METRO
Woman, 1-year-old granddaughter saved from burning vehicle
By Shannon Kaestle | Oct. 1, 2014Flames shot into the sky Tuesday night as Burnise Watson watched her car burn.
COVID-19
METRO
Soil may slow down climate change
By Tenley Ross | Oct. 1, 2014A UF study has found that Florida's warm temperatures and wet landscape raise soil's ability to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Feast your eyes: Male burlesque performers
By Nunez | Oct. 1, 2014They’re hairy, they’re manly, they’re vulgar — they’re burlesque.
NEWS
Swamp of love: Commitment and opening up
By Kat Anthony | Oct. 1, 2014College is a time to explore relationships and the kind of people we want to share them with. It’s also a time to figure out what you want, and sometimes committing can be more than your “better half” has to offer.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Food sciences institute study finds isolated wetlands worth conserving
By Kelsie Ozanne | Oct. 1, 2014A new UF study suggests geographically isolated wetlands deserve protection too — a finding that conflicts with previous Supreme Court decisions regarding wetland conservation.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
University, UF Health launch online employee training site
By Alexia Fernandez | Oct. 1, 2014UF Health and UF launched a new system for faculty and staff Wednesday that will offer online professional training.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Unopposed Swamp Party wins 49 seats
By Ariana Figueroa | Oct. 1, 2014All but one seat in the UF Student Senate will be represented by the Swamp Party.
METRO
Locals advocate against domestic violence
By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 1, 2014October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Gainesville Police is joining other law enforcement agencies and local businesses in recognition.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Peta2 brings new vegan options to campus P.O.D. Markets
By Taylor Russell | Oct. 1, 2014Vegans don’t have to scavenge for food anymore now that UF’s Gator Dining Services is expanding its vegan options.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ comes to High Dive for annual interactive show
By Tyler Ratay | Oct. 1, 2014People poured into the High Dive last October to watch a performance that sold out at the door. This year the venue will give the public not just one, but three chances to see this popular production.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
Universal Cutlery Culture: the spoon’s diverse history
By Keri | Oct. 1, 2014Ever been bewildered by the multitude of forks, knives and spoons jostling for space at a formal dinner table? Which to use? When? And how did they get there, anyway?
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Chemistry professor/geek rockstar to perform at Brew Spot
By Cody Smith | Oct. 1, 2014On the first day of class, a UF chemistry professor plays a song: It’s an original dedicated to the trials and tribulations of freshman chemistry.
METRO
City Council votes to disband Waldo Police Department
By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 1, 2014America’s third-worst small-town speed trap disbanded its police department Wednesday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Bullard, Ivie take over for Orr
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 1, 2014Florida defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin did not enjoy watching his defense struggle against Alabama.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Humphries set to return to Gators’ offensive line against Volunteers
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 1, 2014A maligned group, constantly groaned about by Florida fans in 2013, is now one of strength.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Otero's Opinion: 'Sweetness' Breaking down Florida volleyball’s serving nicknames
By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 1, 2014If you’re tired of reading hard-hitting news about Jeff Driskel’s fate as starting quarterback and coach Will Muschamp’s confidence in him, you’ve come to the right article at the right time.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Oregon-Arizona, ‘Bama-Ole Miss among games to watch this week
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 1, 2014If you haven’t watched as much college football so far this fall as you may have wanted to, this is the weekend to plop yourself in front of the TV all day and do so. This week, there are six games that pit Top-25 teams against each other, and most of them have college football playoff implications.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police: Gainesville man punched pregnant woman in the stomach
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 30, 2014A Gainesville man was arrested after police said he punched a pregnant woman in the stomach Monday morning.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Next governor must address Fla. prison issues
Sep. 30, 2014In his former life as a Republican state senator, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist was known for being tough on crime.
