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No. 7 Gators dismantled by UCF as they drop second straight
By Hugh Green | Mar. 4, 2025Florida allowed 13 runs for the second straight game and dropped a midweek matchup against UCF.
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Gainesville activists join in nationwide protest “for democracy”
By Sara-James Ranta | Mar. 4, 2025Nearly 500 people gathered Tuesday to take part in a national event by “50-50-1,” a grassroots movement organized by independent volunteers. Called the “March 4th Day of Action,” the event protested President Donald Trump's administration.
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Florida men’s golf notches another top 5 finish
By Brooke Bastedo | Mar. 4, 2025This weekend, it wasn’t stars in the eyes of Florida’s men’s golf team. Instead, it was clouds. Traveling from the Sunshine State to an overcast Las Vegas, Nevada, was a sad sign for the Gators.
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Enjuiciamiento diferido ofrece segundas oportunidades a los infractores
By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Mar. 4, 2025Un privilegio ofrecido a infractores primerizos de delitos no violentos, los DPA son un contrato entre un acusado y la Fiscalía del Estado para completar horas de servicio comunitario o donar a organizaciones sin fines de lucro seleccionadas a cambio de que se retiren los cargos.
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Freshman sensation Taylor Shumaker reflects on cross-country journey
By Jackson Colding | Mar. 4, 2025Taylor Shumaker has started her freshman season in historic fashion, but she won’t forget the people who helped her throughout her journey to college softball.
Enterprise
Deferred prosecution programs offer second chances for offenders
By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Mar. 4, 2025Deferred prosecution agreements allow defendants across Alachua County to complete community service hours or donate to selected nonprofits in exchange for dropped charges.
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Depot Park: A popular gathering spot, but is it safe?
By Olivia Shehadi | Mar. 4, 2025Criminal mischief remains the most common crime in the area.
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Gainesville community gathers for candlelight vigil honoring UF student Nyla Holland
By Shaine Davison and Michael Angee | Mar. 3, 2025More than 200 people gathered in a field near Southwest Recreation Center Monday evening to honor Nyla Holland, a UF student killed in a traffic collision outside the complex Sunday night.
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MusicGNV brings back historic AM/FM Festival
By Autumn Johnstone | Mar. 3, 2025Between three music venues — How Bazar, The Bull and Loosey’s — MusicGNV kicked off the AM/FM Festival on Sunday.
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Bernard ‘Bernie’ O’Donnell Jr., beloved UF law professor, dies at 55
By Sofia Meyers | Mar. 3, 2025UF law professor Bernard “Bernie” O’Donnell Jr., whose quiet-yet-playful demeanor is what made his office hours an outlet for success and community passed away in Gainesville Feb. 23. He was 55.
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Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo bids farewell to otter family
By Shaine Davison | Mar. 3, 2025After years of delighted visitors, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s family of seven Asian small-clawed otters is headed to a new home. On Wednesday, they’ll embark on a 700-mile journey to the Memphis Zoo.
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The Alachua Children’s Theatre makes a splash with its production of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.”
By Annie Wang | Mar. 2, 2025The Alachua Children’s Theatre performed “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” at Santa Fe High School on Feb. 22 and 23 and March 1 and 2. The performance on March 1 saw a crowd of roughly 140.
Sports
Florida surrenders season-high 13 runs, drops series finale against Miami
By Jack Meyer | Mar. 2, 2025The Florida Gators baseball team was hit with its first loss of the 2025 season after surrendering a season-high 13 runs to the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon.
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Avenue Roundtable: Who will be ‘Wicked’ good enough to take home the Oscars?
By Avenue Staff | Mar. 2, 2025This year’s awards season has been nothing short of attention-grabbing. Whether it’s controversy or stunning outfits, Hollywood’s greats have made headlines left and right. However, before the season comes to a close, there’s one award show left that’s certain to draw in viewers: the 97th Academy Awards.
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No. 3 Florida Dismantles FAMU 9-1, notches sixth consecutive run rule.
By Liana Handler | Mar. 2, 2025The neon yellow softball bounced three times on the iron-red metal roof beyond the left field wall before rolling down. A small group of children waited below with outstretched arms for a souvenir.
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Rachel Gailis’ absence proves costly as Florida women’s tennis falls to No. 2 Georgia
By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 2, 2025Rachel Gailis’ absence resulted in Florida forfeiting two matches and changing its entire singles lineup, as the Gators were swept 4-0 on the road by No. 2 Georgia.
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Florida scores season-low 46 points as No. 1 Texas takes SEC co-champion title
By Amanda Roman | Mar. 2, 2025For most teams, facing a top-ranked opponent in their final game of the regular season would be as daunting of a task as they come – especially if their last ranked win came in 2022. However, UF head coach Kelly Rae Finley and her Gator squad viewed this challenge as a “cool opportunity.”
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Florida men’s tennis falls to No. 4 Texas, moves to 7-1 at home
By Curan Ahern | Mar. 2, 2025With a vibrant blue sky and a cool breeze blanketing Gainesville, the Florida Gators (8-5) looked to extend their winning streak and to grab a fourth-straight conference win over a higher-ranked opponent. Looking to continue its own recent dominance and remain undefeated in conference play, Texas (12-2) arrived ready for the challenge on Sunday morning.
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Guard Dominance: Florida basketball prepares for the NCAA Tournament
By Noah White | Mar. 2, 2025There are many reasons college basketball teams cut down the nets in early April. Some are led by efficient offenses, scoring 85 or more points round after round. Others lean on their defense to make games messy, slowing the pace of play down to the point where every basket matters that much more. However, there’s a common denominator among the last decade’s national champions: elite perimeter play.
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No. 3 Florida boosts March Madness resume with home victory over No. 12 Texas A&M
By Max Tucker | Mar. 2, 2025In need of a resume-boosting win for NCAA Tournament seeding, the No. 3 Florida Gators men’s basketball team rolled against the No. 12 Texas A&M in front of a hostile crowd at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Saturday.
