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UF's Mark Parrish races in the final leg of the men's distance medley relay during the Florida Relays on May 4, 2015, at the Percy Beard Track in Gainesville.

Sports

Gators eyeing top finish at NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Kyle Brutman | June 8, 2015

Mike Holloway is no stranger to success when it comes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

News

UF students respond to Rubio’s student loan reform plan

By Sedona Huffty | June 8, 2015

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Marco Rubio announced his plan for student-loan reform at a campaign event in Iowa.

News

UF board of trustees development plan in progress

By Melissa Gomez | June 8, 2015

The UF Board of Trustees proposed a 10-year development plan to the Florida Legislature in hopes of receiving a $100 million grant.

Rod McGalliard, 67, talks about why he doesn't want UF's loblolly pine trees overlooking the golf course to be removed. Nine of the trees will be cut down to increase the amount of sunlight that reaches the turf.

News

Resident responds to tree removal at UF bat house

By Ansley Pentz | June 8, 2015

These trees stand apart from the others.

The Rev. Marek Dzien cuts the cake at the celebration for his 20th aniversary as a priest on May 31.

Metro

St. Augustine priest celebrates 20 years of ordination

By Luisa Guaracao | June 8, 2015

The Rev. Marek Dzien, the pastor at St. Augustine Church, started his religious journey 20 years ago as a priest in Poland.

Opinion

Sports organizations need to be held responsible for punishing their athletes

June 8, 2015

The start of the Women’s World Cup raises new questions about the handling of Hope Solo’s case. Solo is the goalie for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and she has recently been making the rounds on national media in order to redeem herself after facing domestic violence charges.

Opinion

World Cup commences despite shadow of corruption

June 8, 2015

Despite international arrests and corruption charges that rocked the FIFA world last month, the Women’s World Cup commences this week with much ado. Team USA has its work cut out for it as it faced Australia, the No. 10 ranked team in the world, and later competes against Sweden, ranked No. 5.

News

UF observatory ranked among top 35 college observatories

By Lubin | June 8, 2015

Rosemary Hill Observatory, under the UF Astronomy department, was ranked No. 25 in a list of the top 35 college observatories in the nation on Collegerank.net.

Pictured is the exterior of Burrito Bros. Taco Co., 1402 W University Ave. After nearly five months of renovations the restaurant will move into its new space later this week.

Metro

Burrito Bros. opens new building this week after renovations

By Katrina Alvarez | June 8, 2015

After nearly seven months of renovations, Burrito Bros. Taco Co. will move into its new building later this week.

JJ Schwarz celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting the first of his two home runs during Florida's 11-4 win against Florida State on June 6, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

Bound for Omaha: Florida advances to College World Series with sweep of FSU

By IAN COHEN | June 6, 2015

Bats, gloves and baseball caps littered the field.

UF's JJ Schwarz runs past third base and heads to score during the first inning of Florida's 13-5 win against Florida State in the NCAA Super Regionals on June 5, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

Florida throttles Florida State in Super Regional

By IAN COHEN | June 6, 2015

After sliding into second base on Florida’s first hit of the game, Harrison Bader yelled, clapped and fist-pumped before urging the crowd to do the same.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 12-5 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

Gators to battle with Florida State in Super Regionals

By IAN COHEN | June 4, 2015

For the first time in seven years, Florida will face Florida State on a weekend.

Florida pitcher Lauren Haeger, right, celebrates with catcher Aubree Munro at the end of the final game against Michigan in the NCAA softball Women's College World Series, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Oklahoma City. Florida won 4-1.

Sports

STILL ON TOP: Gators win second title

By Patrick Pinak | June 3, 2015

Tim Walton knew a repeat wasn’t going to be easy.

UF shortstop Kathlyn Medina catches a pop out during Florida's 7-0 win against Kentucky on May 23 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

UF seniors first in program history with multiple titles

By Luis Torres | June 3, 2015

Florida softball’s outgoing senior class should be remembered forever.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches during Florida's 4-1 win against Illinois State on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Air Jordan: Five UF softball players to watch for heading into 2016

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | June 3, 2015

With the Florida softball team winning its second-consecutive national title following its 4-1 win over Michigan in Wednesday’s decisive third game of the championship series, the quest for a three-peat has officially begun. And while coach Tim Walton has a heavy task ahead of him in replacing his six-player senior class — highlighted by 2015 National Player of the Year Lauren Haeger — he has pieces in place to make another deep postseason run. And with that, here’s your way-too-early list of five players to watch out for in the 2016 season.

UF coach Tim Walton walks to the dugout during Florida's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic in the 2015 NCAA Regionals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Torres Tells It: Tim Walton joins elite company with back-to-back national championships

By Luis Torres | June 3, 2015

Tim Walton is building something special in Gainesville.

Metro

H&M clothing comes to Oaks Mall, opens next week

By Brooke Perry | June 3, 2015

The Oaks Mall is welcoming a new clothing store.

Olivia Garcia says goodbye to 19-year-old UF biology junior Timmi Tan at a farewell reception in Garcia's honor at La Casita Wednesday. "You can tell she's very driven and passionate about what she does," said Tan, who started working with Garcia at La Casita this semester.

News

Director of Hispanic-Latino Cultures leaves Gainesville, UF

By Katrina Alvarez | June 3, 2015

After almost two years of working at the UF’s Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, Director Olivia Garcia plans to return to her hometown of El Paso, Texas.

Pictured is the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house on Fraternity Drive. In late April, UF shut down the local ZBT chapter after launching a misconduct investigation as a result of an incident in Panama City Beach involving members of the fraternity.

News

No members of ZBT charged

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | June 3, 2015

UF and Emory University Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members who reportedly harassed and spit on veterans at a retreat in Panama City Beach will not face criminal charges.

The Avenue

UF alumnus lands television role

By Julia Nevins | June 3, 2015

From student to entertainer, a UF alumnus lands a spot co-starring on USA Network’s show “Complications.”