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Florida defeats Louisiana twice in double-header to remain undefeated

Nicole DeWitt waited.

Florida men’s golf in the hunt after opening day of SunTrust Gator Invitational

It was a beautiful day for golf. With temperatures in the 70s for most of the morning and afternoon, Gordon Neale approached the 18th hole for the second time on Saturday. Under the coverage of scattered clouds, Neale took out his sand wedge and let loose a shot that elicited a roar from the crowd gathered near the green.

Gators choke away another game in three-point loss to Commodores

Down 71-68 with 8.9 seconds left, the Gators had a chance to tie the score.

Florida baseball overcomes early deficit behind consistent hitting and a lucky bounce

Joe Drpich looks more like an offensive lineman than a baseball player.

Florida unable to complete comeback against No. 1 Maryland

Trailing Maryland 11-9 early in the second half, UF attacker Shayna Pirreca charged the goal and hurled in a shot to narrow the Terrapins’ lead to one.

Johannes Ingildsen clinches victory for Florida over Notre Dame

Before Saturday’s match against No. 22 Notre Dame (7-2), losing the doubles point usually signaled defeat for the Florida men’s tennis team.

Blessing of the Pets

The High Springs New Century Woman’s Club will be hosting “Blessing of the Pets”, a fundraiser to benefit Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation that is located in High Springs, Florida. The organization specializes in the rehabilitation and release of orphaned, injured or displaced wildlife in North Central Florida. Chaplain Margaret Schneider will perform the blessings. The date is March 17th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the front area of the Clubhouse. Please have your pets crated or leashed. Sunrise Rehabilitation director Nan Soistman will have some of the recused wildlife at the event. All donations will benefit Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation. For information call Carole Tate: 386-454-0794

A Taste of Italy

GFWC High Springs The New Century Woman’s Club presents the 3rd annual “A Taste of Italy Fundraiser” – March 9th – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. All the great home-made Italian dishes you love. Includes salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets $15.00, Take-out available. 23674 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643. Tickets will be sold at the door or to purchase in advance call Vickie at 954-649-4237

Letter to the Editor from Brandon Rosenthal

Moral courage is finding the strength to act despite the consequences. As a student leader, if you choose to act with moral courage, you risk ending close friendships. You risk political retribution. You risk a loss of opportunities which could advance your career. Acting with moral courage is never the easiest path, but it is ultimately the correct one.

Dressel breaks U.S. record as Gators men’s swimming and diving team climbs into first

The Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams completed the third day of the SEC Championships at Texas A&M University Friday.

UF’s newcomers make an impact on opening night

It started with a fly ball to right field, hanging in the air for about five or six seconds, carrying nothing but Wil Dalton’s pride.

Florida’s gymnastics team continues winning streak with road victory over Georgia

Before Florida’s meet against Georgia on Friday night, UF freshman Alyssa Baumann danced on the side of the mats while the rest of her teammates warmed up. The energy she entered the Stegeman Coliseum with carried into the Gators’ sixth competition of the regular season, where she placed first on balance beam with a score of 9.900.

Florida’s baseball team thumps Siena 7-1 on opening night to kick off national title defense

After the ceremonial first pitch from 2017 College World Series MVP Alex Faedo, after unveiling the national championship banner on the left field wall, after all the pomp and circumstance of honoring a year coach Kevin O’Sullivan would like to ignore, the Gators offense was bone dry.

Florida men’s tennis team swept by Aggies in opening round of ITA national indoor championships

For the second time in three matches, freshman Duarte Vale and junior McClain Kessler played from behind with the doubles point on the line. Unlike their comeback win against No. 11 Michigan on Feb. 9 – in which Vale and Kessler saved two match points – the pair lost 7-5 on Friday as No. 6 Texas A&M swept the No. 11 Florida men’s tennis team 4-0 in the first round of the ITA National Team Indoor Championships in Seattle.

A PAIR OF ACES: Florida has featured an abundance of elite arms in recent years. This year’s pocket rockets could be the best of them all

Coach J.C. Deacon ready for men’s golf season-opener

After a long winter break, the Florida men’s golf team will begin its season this weekend at the SunTrust Gator Invitational in Gainesville.

UF distance medley relay team set to compete in qualifying race before NCAAs

With the 2018 SEC Indoor Championships set to begin next week, Florida’s distance medley relay team will compete in a qualifying race today at the UCS Invitational in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Florida preparing for matchup with top-ranked Maryland

Since its inception, Florida lacrosse has played Maryland three times. It has lost every one.

Gators travel to Louisiana for matchup with Cajuns

It has been easy for the Florida softball team in the early going.

Gators suffer sixth straight loss against ranked opponent

With just over a minute left in the fourth quarter and the Florida women’s basketball team down by one possession, Texas A&M had the ball. From the right wing, freshman Chennedy Carter pulled up from three and watched as her shot fell through the basket.