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Dr. Heather Gardner, a 29-year-old oncology intern at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, performs an exam on Anora, a greyhound with cancer.

METRO

Racing greyhound found running along I-75

By Sarah Mandile | Mar. 22, 2020

Deputies took the dog to UF Small Animal Hospital without any serious injuries

Visitors enjoy Clearwater Beach, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Beachgoers are trying to keep a safe distance from each other by keeping a space of 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) between family groups to help protect from the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF alumnus sues Gov. DeSantis, demands he close all beaches

By Hannah Phillips | Mar. 22, 2020

The law school graduate said he’s willing to do whatever it takes to close Florida beaches

NEWS | CAMPUS

Social 28 confirms resident tested positive for COVID-19

By Alyssa Feliciano | Mar. 22, 2020

An email was sent to residents

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, March 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

METRO | POLITICS

Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic

By Collin Binkley | Mar. 22, 2020

The Trump administration announced Friday that states can cancel federally required school testing this year to protect students and teachers, a measure that some states had requested as they shut down schools over the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at C.B. Smith Park, Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The park will be used for a drive thru COVID-19 testing facility. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

METRO

Gov. DeSantis: New mobile testing sites coming soon

By Tamara Lush | Mar. 22, 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — More than 720 people in Florida have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday as he resisted an official's call to issue a statewide "stay-at-home" order.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF has 7 new COVID-19 cases

By Stephany Matat | Mar. 22, 2020

UF’s new COVID-19 cases include six students and one faculty member

METRO

Alachua County has 35 positive COVID-19 cases

By Alex DeLuca | Mar. 22, 2020

44 percent of the county’s cases are in their 20s

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Gainesville restaurants remain open for business

By Avenue Staff | Mar. 21, 2020

Here are the restaurants offering takeout and delivery amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

METRO

25 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alachua County

By Alyssa Feliciano | Mar. 21, 2020

There is now community transmission occurring in the county

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, center, speaks with members of the media as he departs a meeting with Senate Republicans on an economic lifeline for Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

NEWS | NATIONAL

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

By Martin Crutsinger | Mar. 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

METRO

Friday COVID-19 updates: Alachua County has 15 cases; restaurants and RecSports fitness centers close

By Grethel Aguila , Alex DeLuca and Valentina Botero | Mar. 20, 2020

The four latest cases are all Florida residents

Lauren Hampton Farmer, 31, holds her wedding dress that was found after tornadoes in Cookeville, Tennessee destroyed her house and spread out her belongings in early March. Her husband, Kory Farmer, is wearing his wedding blazer that was also found in the aftermath, alongside her UF diploma. She graduated from UF in 2010.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF alumna’s diploma survives Tennessee tornado

By AJ Bafer | Mar. 19, 2020

Her wedding dress was also found after the disaster

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hey, UF. Listen to your students.

Mar. 19, 2020

Coronavirus has stripped life down to its bare bones, and priorities have come into clearer focus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A student emailed. The president replied.

Mar. 19, 2020

Editor’s Note: President Kent Fuchs told The Alligator he received hundreds of emails from students since UF announced classes would move fully online through the end of the Spring semester. At his request, and with the permission of the email’s author, we are printing one of the emails on this page along with his reply.

Chris Sutherland making his first appearance as a Florida basketball player against then-No. 4 Auburn.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

What it took to be No. 34

By Joseph Salvador | Mar. 19, 2020

Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, talks about the decision to cancel the remaining games in the SEC NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The conference tournament was cancelled Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

SPORTSLIVE

Sankey discusses SEC's status, briefs media on league's COVID-19 response

By Evan Lepak | Mar. 19, 2020

The SEC's league slogan is catchy, memorable and usually couldn't be more accurate.

METRO

Thursday COVID-19 updates: four new county cases; postponed graduation date announced

By Grethel Aguila , Chasity Maynard and Anna Wilder | Mar. 19, 2020

The three latest cases are all younger than 60

An unidentified man was struck by an RTS bus Tuesday evening and taken to UF Health Shands in critical condition. The bus was unable to avoid the pedestrian who walked into oncoming traffic, according to Rosanna Passaniti, city spokesperson.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man hit by RTS bus on 34th Street

By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 18, 2020

He was transported to UF Health Shands Hospital with critical injuries

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Wednesday COVID-19 updates: New county case; classes offered as pass or fail; UF helping The Villages

By Hannah Phillips , Grethel Aguila and Kaelyn Cassidy | Mar. 18, 2020

Confirmed cases continue to increase in Alachua County. Meanwhile, UF announces a grading alternative and Gov. Ron DeSantis releases information on expanding testing in North Central Florida.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man took tip jar after being denied free drink at Larry’s Giant Subs, police say

By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 18, 2020

The tip jar contained approximately $25