Man failed to rob Gainesville bank, pretended to have weapon
By Christian Casale | Mar. 14, 2023A suspect was arrested by the Gainesville Police Department Tuesday after attempting to rob the Bank of America on West University Avenue.
A suspect was arrested by the Gainesville Police Department Tuesday after attempting to rob the Bank of America on West University Avenue.
The pass rusher projected as a high day two prospect with the potential to move up in the draft; he’s a former five-star recruit with elite potential. However, recent concerns have caused Icarus to crash back to Earth.
The No. 21-ranked Florida women’s golf team traveled to Augusta, Georgia, to compete in the Valspar Augusta Invitational Saturday.
The No. 12 Florida Gators (19-4) beat the No. 24 Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns’ (18-9) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (17-8) by mercy rule in their doubleheader Sunday to close the Bubly Invitational. UF allowed only three runs throughout the day and homered five times.
Museum-goers were greeted by art, performances and activities that comprised an after-hours event organized by the museum’s education department to celebrate Women’s History Month.
The No. 3 Gators (12-2, 6-1 SEC) competed in a four-team meet against the No. 25 Washington Huskies (6-11, 0-6 Pac-12), North Carolina State Wolfpack (12-8, 8-4 ACC) and Texas Woman’s Owls (8-12, 0-0).
The No. 6 Florida Gators (15-3) crushed the Siena Saints (2-13) 12-2 Sunday afternoon to finalize the series sweep and preserve its perfect all-time record versus the Saints. UF had eleven hits and three home runs and is now 18-0 against the Saints.
The No. 66 Alabama Crimson Tide men’s tennis team defeated the No. 16 Florida Gators 4-3 Sunday at Alfred A. Ring Complex. The Gators held a 3-1 lead but dropped three straight matches to lose on home turf.
Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams finished third overall at the NCAA Indoor Championships to conclude the indoor season. The men’s team earned a total of 33 points; the women had 45 points. Moore won the Gators’ only gold medals of the weekend.
The No. 8 Florida Gators (17-4) split their home doubleheader Saturday. Florida beat the Mercer Bears (6-17) 8-0 but lost to the No. 24 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (16-8) 1-0 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
The No. 6 Florida Gators (14-3) defeated the Siena Saints (2-12) 11-0 Saturday evening at Condron Ballpark. Junior third baseman Colby Halter finished the game with three runs batted in.
The No. 21 Florida Gators (7-3, 2-1 SEC) defeated the No. 32 South Carolina Gamecocks (6-6, 1-2 SEC) 4-1 Saturday afternoon. Florida earned its second consecutive ranked win and improved its all-time record against the Gamecocks to 47-5.
The No. 10 Florida Gators (4-2) defeated the No. 7 Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (5-1) 14-11 in Saturday’s action-packed matchup. UF fought hard against one of the best passing teams in the country and secured its fourth win of the season.
Weather delays watered down the Gators' hot bats against the Saints in Condron Ballpark Friday night. The No. 6 Florida Gators (13-3) barely edged out the Siena Saints (2-11) 3-2.
The No. 8 Florida Gators (16-3) defeated the Mercer Bears (6-16) Friday afternoon in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mercer head coach Lindsay Fico returned to Gainesville to play her former college team.
A bill drafted for the Florida House of Representatives could put Gainesville Regional Utilities out of the city’s control.
Two UF students, including the co-president of Graduate Assistants United, were arrested by the University Police Department at an abortion rights protest in Turlington Plaza Friday afternoon.
Today, passersby can find the pair sweating it out inside the foodtruck of DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers. Parked on University Avenue, the latest ’80s tunes play from the speakers and mingle with the sizzling of burger patties. When they open the window to greet their customers, the smell of caramelized onions and hot peanut oil escape. The heat from their cast iron planks bleed out, offering respite from the rare Florida cold.
UF President Ben Sasse has appointed a search committee to find a replacement for outgoing Provost Joe Glover, the university announced Friday morning.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-11, 9-10 SEC) defeated the Florida Gators (16-15, 9-10 SEC) 69-68 in overtime Thursday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The defeat stole Florida’s shot at the 2023 SEC title.