UF faculty and staff gathered at the steps of Tigert Hall Aug. 20 to protest the university's COVID-19 policies and demand change as the Fall semester approaches.
Protesters say the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office violated Florida’s Tammy Jackson Act, which ensures inmates in labor are immediately taken to a medical facility, given proper care and not placed in restrictive housing against their will.
Alachua County residents and visitors now need to wear a mask in public indoor areas for the next week following a vote from the Alachua County Commission. But the mandate doesn’t include UF buildings and facilities.
Gregg S. Fissenden jumped from classroom to classroom and shuffled to different Alachua County elementary schools for over 20 years as reports were made against him.
On Aug. 16, students settled into their second week at P.K. Yonge with more than 10 pro-mask demonstrators at the entrance at about 7 a.m. Because the school is affiliated with UF, masks remain optional.
Still soldiering through pandemic-related challenges like staff shortages and less in-person patronage, the businesses left standing are hoping for change with the Fall semester.
Cuatro años después de recibir su primer título como un Gator, Álvarez ahora ve a su hermano menor, David Álvarez, de 18 años, comenzar su trayecto en la universidad que le abrió tantas puertas cuando era un estudiante.
If I could, I would guarantee a fabulous semester by forcing every student, faculty member and staff to wear a mask and get vaccinated, but I can’t. Thus, I ask everyone to make the right choice — get the shot, and wear the mask.
"The result, in my view, has been a significant loss of partnership and trust between faculty and the UF administration"
Although Gainesville residents have adapted to the college environment within the city, many UF students living within the university bubble will never learn about East Gainesville’s history.
The Gators’ offense will look completely different from 2020 after the departures of Kyle Pitts, Kyle Trask, Kadarius Toney and more to the NFL. Football writer Michael Hull breaks down the 2021 UF offensive attack.
Florida Gators soccer is still figuring out their arsenal after the first week of play.
Loferski and Goldberg shined in a 1-1 draw versus Texas at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Sunday.
Florida soccer looks to notch first win of regular season in home opener Sunday vs. Texas.
A State Board of Education order gave ACPS and the Broward County School Board 48 hours to comply with statewide guidance to make wearing masks in public schools optional. Although there may be potential losses and consequences, ACPS chose to reject the guidance.
Four years after receiving his first degree as a Gator, Jose Alvarez now watches his youngest sibling, David Alvarez, 18, start his journey at the university that opened so many doors when he was a student.
The Gators’ made another late addition to their roster with the transfer of Tuongthach Gatkek.
UF goalkeeper Alexa Goldberg made 13 saves Thursday, but her efforts weren’t enough in a 2-1 loss to South Florida Bulls.
“That's what we came to Florida for, just to pound the rock down a defense,” left tackle Richard Gouraige said at media availability Thursday.
Trevis Strawder, 27, faces charges of burglary, resisting without violence, giving a false name to law enforcement, possessing two counts of firearms by a convicted felon and receiving several narcotic charges.
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