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OPINION | COLUMNS

Comey’s testimony brought about a big win for Republicans

June 12, 2017

Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee last Thursday regarding possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump in the FBI’s investigation of collusion between his campaign and the Russian government. Trump’s political opponents desperately hoped Comey would show that Trump’s behavior provided grounds for impeachment. While Comey’s words showed he did not trust the president and believed the president wanted to dismiss the investigation of Michael Flynn, a former national security advisor, I believe it yielded nothing incriminating. In fact, I think it did more to clear Trump’s name.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida man, woman steal more than $150 of Wal-Mart clothing, resist arrest, police said

By David Hoffman | June 12, 2017

A Dunnellon man and woman were arrested Sunday after police said they stole more than $150 worth of clothing from Wal-Mart and resisted arrest.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Mother charged with DUI after driving with two kids in her car

By David Hoffman | June 12, 2017

A Gainesville woman was arrested on DUI charges Saturday night after driving with her two-year-old and four-year-old children in the backseat.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

College students can’t be perfect all the time and that’s perfectly OK

June 12, 2017

Something we’ve noticed about UF students is that they all have a common undying need to succeed.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alachua County’s emergency notification system changes from CodeRED to AlertAlachua

By Felicia Vega | June 12, 2017

CodeRED is shutting down June 30, and AlertAlachua will become the primary emergency notification system for Alachua County.

Juan Aguerrevere, 20, UF Telecommunications student.

METRO

‘Rest in Power’: Gainesville Equality March honors victims of Pulse nightclub shooting and celebrates LGBTQ+ pride

By David Hoffman and Catie Wegman | June 12, 2017

Rally was part of nationwide day of action, thousands across US marched

Pamela Smith, a volunteer with Women’s March Gainesville, said that on Sunday afternoon, the group received an inquiry explaining that someone driving down 34th street had seen a single man defacing the mural.

METRO

Mural by Women’s March Gainesville defaced within one day of painting

By Catie Wegman | June 12, 2017

On Saturday morning, 15 volunteers from Women’s March Gainesville painted a mural called “Seeds of Resistance: Best Planted Together” on a 34th Street wall, illustrating their stance on controversial opinions such as immigration, healthcare and gay rights.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Monday night ceremony on UF campus to honor lives lost at Pulse Nightclub

By Molly Vossler | June 12, 2017

The UF community will gather Monday night to remember the lives of those who died one year ago in a mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

UF outfielder Ryan Larson jogs to the dugout during Florida's 3-2 loss against Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Larson hits walk off in Game 1 of Gainesville Super Regional

By Dylan Dixon | June 11, 2017

Ryan Larson couldn’t have found a better way to make up for lost time on Saturday night.

Kyra Jefferson sprints during the 2015 Pepsi Florida Relays at Percy Beard Track.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Jefferson sets NCAA record, Gators wrap up NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Andrew Huang | June 11, 2017

Kyra Jefferson saved her best for last—literally.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles as he talks with his team during the 2016 Florida Relays at Percy Beard Track.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

National Champions: UF men's track and field takes home second straight title

By Mari Faiello | June 10, 2017

The Florida men’s track and field team are national champions for the second consecutive season, winning the NCAA outdoor title on Friday night behind four individual champs at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

UF sprinter Shayla Sanders runs the 100-meter at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational on March 25, 2017.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators complete day two of NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Mari Faiello | June 9, 2017

One one-hundredth of a second was all it took to halt Skylar Ross-Ransom from advancing through the field of the women’s 100-meter hurdles.

Florida defeated LSU 7-0 in its first game of a three-game series. Junior Alex Voss led the Gators offensively with two RBIs.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball “lived the dash” from start to finish in 2017

By Cassie Amundson | June 8, 2017

After game two of the Women’s College World Series, coach Tim Walton was asked about the fight and competitiveness his team exhibited against Oklahoma.

Michael Byrne pitches during Florida's 3-2 loss against Tennessee on April 8, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Byrne continues to play a big role for UF this postseason

By Dylan Dixon | June 8, 2017

When Michael Byrne trots out of Florida’s bullpen and makes his way towards the pitcher’s mound, his teammates automatically feel an added sense of confidence and relief.

Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (left) shoots during the third period of game three in the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: The NHL playoffs have outdone the NBA postseason

By Jake Dreilinger | June 8, 2017

If you’re anything like me, you’re sitting at home watching the NBA Finals and feeling a little bit disappointed. With the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers going a combined 24-1 in the first three rounds of the playoffs, this series between the two heavyweights was supposed to be an exciting one.

UF hurdler Eric Futch races during the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 10, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators duo finishes 1 and 2 in long jump on day one of NCAAs

By Andrew Huang | June 8, 2017

The Florida men’s track and field team was almost 3,000 miles away from home, but it only took 8.05 meters for them to get on the board.

NEWS | CAMPUS

MCDA hires new director of Black Affairs

By Catie Wegman | June 7, 2017

UF’s Multicultural and Diversity Affairs hired a new director of Black Affairs this week.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man attempts to rape woman in her apartment’s front entrance

By David Hoffman | June 7, 2017

After a nearly daylong search, police found and arrested a man for attempting to rape a young Gainesville woman inside her apartment after he forced his way through her front door Tuesday night.

METRO

Religious leaders unify at steps of City Hall

By David Street | June 7, 2017

In light of recent global terrorist attacks, leaders of different faiths gathered at Gainesville’s City Hall on Tuesday to deliver a message.

METRO

Gov. Scott moves to block City Commission’s control of GRU

By David Hoffman | June 7, 2017

When Gainesville voters hit the ballot boxes November 2018, they will be deciding on who makes final decisions for their utility company.

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