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Tuesday, August 05, 2025

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NEWS | SFC

U.S. Department of Commerce invests in Santa Fe

By Meleah Lyden | May 30, 2019

The department gave $4.8 million to the college

METRO

Gainesville awaits government approval for autobuses

By Sarah Pickett | May 30, 2019

The buses will be able to carry 12 passengers each

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF College of Pharmacy receives top funding across country

By Sarah Morton | May 30, 2019

The program ranked fourth out of 142

Hartley Georges is introduced with the UF softball team during its game against Arkansas on April 7. Georges has been an honorary member of the team since November.

SPORTS | FEATURES

More than Softball: How one Hartley brought the whole diamond together

By Mark Stine | May 29, 2019

The UF softball team will have more than luck on its side when it takes the field in Oklahoma City.

Ashley Grabowski (left) at a May 25 Student Senate meeting.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Senate votes to approve contested executive nominations

By Charlie Daffron | May 29, 2019

Thirteen new agency heads were approved Tuesday

Patrick Tighe (left), a UF associate professor of anesthesiology starts off the Town Hall Medical Marijuana at UF HealthStreet. He sits alongside two other panelist, Jay Kuchera (middle), a board-certified anesthesiologist and Robert Cook (right), UF Epidemiology Professor.

METRO

Gainesville community members gain insight on medical marijuana

By Tori Whidden | May 29, 2019

Five panelists discussed medical marijuana’s national impact

METRO

Alachua County Commission bans conversion therapy

By Tien Le | May 29, 2019

The ordinance passed unanimously

Jaimie Hoover's walk-off single sent UF to the Women's College World Series, where it will face Oklahoma State on Thursday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators set to open WCWS against Oklahoma State

By Jack Braverman | May 29, 2019

A national championship is within reach for the Gators softball team.

Bradley Beal, who played for the Gators during the 2011-2012 season, had the best year of his career in 2019 with the Washington Wizards.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators in the NBA season recap: Beal, Horford shine

By Joseph Salvador | May 29, 2019

The University of Florida basketball program has developed multiple NBA players whose seasons are now over as the NBA Finals approach. Here’s a recap of what some former Gators did this year:

Tommy Mace is expected to toe the rubber when UF opens regional play against Dallas Baptist University on Friday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida begins NCAA Tournament Friday

By Evan Lepak | May 29, 2019

The Florida baseball team had little time to celebrate after the NCAA field was announced on Monday.

Andrew Nembhard will return to UF for his sophomore season.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Andrew Nembhard returns to UF after NBA Draft declaration

By River Wells | May 29, 2019

Andrew Nembhard is back at Florida.

METRO

Citrus Springs cleaning crew to clean Gainesville Ronald McDonald House

By Ashley Lazarski | May 29, 2019

Triple-C System will clean the entire house on Monday for free

Officer Ed Ratliff pets Ace, 2, Saturday, February 23 during a Gainesville Police Department K-9 unit demonstration at the 2nd Annual Stop Paws Learn event at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Ace is an apprehension and narcotics certified dog, who is trained to track and find people and drugs for the police department. Ratliff has been working with Ace on the road since the summer of 2018.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man charged with driving stolen car and punching police dog

By Rachael Schirmer | May 29, 2019

K-9 Ace is expected to make a full recovery

METRO

Bath & Body Works coming to Butler Plaza

By Rosmery Izaguirre | May 29, 2019

The store is expected to open in July

Gainesville residents will be able to stop at KINECTION for the second year in a row.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

All about KINECTION 2019

By Nick Hudson | May 29, 2019

The new “movement and music” festival mixes exercise, art and live music to create a distinct festival experience.

Mayflower Cellars restaurant frequently posts food trucks throughout Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Avenue Eats: Bun-ches of National Burger Day flavors

By Lily Girton | May 29, 2019

National Burger Day celebrated at First Magnitude Brewing Company

The Historic Thomas Center works as a cultural events center for the community and surrounding areas of Gainesville, Florida.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

New art exhibit makes viewers see Gainesville’s parks in a different way

By Harley Smith | May 29, 2019

In the 150 years since Gainesville has been incorporated, its parks have played a big role in the lives of its residents.

Writer and Gainesville resident Tom Miller looks over his most recent work "The Tabernacle Hedonism."

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Local resident writes a love letter to Gainesville

By Brittany Wallace | May 29, 2019

Performance artist Tom Miller completes his first screenplay

Boca Fiesta co-founder Jacob Idhe said that the first zombie party 10 years ago was so succesful that they decided to use the theme again.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Boca Fiesta to celebrate tenth anniversary with Zombie Prom

By Priya Dames | May 29, 2019

Zombies, werewolves and vampires welcome.

There are several Nine Spices restaurants throughout Florida, but the Gainesville location will open Saturday.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Nine Spices Fondue expresses love with food

By Brittany Wallace | May 29, 2019

Chinese hotpot restaurant Nine Spices is having its grand opening.

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