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NEWS | CAMPUS

New leadership for UF Innovation District

By Tori Whidden | July 8, 2019

UF Innovation is hoping to create a diverse and inclusive district

Jeff Weakley, 46, at his follow up appointment about a week after the bite in 1994. This is a hospital in Deland, right by Stetson University, where he was a student at the time.

METRO

Florida man discovers tooth in his foot after old shark bite

By Tori Whidden | July 8, 2019

UF researchers identified the blacktip shark’s tooth

The new Tijuana Flats in Butler Plaza North will feature a custom mural and a hot bar with 15 hot sauce pumps for customers to choose from.

METRO

Tijuana Flats on Archer to relocate to Butler Plaza North

By Rosmery Izaguirre | July 8, 2019

The new location will open on Monday and feature 63 seats inside and 40 seats outside

METRO

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department to host first of two public discussion meetings tonight

By Ashley Lazarski | July 8, 2019

It will discuss landscaping and irrigation issues within the county

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man charged in connection to home invasion robbery

By Rachael Schirmer | July 8, 2019

The robbery occurred in May, according to police

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student charged with aggravated assault

By Rachael Schirmer | July 8, 2019

GPD says the man vomited on an officer

UF Health Family Medical Center opened in Bradford County on May 1.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital ranked nationally

By Sarah Pickett | July 7, 2019

Five medical specialties made the Top 50 rankings

From left, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, and former Maryland Rep. John Delaney pose for a photo on stage before the start of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami.

METRO | POLITICS

What do the first Democratic presidential debates mean for college students?

By April Rubin | July 6, 2019

Free college, student debt, climate change and gun control

George Edmondson Jr., also known as Mr. Two Bits, leads The Swamp in his signature cheer before the Gators' 2008 home opener against Hawaii Aug. 30.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida superfan Mr. Two Bits dies

By Meleah Lyden | July 5, 2019

George Edmondson -- Mr. Two Bits -- died Tuesday

NEWS | CAMPUS

Doctors and researchers unite at UF’s new neurological institute

By Kasamba Kokayi | July 4, 2019

UF’s new neurological center now brings medical doctors and clinical researchers together like never before.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Robbery investigation at University Commons still ongoing

By Ashley Lazarski | July 4, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2 at 3:10 pm, the Gainesville Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at University Commons.

Libby Shaw (right), senate president for University of Florida student government, receives criticism Tuesday during public comment over the removal of Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski, the former senate minority leader, and Ben Lima. Eight people read statements from students, alumni and UF staff disagreeing with Shaws actions and asking for the reinstatement of Grabowski and Lima.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Senate hears criticism on two dismissed senators, approves new committee members

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

Senators and students alike showed up to support former Inspire Senators Ashley Grabowski and Ben Lima at Tuesday night’s UF Student Government Senate meeting.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Fourth of July Playlist

By Avenue Staff | July 3, 2019

Add some great tunes to your holiday from the Avenue staff.

NEWS | CAMPUS

GAU calls for investigation following student death

By Charlie Daffron | July 3, 2019

UF’s Graduate Assistants United has requested an investigation by UF looking into the death of Huixiang Chen, an international UF doctoral candidate who was found dead on campus in Benton Hall after taking his own life last month.