Metro
One dead, one critical after crash
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014One UF student died and another is left in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Friday night.
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Metro
New student sketch comedy
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 7, 2014An adult Christmas rap, a retirement home spelling bee and the worst family Christmas photo ever taken will all take place on Friday night at the Hippodrome State Theatre.
Metro
Repurpose Project opens location next to Satchel’s
By Rosie Robinson | Dec. 7, 2014Thousands of items lined The Repurpose Project’s shelves Saturday as customers celebrated the new location.
Metro
New donated police horse bolts to Oaks Mall for meet, greet
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police welcomed a new horse to their Mounted Patrol Unit Friday.
Metro
Commissioners vote to expand NW Eighth Ave
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 7, 2014In a 4-3 reversal decision early Friday, the Gainesville City Commission voted to return a one-mile sector of Northwest Eighth Avenue to a four-lane road.
News
UF researchers evaluate land-mine detecting technology
By Chloe Stradinger | Dec. 7, 2014When Bob Barnas, 66, of High Springs, served in Vietnam, a member of his company stepped on a land mine and was killed instantly.
News
UF group to host green summit
By Tori Wienke | Dec. 7, 2014A UF student government organization will host a consumerism and sustainability summit Wednesday.
News
UF geologists to study effects of climate change with NASA
By Grace Hudgins | Dec. 7, 2014Two UF geologists are working with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to study the effects of climate change on the dunes at Cape Canaveral, where NASA houses its launch equipment.
Metro
Police roundup: drugs, armed robbery; assault
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a man after officers said he robbed a man at gunpoint following an attempted marijuana drug deal at Archer Court Apartments Thursday evening.
Metro
Dudley Farm takes trip to the past with 25th annual Cane Day
By Melissa Smith | Dec. 7, 2014Katheryn King spent Saturday dressed up as a 19th-century homemaker.
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Krishna Lunch program, UF Foundation working on pedestrian-friendly plaza
Dec. 7, 2014In his Friday’s letter to the editor, Kyle Gorman expressed concerns about the location of Krishna Lunch on the Plaza of the Americas. Our current location offers sitting places and convenience for students, as well as accessibility for setting up and serving the lunch.
Sports
Florida overcomes early struggles to defeat Miami in NCAA second-round matchup
By IAN COHEN | Dec. 6, 2014During the first set of Florida’s match against Miami, the Gators looked uncharacteristically out of sync.
Sports
Carli Snyder's block lifts Gators in NCAA victory against Hurricanes
By EDEN OTERO | Dec. 6, 2014It was the block heard round the O’Connell Center.
Sports
McElwain ready to take command of Florida football program
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 6, 2014Jim McElwain has the experience.
News
Florida blows second-half lead in loss to Kansas
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Dec. 5, 2014After owning a 15-point lead at Allen Fieldhouse coming out of halftime, the Gators (3-4) ultimately fell, following a season long trend.
Sports
Florida volleyball sweeps Alabama State in NCAA opener
By EDEN OTERO | Dec. 5, 2014In its first match of the NCAA Tournament, Florida won in typical Florida fashion by sweeping Alabama State on Friday in the O’Connell Center.
Sports
Snyder, Holston come in clutch during UF's first-round NCAA Tournament win
By IAN COHEN | Dec. 5, 2014The NCAA tournament may have just started, but it’s been on the mind of Florida’s players for several months.
News
The chomp: Frozen meals for the overworked undergrad
By Sally Greider | Dec. 4, 2014If you don't feel like cooking, frozen meals are a lifesaver. Many people think frozen meals taste disgusting or are very unhealthy, but I’m here to tell you today that this is not true!
News
UFitness: 5 fitness stocking stuffers
By Michaela Beeda | Dec. 4, 2014The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin is in the air. Eggnog fills everyone’s cups, and carols echo through every building you enter.
Metro
Bo Diddley to begin renovations in March
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 4, 2014Starting in the spring, Bo Diddley Community Plaza will undergo extensive renovations aimed at making it the face of downtown Gainesville.
