Built in April of 2009, the UF Veterans Memorial originally consisted of flags, a fountain and five granite pillars for each branch of the military. Now, the pond’s murky green water collects algae and has fallen into disrepair.
The nonprofit foundation is home to more than 100 animals, including about 30 endangered species. Established in 2008, the Gainesville-based foundation rescues and houses exotic animals, aiming to support wildlife conservation and educate the public with weekly tours.
The organization began hosting its select Friday Street Legal Madness races Sept. 17, welcoming licensed individuals to participate regardless of experience or vehicle. The drivers compete in a quarter-mile race between two cars.
Santa Fe College reported five positive cases from students from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. No employees reported testing positive.
Cases at UF dropped at a steady rate for the seventh week in a row since the Sept. 3 spike in cases. The seven-day average of cases reported within the university is now below three cases a day.
As the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party approaches this year, look back on some of the highlights and lowlights of the past decade in the rivalry.
“I remember going against him on scout team. I just couldn’t catch him. As long as we keep him in the pocket we should be good,” former Georgia and current Florida edge rusher Brenton Cox Jr. said about Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV Tuesday.
The last team Florida-Georgia had a top-ranked team in its matchup was 2009, when Tim Tebow led the Gators over the Bulldogs 41-17.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones and defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. will play pivotal roles versus the Bulldogs, but they and several of their teammates have deep roots tracing back to the Peach State.
Florida Gators men’s tennis finishes its host regional tournament with 20 total wins.
COLUMN: Backup quarterback Anthony Richardson earned the right to start for the season after an impressive performance versus the Tigers on Oct. 16.
“My one goal was to get little girls in my town to hear about volleyball,” UF outside hitter Merritt Beason said about helping girls in Gardendale, Alabama, learn the sport of volleyball.
Gilda, a 29-year-old UF doctoral 2021 graduate, filed a formal complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against UF’s astronomy department for discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages and intentional infliction of emotional damage. He also filed a lawsuit against UF for unpaid wages.
UF students come to Gainesville with the promise of education, new friendships, experiences and overflowing opportunities. However, their residence is temporary, and they may not realize how their actions could impact the surrounding community.
County Commissioners unveiled a historical marker engraved with information on lynchings that took place after the Reconstruction era. The project was created by the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project and the Equal Justice Initiative.
Gator Party has held a majority in Senate for more than a year since Spring 2020 when it won its first executive ticket. Now, with about 70 Gator senators in the chamber, the composition of Senate committees echoes this majority.
Protesters gathered at 220 N Main St. to share their experiences — which they believe were violations of their rights — with Collier Companies.
In July, the sanctuary faced potential shutdown after an inspection revealed seven violations of animal safety requirements.
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, a 210-acre farm located at 12626 NW County Road 231 in Gainesville, houses 56 farm animals: 20 pigs, 5 mini donkeys and 31 cows.
The event, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Gainesville, was hosted by the American Cancer Society to clinch a $100,000 donation goal as part of a campaign that kicked off in August. It soon turned into a victory march.
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