Metro
Man shot dead by deputies 2 miles from UF campus
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 22, 2017A man is dead following a deputy-involved shooting Friday night outside a Gainesville inn about 2 miles south of UF.
COVID-19
Metro
GPD: Gainesville woman assaults two people at Taco Bell
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 22, 2017A Gainesville woman was arrested after assaulting two people at Taco Bell while she was intoxicated Friday, Gainesville Police said.
News
UF sorority to hold virus themed social justice events
By Jamie Honowitz | Jan. 22, 2017UF’s chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority will teach students survival skills and about social justice this week during the sorority’s 40th-annual Spring Week.
News
Magnolia tree to stand as a memorial for UF student
By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 22, 2017In February, the white flowers of a newly planted magnolia tree will stand tall, a permanent mark on Gainesville for a fallen UF student.
Metro
Free yoga classes to teach young girls empowerment
By Katie Schmidt | Jan. 22, 2017A semicircle of young girls formed around Lauren MacKay on Saturday, intently following the yoga instructor’s every move as best they could.
Opinion
Americans voters have no obligation to respect or support President Trump
Jan. 22, 2017People are splitting hairs over whether protesting Donald Trump is protesting the office of the presidency or protesting his views.
Opinion
Take a walk in their shoes, and spread the love
Jan. 22, 2017Anyone who has read John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars” is familiar with the quote, “You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world, but you do have some say in who hurts you.” While I’d argue that this quote is accurate in the context of this novel, it isn’t as accurate in the grand scheme of things. In this world, you don’t get a say if you get hurt, and you often don’t have a say in who (or what) hurts you either.
Opinion
It’s our job to keep America great
Jan. 22, 2017On Friday, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of our nation, and the winds of change have begun to blow across the country — we felt them quite literally Sunday.
Sports
Florida swimming and diving teams split meet at Auburn
By Sean Denison | Jan. 21, 2017Florida’s men’s swimming and diving team extended its win streak to three by beating Auburn 163-137 on Saturday, while the women’s team fell 197-103.
News
Column: Allen’s a tease, UF can’t win without Robinson
By Matt Brannon | Jan. 21, 2017UF center John Egbunu missed the last shot of the first half.
News
Despite scoring outburst from Allen, Gators fall to Vandy at home
By Ray Boone | Jan. 21, 2017With Vanderbilt guard Matthew Fisher-Davis guarding him at the hip, KeVaughn Allen tossed up a prayer from the right corner as the final seconds melted off the clock in Florida’s battle with the Commodores.
Sports
Boren leads Gators to victory over Tar Heels
By Lauren Staff | Jan. 21, 2017It was just a matter of time.
Metro
GPD: Sex offender arrested for advertising music lessons
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 20, 2017A Gainesville man, and convicted sex offender, was arrested Thursday after he was found advertising voice and piano lessons on the side of the road, Gainesville Police said.
Metro
Gainesville greets, protests its new president
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 20, 2017Outside Gainesville’s City Hall on Friday, only the sound of cars driving by could be heard.
Sports
Nigerian sprinter came to UF searching for opportunities
By Daniel Smithson | Jan. 19, 2017Kunle Fasasi knew if he was to progress in his sport, he would have to leave his home in Nigeria and become a student-athlete in the United States.
Sports
Gators underclassmen ready to impress in Spring opener
By Mark Stine | Jan. 19, 2017The UF men’s tennis team is heading into the dual season ranked No. 11 in the country and with high expectations of success.
Sports
Florida swimming looks to carry momentum to Auburn
By Sean Denison | Jan. 19, 2017Florida’s men’s swimming and diving team fell nine points short against Auburn a season ago. At the time, coach Gregg Troy said that “too many little mistakes” accumulated, costing his men’s team the victory.
Sports
Despite growing pains, freshman making early impact
By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 19, 2017Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.
