METRO
Fourth case of the coronavirus confirmed in Alachua County
By Stephany Matat | Mar. 15, 2020It is a 65-year-old female from New York
COVID-19
METRO
Fourth Floridian dies of coronavirus
By Stephany Matat | Mar. 14, 2020Four Florida residents have died but only three have been in-state
NEWS
Florida legislators send name, image and likeness bill to DeSantis
By Christian Ortega | Mar. 14, 2020The Florida House of Representatives gave the final legislative approval of a bill that could allow college athletes within the state to make money from their name, image and likeness on Friday night. It would take effect on July 1, 2021.
NEWS
Sports world falls apart in wake of coronavirus
By Christian Ortega | Mar. 14, 2020Earlier this season, Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard was diagnosed with the flu. He was quarantined, and his roommates were given separate hotel rooms. Team managers disinfected their apartment on a level that would rival an operating room’s sterilization.
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CAMPUS
What you need to know about coronavirus: A timeline
Mar. 14, 2020The World Health Organization characterized it as a pandemic Wednesday
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville man arrested in connection with fatal downtown shooting
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 14, 2020Police said this was one of two shootings this week
NEWS
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NATIONAL
Spain to follow Italy into lockdown, US expands travel ban
By Joseph Wilson | Mar. 14, 2020BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema — and Spain drew up plans Saturday to lock down its 46 million citizens as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus.
METRO
Alachua County confirms third case of COVID-19
By Alex De Luca | Mar. 13, 2020The patient is a non-Florida resident visiting from Europe
NEWS
Stricklin speaks for first time since COVID-19 chaos derailed sports world
By Joseph Salvador | Mar. 13, 2020It was a somber scene Friday afternoon when UF athletic director Scott Stricklin arrived at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where he held an impromptu press conference.
METRO
Police: Gov. candidate in room where crystal meth was found
By Curt Anderson | Mar. 13, 2020FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum is named in a police report Friday saying he was "inebriated" and initially unresponsive in a hotel room where authorities found baggies of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
NEWS
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NATIONAL
Trump declares virus emergency; Pelosi announces aid deal
By Andrew Taylor | Mar. 13, 2020WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources. But he denied any responsibility for delays in making testing available for the new virus, whose spread has roiled markets and disrupted the lives of everyday Americans.
NEWS
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SFC
Santa Fe College goes fully online, Florida public schools close and other coronavirus updates
By Hannah Phillips , Chasity Maynard , Alyssa Feliciano and Valentina Botero | Mar. 13, 2020Santa Fe College announced today that its classes will be online starting Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered schools to be canceled for two weeks.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF cancels on-campus classes, events
By Hannah Phillips , Kaelyn Cassidy , Chasity Maynard , Alyssa Feliciano and Meghan McGlone | Mar. 13, 2020Classes will be online until at least March 30
METRO
Alachua County has its second case of COVID-19
By Grethel Aguila and Sarah Mandile | Mar. 12, 2020The 24-year-old female recently traveled to Europe
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Trinity Thomas: So much more than a Florida gymnastics icon
By Noah Ram | Mar. 12, 2020With a big breath, Trinity Thomas stepped onto the floor for her routine against Penn State.
NEWS
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NATIONAL
Coronavirus brings entertainment world to a standstill
By Jake Coyle | Mar. 12, 2020NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and scuttling concert tours until it's safe to welcome crowds back.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF offers emergency funding for students
By Hannah Phillips | Mar. 12, 2020Students must provide evidence of “extenuating circumstances” to qualify for the aid
NEWS
NCAA: all spring and winter championships canceled
By Kyle Wood | Mar. 12, 2020There will be no champions crowned across Division I athletics for months to come.
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POLITICS
Brazilian who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump
By David Biller | Mar. 12, 2020WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president. Trump does not plan to be tested or go into self-quarantine, the White House said.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Andrew Yang’s visit is postponed for now; Dance Marathon is canceled
By Hannah Phillips and Kaelyn Cassidy | Mar. 12, 2020Yang was going to be paid $50,000 to come to UF
