Gainesville Police arrested a local man Saturday morning after he reportedly caused $70 in damages to St. Augustine church by defecating on the front door and steps of the church.
The state attorney cleared two Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies last week in the May 12 shooting of a man outside the Northside Shopping Center Winn-Dixie, according to ASO spokesman Art Forgey.
If you’re reading this: Welcome to the first edition of The Independent Florida Alligator for the Fall 2015 semester. Whether you’re a freshman leaving home for the first time or a world-weary senior who has already hit every Midtown bar and is well versed in the culture of Club West, you ought to be excited; UF is one of the most exciting places for a young person to pursue a higher education.
Thus far, the 2016 presidential election has been the most opulent and luxurious race for the White House in recent memory. The primary reason for this has been the candidacy of Donald J. Trump. The billionaire’s no-holds-barred sound bites and — oddly enough — every-man attitude have rallied many in both the middle and the right to his cause.
A little rain couldn’t keep UF students and President Kent Fuchs away from The Swamp on Sunday as the university got ready for the Fall football season.
It was 1966 when Joan Golliday walked through the doors of what was then Santa Fe Junior College.
After two contentious semesters, Santa Fe College Student Senate enjoyed an uneventful summer.
Ioannis Ziogas challenged UF administrators to imagine taking care of a child on a graduate assistant’s salary — a salary he says is below the poverty level.
Legislation aiming to allow guns on campus is back in the Florida Senate chamber.
Standing at the podium, Nailah Summers fought back tears as she listed names.
Although Florida hasn’t had a West Nile virus epidemic, UF entomology researchers are ready in case the state’s luck runs out.
The No. 8 Florida soccer team kicked off the 2015 season on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over No. 17 University of Central Florida.
The Gators will be without three players for the Sept. 5 season opener against New Mexico State.
If you’re new to college, chances are you’re missing home.
I am so pleased to welcome all our new students to the University of Florida. I consider myself a freshman and a member of your class, since I started at UF in January. You bring new energy to campus, enlivening the university after a productive and restful summer. I offer a special shout out to transfer students and new international students.
Off the field, Will Grier and Treon Harris can be seen around Gainesville eating dinner, hanging out and joking together.
Trip Thurman will be the most important player on Florida’s offense in 2015.
Keanu Neal prides himself on his big hits.
The 2015 Florida soccer team is gearing up for another season under Becky Burleigh, who heads into her 21st year at the top of the program.
After the UF women’s tennis team saw its 2014-2015 season in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament on May 24 in Waco, Texas, the Gators are ready to take the level up a notch.
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