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Ella Conroy (Avery Essex) and Theo Conroy (Kevin Bacon) in "You Should Have Left," written and directed by David Koepp.

THE AVENUE

“You Should Have Left”: A conversation with Kevin Bacon

By Chloe Greenberg | June 19, 2020

David Koepp’s latest thriller is out on-demand everywhere

Early primary voting in Alachua County will be from Aug. 3 through Aug. 15. Polling locations will be open for early voting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and can be found on the Supervisor of Elections website.

METRO | POLITICS

Alachua County hopes vote-by-mail will protect voters and poll workers

By Tien Le | June 19, 2020

Voters can request ballots online, through mail, phone or in-person

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2019, file photo, Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey, center, talks with players during the NCAA college basketball team's practice in Waco, Texas. The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with their coaches for the first time since the pandemic wiped out March Madness. The summer access period for men's and women's players will begin July 20. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

What We’re Missing: NCAAW March Madness

By Payton Titus | June 19, 2020

I must admit that I haven’t always been a fervent fan of women’s college hoops or the WNBA — something as a female sports journalist I am reluctant and embarrassed by.

The Oaks Mall is hosting three family-friendly drive-in movie nights in cooperation with Glory Days Presents! and Drive-in Dudes.

THE AVENUE

The Oaks Mall to host family-friendly drive-in movies this weekend

By Manny Rea | June 19, 2020

Retro entertainment returns for modern conditions with a slice of box-office hits

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

A brief guide to bonds in Alachua County

By Sarah Mandile | June 19, 2020

Police are taking extra precautions to avoid making unnecessary arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic

A couple walks near people marching near Seneca Village, historically a 19th-century settlement of mostly African American landowners within present day Central Park, during a Juneteenth celebration Friday, June 19, 2020, in New York. Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago. Now, with support growing for the racial justice movement, 2020 may be remembered as the year the holiday reached a new level of recognition. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEWS

Gainesville Mayor encourages community to celebrate Juneteenth

By Grethel Aguila | June 19, 2020

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

Protesters hold a banner that reads, "#StandForSeminaryLane," demanding that developers refrain from building luxury student apartments on land located in a historically Black community.

METRO

Hundreds protest potential development on former Seminary Lane plot

By Ariana Aspuru and Tristan Wood | June 19, 2020

The plot, located in a historically Black community, could be used for student luxury housing

Extra signs left by protestors Wednesday as the crowd chants and waves to passing cars at the intersection of 13th Street and University Avenue during a protest against police brutality.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

“Unity can change the game”: Students to march for Unity Week, Juneteenth

By Nicole Rodriguez | June 18, 2020

The March for Freedom will take place at 11:30 a.m. and begin at A. Quinn Jones Center. It concludes a week of solidarity and activism for students.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Inside Poe Springs Park’s Saturday reopening

By Maya Naim | June 18, 2020

The park and natural springs are now open on weekends at 50 percent capacity after remaining closed for months

Some residents believe face masks are becoming a political issue.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Face mask requirement continues to divide Alachua County residents

By Serra Sowers | June 18, 2020

Alachua County’s emergency order still requires the use of face masks in public spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County reports 20 new cases, another COVID-19 death

By Grethel Aguila | June 18, 2020

Alachua County reached 600 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Thursday.

FILE - In this July 6, 2019, file photo, Sloane Stephens returns to Britain's Johanna Konta in a women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Any World TeamTennis player or coach who tests positive for COVID-19 when arriving for the three-week 2020 season will be dropped from the league without pay. The health plan released Tuesday, June 16, 2020, by the WTT for its matches starting July 12 at The Greenbrier in West Virginia also calls for two daily temperature checks for spectators, no ball kids, a chair umpire aided by electronic line-calling instead of line judges, and no high-fives or handshakes between opponents. The rosters announced for the WTT's nine teams include Grand Slam title winners Kim Clijsters, Sloane Stephens, Sofia Kenin and the Bryan brothers. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

SPORTS

What We’re Missing: Wimbledon

By Noah Ram | June 18, 2020

There are some bucket list experiences in the world of sport.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

“Gator Bait” removal, mandatory bias training: UF’s plan to address racism

By Nicole Rodriguez | June 18, 2020

UF President Kent Fuchs announced a list of initiatives to address racism and inequity

All libraries except for Library West, which is one of two 24-hour spaces on campus, will resume their usual hours from prior to COVID-19 closures upon reopening in August.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF libraries to reopen at 25 percent capacity at end of August

By Diane Hernandez | June 18, 2020

Libraries will reopen Aug. 28, and students will be required to social distance and wear masks

Alligator staff from the Spring 2020 semester pose for a photo during a Zoom meeting. The incoming Summer 2020 staff reports remotely and communicates using the video conferencing service.

NEWS

Want to be part of The Alligator? Join our remote Summer 2020 team

June 18, 2020

Applications are due June 24 at 11:59 p.m.

UF’s incoming students attend must Preview Orientation through Zoom due to COVID-19.

COVID 19 | UF

COVID-19 safety precautions move UF’s Preview Orientation online

By Diane Hernandez | June 17, 2020

UF students meet future classmates from behind a screen

More than 5,000 contracts have been downloaded, according to the website's tracker.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Sign the contract, stop the spread: Promise to Humanity

By Diane Hernandez | June 17, 2020

The contract wont cure COVID-19 but it may help to combat the spread, said one creator

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

What We’re Missing: Women’s College World Series

By Zachary Huber | June 17, 2020

Every golfer dreams of making it to the Masters, and every tennis player wants to play at Wimbledon.

Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi will speak June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Accent Speakers Bureau, BSU and PSU host the founders of #BlackLivesMatter

By Nicole Rodriguez | June 17, 2020

Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi will speak June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate International Sushi Day with these Gainesville sushi spots.

METRO | BUSINESS

International Sushi Day: Best Sushi Rolls in Gainesville

By Michelle Holder | June 17, 2020

Where to celebrate International Sushi Day in Gainesville