Barry Heckard, a 39-year-old Gainesville resident, shot the first shot at deputies on State Road 45 and at least one deputy returned fire — resulting in a fatal shot that caused Heckard’s death, ACSO spokespeople Kaley Behl and Art Forgey said.
Tennessee and Florida battle on the gridiron on Saturday night, and in an age of aerial displays in football, this game will be decided on the ground.
With another game in The Swamp on tap, the alligatorSports football crew pick who they think will win on Saturday between the Gators and Volunteers.
ACPS is the first school district in the U.S. to receive a grant from the federal government as a part of Project SAFE, a grant program that reimburses school districts for funding withheld by a state government because of mask requirements and other COVID-related protocols.
Candidates are elected in Fall according to their residence and represent other residents in Senate votes.
“It was a total team effort,” Florida outside hitter Thayer Hall said after the Gators’ first SEC win.
When the ball touched the boot of sophomore transfer Julianne Leskauskas, there was only one thing going through her mind: “Score.”
After placing third at the Cougar Classic, the Florida women’s golf team returns to play this weekend at the Mason Rudolph Championship.
Take a look at the returning talent and fresh new faces in women’s tennis for the Gators this season before they kick off their season this Friday at Kitty Harrison Invitational.
The SEC softball schedule was announced Thursday, and for the first time since 2005, Florida fans can look forward to the SEC Tournament at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
Football writer @Michael_Hull33 talked with @wutksports executive producer Jason Wyrick and @utkbeaconsports editor Josh Lane ahead of Florida’s matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers in the latest edition of Know Your Enemy.
Circuit Judge Monica Brasington opposed the mandate and said city employees don’t have to be vaccinated in order to work for the city. The ruling is temporary until the city provides evidence that the vaccine mandate meets court standards.
Florida hosts Kentucky Thursday night in search of first conference win.
Florida volleyball kicks off conference play against Mississippi State in back-to-back matches Thursday and Friday.
10-time Olympic medalist and 15-time world champion Katie Ledecky announced Wednesday she'd join Florida's staff as a volunteer swim coach while she trains for the 2024 Olympics in Gainesville.
The City of Gainesville Zero Waste Subcommittee, a leg of the city commission, addressed the city’s zero waste goal and updates to its solid waste ordinance at a meeting Aug. 31. The initiative follows the principle of eliminating all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.
Without a party to back them up, independent candidates are responsible for building their own platforms and campaigns.
Ball, who lives in Canada, was accepted to UF Summer 2019 to pursue a graduate certificate in pharmaceutical chemistry but switched over to medical pharmacology and therapeutics last Spring. He planned on using the credits he earned during those programs to apply for a master’s in pharmacology.
Como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana más grande dirigido por estudiantes, los estudiantes de UF planean con un año de anticipación para atraer artistas y eventos icónicos. El tema de este año, "Memorias", es un tributo a la celebración de recuerdos pasados y futuros a través de crianzas identificables.
After undergoing virtual celebrations last year, students entered the night in masks and formal attire to celebrate UF’s 28th year of hosting the monthlong festivities. Since 1993, the Hispanic Student Culture Organization has organized UF’s Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month celebration from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15.
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