This week in the Gainesville City Commission, the commission moved along the process to get city police funding for a police dog and other necessities, and the city power supplier kept a close eye on UF’s power contract, which is set to expire in less than two years.
Gainesville Police arrested a man for violating his restraining order and running away from officers.
UF’s first women’s nuclear engineering organization held its inaugural meeting Wednesday.
UF is the No. 1 party school in the nation, according to rankings released last week by Unigo, a college resource website.
As reggae music blared through the loudspeakers, Michael Espinosa’s workout class prepared to get sweaty.
Police charged John Fitzgerald Miles, 39, of 1307 NW 6th St., on Wednesday with unarmed burglary, possession of cocaine and resisting arrest with violence, among other charges, according to a GPD arrest report.
The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-0 Thursday night in favor of a new ordinance that would prevent bars with underage drinking violations from selling alcohol outdoors during game days.
As this column is being written, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off its second day. Already we have heard inspirational messages of progress from the likes of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and First Lady Michelle Obama.
The grand opening of the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine” exhibit attracted more than 200 people, including students and families, said Michele Tennant, bioinformatics librarian.
The Gainesville City Commission approved a request for the Gainesville Police Department to get funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Many Democrats looked forward to first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Her performance was a genuine yet expected testament to her husband’s character.
Jeff Driskel needs to be unleashed.
Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease wants Jordan Reed to get more touches.
While many students are celebrating the long-awaited disbursement of financial aid, others are just excited they can start paying less for tuition.
Grooveshark launched a mobile-streaming website Wednesday to bypass the Google and Apple app stores after a series of disagreements with media companies.
Although national parties are knee-deep in campaigning, UF’s Student Government election season is just getting started.
A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday morning after he tried to hit a woman with his car.
Community college students in Miami have a chance to earn microbiology degrees from UF without the six-hour drive.
After missing all of last season with a lingering knee injury, Jeremy Brown is expected to return on Saturday and provide another piece to what coaches feel is already a strong cornerback rotation.
Greg: Florida’s problems with penalties should fall squarely on the shoulders of one man — coach Will Muschamp.
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