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THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Gainesville Circus Center holds Dusty’s Ragtime Circus

By Zarin Ismail | Mar. 3, 2023

Residents and visitors have the opportunity to see Dustin Cottrell and Corey Cheval's talents Friday night and Saturday afternoon in Dusty’s Ragtime Circus, a variety show held by the Gainesville Circus Center with live music, dance, acrobatic performances and other traditional and contemporary circus acts.

UF Turkish Student Association members turn off candles as the vigil dedicated to those who died during the Turkey-Syria earthquakes draws to a close Thursday, March 2, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students honor Turkish, Syrian earthquake victims

By Ella Thompson | Mar. 3, 2023

The Turkish Student Association organized a 7 p.m. vigil Thursday to honor victims of the earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria in early February. Students of various ethnicities showed up to support the organization, according to TSA President Ece Zivrali.

Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone delivers a pitch in the Gators' 13-7 victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators set to host rival Hurricanes in first ranked matchup of season

By Topher Adams | Mar. 3, 2023

The No. 6 Florida Gators (8-2) will face the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes (7-2) this weekend in the first major series of the season. This is Florida’s first ranked matchup of the year.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man arrested on attempted homicide, animal cruelty charges

By Aidan Bush | Mar. 3, 2023

A Gainesville man was put into custody Thursday night on suspicion of attempting to kill a woman for driving near his home.

Florida freshman Togan Tokac reaches for the ball in the Gators' 5-2 loss to the No. 8 Texas Longhorns Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators win only two matches against Mississippi State in first SEC match

By Eitan Ohana | Mar. 2, 2023

The No. 19 Florida Gators (5-6, 0-1 SEC) lost to the No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs (12-1, 1-0 SEC) 5-2 Thursday evening.

Hungry students visited Bolay's new location on University Avenue to get the grand opening free meal on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

METRO | BUSINESS

Franchises, business ventures seek off-campus retail spaces

By Sarah Marks | Mar. 2, 2023

Underneath off-campus student apartment complexes, businesses hope to claim one of the recently built retail spaces, promising further development to the growing college town.

Florida senior Yuxin Lin putts the ball at the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Lin carries Gators through Southern Highlands Collegiate

By Madilyn Destefano | Mar. 2, 2023

The Florida men’s golf team traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Southern Highlands Collegiate. The tournament began Sunday and wrapped up Tuesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Gator wins executive seats, Change achieves first-ever UF Student Senate majority

By Alligator Staff report | Mar. 2, 2023

Gator won the executive ticket with Olivia Green as president, Clara Calavia as vice president and Nyla Pierre as treasurer. In the Senate, Change won 30 seats, Gator won 19 and a non-party affiliated write-in candidate won a seat as well.

Florida catcher BT Riopelle slides toward second base in the Gators' 13-7 victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida’s bullpen collapses in loss to Jacksonville

By Topher Adams | Mar. 1, 2023

The No. 6 Florida Gators (8-2) fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins (6-4) 10-8 Wednesday night at Condron Ballpark. Eight different pitchers took the mound for Florida and allowed a combined eight hits and walked 11 batters.

METRO

Organizers seek to end GPD’s K-9 unit in press conference

By Jack Lemnus | Mar. 1, 2023

Nearly a year and a half since one of its K-9s tore out Terrell Bradley’s eye during a traffic stop, GPD stated it will expand the unit in a Feb. 17 press release.

Florida guard Nina Rickards drives toward the basket in the Gators' loss to the Louisiana State Tigers Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators fall in SEC Tournament opener after first-half brawl

By Austin Stirling | Mar. 1, 2023

The Florida Gators (16-14, 5-12 SEC) fell to the Kentucky Wildcats (11-18, 3-14 SEC) 68-54 in the opening round of the SEC tournament. The Gators shot just 30% from the field in the game.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County Commission to host public hearing on cottage neighborhoods, an affordable housing solution

By Siena Duncan | Mar. 1, 2023

The Alachua County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a public hearing on guidelines for cottage neighborhoods, the newest solution to the area’s affordable housing crisis.

Newly appointed UF President Ben Sasse discusses a plan to open a new graduate campus in Jacksonville during a press conference held at Jacksonville City Hall Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF to pause development of West Palm Beach graduate campus

By Peyton Harris | Mar. 1, 2023

UF announced a halt in deliberations on the planned construction of a West Palm Beach graduate campus in a Tuesday morning email to the campus community.

UF students line up at the Reitz Union Printing Lab to cast their ballot for the Spring 2023 student body president, vice president and treasurer Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

More than 7,600 UF students cast votes on first day of Spring Student Government elections

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 28, 2023

Thousands of UF students lined up across on-campus polling locations Tuesday for the first day of the Spring Student Government elections.

Gators guard Will Richard flexes after finishing a shot against the Vanderbilt Commodores in an 88-80 defeat, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Richard lights up Georgia as Gators down rivals

By Jackson Reyes | Feb. 28, 2023

The Florida Gators (15-15, 8-9 SEC) swept the season series against Georgia (16-14, 6-11 SEC) with a 77-67 victory in their final road game of the regular season Tuesday night.

Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone pitches the ball in the Gators' win against the Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

No. 6 Gators tie season high with 17 hits in win against Jacksonville

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 28, 2023

The Gators (8-1) survived a shaky bullpen effort with more than enough offense in an 18-8 win against the Jacksonville Dolphins (5-4) Tuesday night at John Sessions Stadium.

Jeffrey Meldon (left), Jim Forsman, Bill DeYoung, Albert Teebagy, and John Moran discuss Moran’s pictures displayed at the Matheson History Museum Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Matheson History Museum exhibit offers flashback to Gainesville music in the ‘70s

By Gracey Davis | Feb. 28, 2023

“Return to Forever: Gainesville’s Great Southern Music Hall,” focuses on the first four years of the music hall, 1974 to 1978, when founders Meldon and Forsman were directly involved, and features photographs from the 1974-1976 house photographer, John Moran.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man arrested for sexual battery

By Aidan Bush | Feb. 28, 2023

After allegedly forcing himself on a 20-year-old female victim, a Gainesville man was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery Feb. 25.

Florida senior Emily Heller carried the ball in her crosse during the Gators' 14-13 loss to the No. 6 Maryland Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse second string seals blow-out win against Furman

By Kate Wiggins | Feb. 28, 2023

The No. 7 Florida Gators (2-2) beat the Furman Paladins (0-2) 20-9 in their fourth game of the season.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Pop-up bakery Bushel & Peck offers unique assortment of baked goods

By Amanda Rubio | Feb. 27, 2023

Bushel & Peck officially opened for business in 2022, with the bakery’s first pop-up taking place Sept. 3 at local coffee shop 108 Vine. Since then, Agliata has cherished having a front row seat to the impact her craft has had on the Gainesville community.

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