and played the way we did. I'm really impressed” Florida rolls past Scotland in an exhibition tune-up before Saturday’s showdown with North Carolina
At about 11:30 a.m., Gainesville Police Department school resource officers called for nine additional GPD officers to the school, including the University Police Department’s bomb dogs, Gainesville Police Department spokesperson Graham Glover said.
Two weeks from today we'll be in the middle of the best conference track meet on the face of the planet, so we have to be ready for that. Mike Holloway and the Gators are ready for the Indoor SEC Championships after the final meets of the regular season. @EthanEibe has more.
“I’ve been asked a few times what’s the difference. Kelly Rae Finley is the difference.” Georgia coaches don’t say that about Florida peers often, but that’s what Joni Taylor said about the Gators’ run through the SEC this year. She’s not alone.
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