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SPANISH

El aumento de la tarifa de los servicios públicos regionales de Gainesville afecta de manera desproporcionada a los residentes de ingresos bajos y fijos

By Meghan McGlone and Saira González | Oct. 20, 2021

El costo promedio de GRU por electricidad, agua y aguas residuales aumentó un 4% en octubre. El costo promedio de la electricidad de GRU aumentó alrededor de $6 y la factura total aumentó casi $10. De 2023 a 2027, las tarifas eléctricas subirán un 3% y las aguas residuales subirán un 5% anual, según GRU.

Florida's Fred Biondi tees off during the SEC Match Play Championships at Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Biondi will compete in the U.S. Open this year.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Early round struggles prove fatal for Florida at Isleworth Collegiate

By Carson Cashion | Oct. 19, 2021

It was too little, too late for the Gators again, as they couldn’t overcome early round struggles and finished tied for fifth at the Isleworth Collegiate this weekend.

Trinity Thomas during a floor routine against Mizzou January 29, 2021. Thomas became the 12th gymnast in NCAA history to score a 10 on each event during her career, earning a perfect mark on the vault Sunday.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics unveils 2022 schedule

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 19, 2021

The Florida gymnastics team released its 2022 schedule on Tuesday. It features home meets versus LSU, Oklahoma and Alabama.

Florida's Marlie Monserez jumps to set the ball against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 23 Florida volleyball and Alabama clash Wednesday in Tuscaloosa

By Joseph Henry | Oct. 19, 2021

SEC Setter of the Week Marlie Monserez leads the Gators into a road match with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

Festival-goers crowd a hot dog stand during FEST 14 on Oct. 31, 2015.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville’s FEST gearing up for its 19th year

By Chloe Greenberg | Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 29 marks the start of this year’s FEST, which will take place across 18 venues and stages throughout downtown Gainesville. The multi-stage event showcases live music, comedians, independent professional wrestling and all things punk-rock.

Marlee Zein prepares a forehand return against LSU Feb. 26

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Dazzling doubles play from Gators at ITA Southeast Regional Championships

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18, 2021

Briggs and Zein play their way into the ITA National Fall Championships in November with a runner-up finish at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville police search for suspects from last week’s Green Apple Liquor shooting

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 18, 2021

Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the intersection of Northeast 16th Avenue and Northeast Waldo Road around 3:30 p.m., a GPD release read. As of Oct. 15, two suspects have been identified.

The second of the "Venom" movies, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," was released Oct. 1.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Rate and review: 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

By Elliot Tritto | Oct. 18, 2021

The second "Venom" film doesn't fail on fun but falls short of an action classic.

Florida junior Anna DeLeon kicks a ball during the Gators' Sept. 23 game against Kentucky. She scored the first goal of her collegiate career Sunday night against Stetson.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Outgunned: Florida’s shot struggles holds team back

By Jesse Richardson and Ryan Zehnder | Oct. 18, 2021

Between its shot average and on-target percentage, all it takes for an opposing keeper to hold Florida scoreless on an average afternoon is about four saves

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville Regional Utilities rate increase disproportionately affects low- and fixed-income residents

By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 18, 2021

GRU’s average cost for electric, water and wastewater went up by 4% in October. The average cost for GRU’s electricity went up about $6, and the total bill rose almost $10. From 2023 to 2027, electrical rates will go up 3% and wastewater will go up 5% yearly, according to GRU.

A top 5 banner is seen on Buckman Drive on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Forty UF top-five banners stolen from campus

By Serra Sowers and Maya Erwin | Oct. 18, 2021

Seventy-five banners that read “Top 5” hung at UF. Now, only 35 remain.

Ekisinga Ministries, pictured here in Buwenda, Uganda on Aug. 25, 2021, works with local churches to gauge the needs of the community and provide sustainable safe water solutions. Courtesy of Steve Nutzmann.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Sixth grade Alachua County student provides clean water sources for hundreds in Uganda

By Desiree Anello | Oct. 18, 2021

When Craig “Tre’” Smith III realized there were children his age who don’t have easy access to clean water, he set a firm goal to raise funds for those children and began Aug. 16.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Committee, Senate seat approvals leave some disappointed

By Allessandra Inzinna | Oct. 18, 2021

Some senators were dissatisfied with the picks for 21 committee seats and five open permanent Senate seats.

Johnston Chiropractic Health Center is seen on Northwest 13 Street on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Johnston Chiropractic Health Center closes doors amid sexual assault claims, protests

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 18, 2021

The chiropractic center, located on 1405 NW 13th St., permanently closed Oct. 11 following sexual abuse allegations made against 67-year-old owner John Johnston.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man charged with stalking, voyeurism after being caught on student Ring footage

By Faith Buckley | Oct. 18, 2021

Matthew Henry, 56, was charged with stalking and three charges of voyeurism in the first degree after allegedly looking through a 19-year-old UF student’s window at Windsor Park, according to an affidavit filed in a UF student’s name Tuesday.

Library West is seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF, Student Government have no plans to bring back 24-hour library despite demand

By Camila Pereira | Oct. 18, 2021

Traditionally, Library West was the 24-hour library from 2012 to 2017 and 2019, but UF Libraries more recently changed it to Marston Library. However, the 24-hour schedule came to a halt once COVID-19 hit, and it never came back.

COVID 19 | UF

Professionals, pre-health students persevere in medical field despite COVID-19 pandemic

By J.P. Oprison | Oct. 18, 2021

COVID-19 cases surged, and patients piled up at UF Health Shands Hospital throughout the pandemic. But tough circumstances haven't deterred students from pursuing their dreams.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Halloween comes to Shands Children’s Hospital patients

By Elena Barrera | Oct. 18, 2021

The hospital’s Child Life Program is working with volunteers, student organizations and community donors to provide the young patients with candy, costumes and fall-themed crafts.

Rev. Ron Rawls (left) and Rev. Gerard Duncan (right) stand next to Ruby Williams’ house after painting it a bright yellow on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

METRO

Gainesville residents paint seniors’ houses in Porters Quarters

By Jiselle Lee | Oct. 18, 2021

Alachua Habitat for Humanity donated brushes and paint to help get the volunteers started in their mission. The volunteers who came to help paint were people of all ages and professional backgrounds, working elbow-to-elbow. There were more people than brushes.

Florida senior Emma Shelton practices at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Emma Shelton: A homecoming

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18, 2021

Like the ancient Greek myth her new coach often recounts, Florida junior Emma Shelton finds joy in her dedication to reach the top of the mountain with her boulder: becoming a top collegiate tennis player.