2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

Fred Cone Park’s main playground had a shade sail installed in early 2018.

METRO

Fred Cone Park closed for improvements

By Meagan DiPolo | June 22, 2019

A shade sail over its track benches and a new drainage system for its field are being installed.

Cars drive by a sinkhole Friday that opened on the southbound shoulder of I-75 near the Williston Road exit, Exit 382. A second sinkhole opened about 40 feet from the first hole between two culverts. The Florida Department of Transportation is evaluating if the holes are connected and the stability of the road.

METRO

Sinkhole forms on I-75 Southbound

By Ashley Lazarski | June 21, 2019

Florida Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation are on the scene for evaluation

Ashley Grabowski explains to the Senate that Inspire Party will be objecting to several of the Replacement and Agenda Committee’s nominations for Summer replacements seats because they were voted on without being properly discussed.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Two SG senators forced to resign their seats following Tuesday’s meeting

By Charlie Daffron | June 20, 2019

The Senate voted on appointments and LGBTQ+ accommodations

Have Gun, Will Travel will return to Gaineville and perform their first new album in four years

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Have Gun, Will Travel to perform at Loosey's

By Priya Dames | June 20, 2019

Have Gun, Will Travel will be returning to the stage to support the release of its sixth studio album, “Strange Chemistry.”

On the Cinder released their first full-length LP back in 2016.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Q&A with On the Cinder

By Nick Hudson | June 20, 2019

The punk trio from Buffalo is stopping at the Hardback Cafe to help their soon-to-be released album "Lamplighter."

Free Store attendees can either donate or come and claim clothes for free.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Free Store supports LGBTQ+ community material needs

By Harley Smith | June 20, 2019

‘It’s about solidarity, not charity’

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy Esau Bright, of the K-9 Unit, speaks to students Wednesday at Eastside High School with his Belgian Shepherd partner Deacon as part of BLAST: Building Lasting Relationships Between Police and Community. The event was hosted by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of Florida. Bright has worked in the K-9 Unit for 6.5 years and with Deacon for 1.5. Bright said he enjoys working with the students to “get them to know that we’re not just the bad guys.”

METRO

BLAST program connects high school students and law enforcement

By Tien Le | June 20, 2019

Students learned law enforcement protocol.

Dr. Leslie Parker examines a premature infant in the NICU at UF Health Shands Hospital.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF research refutes routine procedure used on premature babies

By Lily Huerkamp | June 20, 2019

The procedure has been done for decades

METRO

Hospital docu-series showcases mom’s life with child with chronic illness

By Lindsay Ritenbaugh | June 20, 2019

“Real Moms” show hopes to serve as a resource to other parents

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels: June 20, 2019

By The Alligator Editorial Board | June 20, 2019

The time has come to leave this ghost town and return a week later when it’s renewed with young, innocent, naive and hopeful life.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Something is rotten in the SG Senate

By Zachariah Chou | June 20, 2019

With a minority party asserting its place in the Senate, a lot of the practices that the majority party got away with in the past are now being exposed.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Why you shouldn’t give cash to homeless people

By Amanda Martinez | June 20, 2019

What you should give goes beyond dollar bills.

NEWS

Top Tourists Attractions in Ifrane

June 19, 2019

Locates in between Fez and Marrakech somewhere in the Atlas Mountains, famous for its chilly weather, Ifrane is a Morocco’s Switzerland. Previously known as Zaouiat Sidi Abdesalam, Ifrane was originally a region of religious norms, it developed in the 16th century. Swiss-designed chalets and tagine are really worth a visit. the architecture throughout Ifrane bears Swiss influences. Travellers prefer to visit the place to widen their exploring experiences during their holidays in Morocco. Moving around Marrakech and Fez, Ifrane gets the attraction of tourists because of its fine weather, its architecture, Souks and streets, showcases of Arts and culture, and the marvellous sights. If you are in Morocco, Find Morocco tourist attractions like Ifrane and visit the destination which gives you the chance to have a different experience being in Morocco. Do you know that Ifrane was established ed in French colonization era in Morocco?