University
Rick Scott’s state budget approvals, vetoes affect UF
By Melissa Gomez | June 29, 2015If Bill Overholt doesn’t find $900,000 by July 1, he’ll be out of a job.
COVID-19
Metro
Legalizing same-sex marriage is just the first step
By Patricia Potestades | June 29, 2015When Damian Gonzalez woke up to the news Friday that the Supreme Court had struck down bans on same-sex marriage, his first reaction was to call his aunt.
Metro
Sinkholes are drying out Orange Lake
By Lawrence Chan | June 29, 2015North Central Florida’s biggest lake is vanishing down a sinkhole.
Opinion
Marriage equality a step in the right direction
June 29, 2015On June 26, the Supreme Court took a massive step forward toward equality, making marriage equality the law of the land.
Opinion
Busy news week shows good, bad of United States
June 29, 2015All right, we at the Independent Florida Alligator leave our posts for a week and the United States decides to up and blow its top with national news and national controversies bubbling over like some witch’s brew.
University
Tree experts: UF golf course pines don’t need to be chopped
By Ansley Pentz | June 29, 2015The loblolly pines in the Bat House Woods conservation area are surrounded by smaller trees, shrubs, critters and a growing army of support.
Opinion
Removing the Confederate flag is only symbolic of bigger issues at hand
June 29, 2015I agree with the South Carolina governor’s position to take down the Confederate flag, as well as the decisions of Wal-Mart, Sears, eBay, the proposal in Mississippi and other such moves.
University
UF scientists support GMOs in national forum
By Sedona Huffty | June 29, 2015While studies have shown over the years that genetically modified organisms are safe to consume, the public’s opinion on them is still skeptical.
Metro
UF concrete canoe team wins
By Ansley Pentz | June 29, 2015The UF concrete canoe team members messaged one another about their workouts every single day.
Metro
Julius Long, son of former County Commissioner Rodney Long, charged with promoting nudity in an alcohol establishment
By GRAHAM HALL | June 25, 2015The State Attorney’s office has reportedly agreed to defer prosecution in consolidated cases involving Julius Long, the son of former County Commissioner Rodney Long.
News
Florida coach Mike White adds JUCO transfer
By IAN COHEN | June 24, 2015Junior college transfer Justin Leon has committed to play at Florida, UF announced on Tuesday.
University
Ed Jennings, Jr. sued for $100,000 unpaid loan
By GRAHAM HALL | June 24, 2015Ed Jennings, Jr., a regional administrator in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has been listed as a defendant in a complaint filed by the Heritage Bank of the South, a successor of Alarion Bank, over an unpaid loan valued at $100,000.
Sports
Foreclosure trial set for former NFL RB Clinton Portis
By GRAHAM HALL | June 23, 2015The foreclosure trial for former Gainesville High standout running back Clinton Portis has been set.
Sports
Florida eliminated from CWS after falling to Virginia
By IAN COHEN | June 20, 2015After Virginia took a one-run lead over Florida in the seventh, Florida had just two more innings to save its season.
Sports
Florida bats keep CWS hopes alive with win over Virginia
By IAN COHEN | June 19, 2015Virginia’s Nathan Kirby hadn’t pitched since April 17, and in his first start back on Friday, the junior was faced with the task of limiting one of the nation’s hottest teams at the plate.
News
Former Gators win NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors
By GRAHAM HALL | June 18, 2015For the fifth consecutive year, a former Gator has helped capture an NBA Championship.
Sports
Reed Speed: Outfielder crucial for UF
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | June 18, 2015Buddy Reed has all the qualities a baseball coach looks for in a center fielder.
Sports
Florida stays alive in CWS with 10-2 defeat of Miami
By IAN COHEN | June 17, 2015Facing a 1-2 count in the first inning, Harrison Bader stepped into the batter’s box, twirled his bat and set his feet.
University
Facebook page has significant impact on local businesses
By Dana Hatchett | June 17, 2015With more than 13,000 members, the Gainesville Word of Mouth Facebook page has a strong impact on the community.
University
250 seats coming to Reitz food court
By Melissa Gomez | June 17, 2015In January 2016, finding a seat in the Reitz Union food court will be slightly easier.
