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UF midfielder Briana Solis scored the game-winning goal against Tennessee on Sunday in Knoxville.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Bicycle-kick save helps UF soccer team stave off Volunteers in Knoxville

By Morgan McMullen | Oct. 22, 2017

Redshirt sophomore midfielder Parker Roberts, starting her third consecutive game on the back line, watched as Tennessee’s Danielle Marcano received a headed pass into the box. Goalie Kaylan Marckese charged toward the Volunteer forward but couldn’t get to the ball before Marcano got a foot to it to chip it over her.

Gators receiver Kadarius Toney (17) hasn't played since Florida's 17-16 loss to LSU on Oct. 7. Toney, a freshman, suffered a separated shoulder and was "very limited" in practice last week, UF coach Jim McElwain said.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Depleted Gators open as 14.5-point underdogs to Georgia

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 22, 2017

UF receiver Dre Massey said he’s never been on a team with so many season-ending injuries.

UF outside hitter Shainah Joseph led all players with 13 kills on Sunday in the Gators 3-1 win against Auburn at the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Shainah Joseph leads Gators volleyball team to road victory over Auburn

By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 22, 2017

Positioned on the right side of the floor, Shainah Joseph jumped up and sent a kill to the back left corner of Auburn’s half of the court.

Richard Spencer protesters march toward the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts holding a “Gators not Haters” sign.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: In the wake of Spencer controversy, it’s OK to take a break from sports

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 22, 2017

A white man in a black V-neck stood outside the Phillips Center on Thursday. On his right shoulder, he had pinned a pro-Nazi button. He proceeded to speak about how he disliked transgender people.

UF's Anna Danilina returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF’s Anna Danilina reaches singles final of ITA Southeast Regionals

By Mari Faiello | Oct. 22, 2017

After a long weekend of competition in Athens, Georgia, one member of the Gators women’s tennis team remains in the main draw of singles play at the ITA Southeast Regionals.

UF golfer John Axelsen is 5 under after the first day of the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational, helping the Gators finish the day in second place.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

John Axelsen’s eight birdies put Gators in second place after Day 1 at Tavistock

By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 22, 2017

Freshman John Axelsen had a rough start to his season, finishing 7 over in both of the Gators’ first two tournaments of fall before being removed from the lineup ahead of their next competition.

Lead singer Jason Hedges of Heavy Petty, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, gets the crowd excited during the Tom Petty tribute show held at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S. Main St., on Friday night. That day would have been Tom Petty’s 67th birthday. Hundreds of Gainesville locals came to the free event to celebrate the life of the local musician.

METRO

Gainesville businesses pay tribute to late Tom Petty

By Cameron Rivera | Oct. 22, 2017

Duane Olsen has listened to Tom Petty’s music for more than 40 years, and the way he celebrated Petty’s 67th birthday was no different.

Tracker, a miniature dachshund, struts down the runway dressed as a minion from the movie series “Despicable Me.” Tracker won second place in the costume contest that was held after the races.

METRO

Dachshunds race to raise money during Halloweener Derby

By Courtney Mims | Oct. 22, 2017

Griffin, a 3-year-old dachshund, dashed for a green tennis ball with his tongue flapping.

METRO

Brewery hosts superhero-themed fundraiser for charity

By Emily Long | Oct. 22, 2017

A dark green, 12-foot-tall Hulk stood over customers of Blackadder Brewing Company on Thursday as they snapped pictures and answered superhero trivia.

Leah Cobb-Lee, 28, beats her husband Benjamin Lee, 35, in the second round of the rock, paper, scissors tournament Saturday. The event raised money for the Keira Grace Foundation.

METRO

Rock, paper, scissors tournament raises $2,000 for charity

By Jessica Giles | Oct. 22, 2017

Hunched over, eyes squinted and fist closed tight, Leah Cobb-Lee stared at her husband on the other side of the ring.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF installs new trash cans to manage waste on campus

By Katie Varan | Oct. 22, 2017

When Paul Gruber finishes a building model he’s worked on for weeks, the first thing he does is breathe a sigh of relief.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Field and Fork Pantry raises donation with campus competition

By Cohron | Oct. 22, 2017

UF groups are competing in the Field & Fork Food Drive Competition to raise donations for the pantry.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man suspected of five car burglaries

By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 22, 2017

A Gainesville man was arrested for a car burglary Friday after several burglaries were reported at the same place and time, Gainesville Police said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Clinical Skills Lab wins award

By Kacey Finch | Oct. 22, 2017

After working over weekends and holiday breaks to construct a high-tech laboratory, a local construction company and UF won a prestigious design award.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Woman drives drunk into stopped car in Midtown

By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 22, 2017

A Hawthorne woman was arrested for driving drunk after she hit a stopped car on UF Plaza in Midtown on Saturday, Gainesville Police said.

METRO

Zombie run benefits high school basketball team

By Henry Coburn | Oct. 22, 2017

Jessica Finkel and Michael Marder woke up Saturday prepared to be chased by zombies.

METRO

Unlikely friendship forms out of Richard Spencer event

By Jimena Tavel | Oct. 22, 2017

While Randy Furniss strolled with his hands inside his pockets Thursday during Richard Spencer’s speech at UF, a group of protesters attacked him.

METRO

Dogs, owners run in race held by veterinary students

By Jimena Tavel | Oct. 22, 2017

While Bex Weaver crossed the finish line breathless and flushed, her dog Titus rushed through it with a wagging tail.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Fall Wellness Fair to discuss mental health and wellness

By Kelly Daly | Oct. 22, 2017

UF’s Student Government Cabinet is working with the UF Counseling & Wellness Center student ambassador program, AWARE, to destigmatize mental illness.

UF senior public relations student Taylor Thelander, 21, gives UF business management senior Ryan Walsh, 21, a high-five on his first tandem skydiving jump in the air above Kay Larkin Airport in Palatka, Florida. The two took part in a UF Falling Gators Skydiving Club event with Skydive Palatka on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Skydiving club brings first-time jumpers to discounted event

By Savannah Austin | Oct. 22, 2017

In the back of the red Kodiak plane and more than 12,000 feet in the sky, the red light flashes, signalling the open door.

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