News
New Scott-appointed trustees are alumni, political donors
June 19, 2013Gov. Rick Scott appointed two new members to UF’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday.
COVID-19
Metro
Sprint improving local service with 4G LTE
By McKenzie Doll | June 19, 2013Sprint, the nation’s third-largest wireless carrier, announced Monday it has expanded its 4G LTE service to Gainesville and 21 other cities.
Metro
Gainesville mayor looking to expand city internships
By Hanna Marcus | June 19, 2013For 23-year-old Kaitlin Gwynn, working for the City of Gainesville has been a gateway to opportunity. But the UF alumna who is about to enter graduate school isn’t a staff member — she’s an intern.
News
Introducing the Incarce-Gators: Florida’s all-arrested team
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 19, 2013Antonio Morrison’s arrest last weekend is not a unique case.
Sports
Redshirt freshman to transfer from UF
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | June 19, 2013Redshirt freshman outfielder Cory Reid will transfer from Florida, a UF spokesman confirmed Wednesday.
Metro
Installation of new bicycle racks downtown pleases local cyclists
By Marjorie Nunez | June 19, 2013Every time Tim Hayes rode his bike to Boca Fiesta, he noticed the bike rack outside the restaurant was full. The handicapped rail at the neighboring Hippodrome State Theatre was loaded with bikes, too.
News
Movie series kicks off at museum
By Gabriela Suarez | June 19, 2013Bigfoot, Titanoboa and King Kong — oh my.
Metro
Car rental company donates to local Fisher House programming
By Alanna Massey | June 19, 2013A future haven for military families in Gainesville has received more financial help.
Metro
GPD arrests men in Walmart cellphone theft scheme
By Kelcee Griffis | June 19, 2013Three men were arrested Monday night after they were accused of trying to persuade homeless men to steal cellphones from Walmart.
News
Former Gator hopeful before draft
By LANDON WATNICK< | June 19, 2013For Erik Murphy, the path to the NBA Draft is a family affair.
The Avenue
What to watch this week
By Brooke Perry | June 19, 2013This season has always been a great one for summer blockbusters, but it's not always the best time for TV.
Sports
Former Florida safety promotes Jaguars at Oaks Mall
By LANDON WATNICK< | June 19, 2013Former Gators safety Josh Evans visited an old home with his new team Wednesday.
The Avenue
New Harn exhibition inspired by Shakespeare
By Gebria Booker | June 19, 2013The new exhibition at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art entices visitors to travel through time and explore pieces that are inspired by Shakespeare.
The Avenue
"Mandals" disapproved by Facebook users
By Niko Pifferetti | June 19, 2013Guys just shouldn’t wear flip-flops. 6,530 people who like the Facebook page “Men shouldn’t wear Flip Flops” say so.
News
UF architecture campus to open in Sarasota
By Viana Bhagan | June 19, 2013UF is opening a new satellite campus for graduate architecture students in Sarasota.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels 6/20/13
June 19, 2013It’s the last week of Summer A. To those seniors who will be done with classes for good, congratulations!
News
Video Rodeo classic film screening series premieres
By Niko Pifferetti | June 19, 2013Rita Hayworth was the preferred pinup girl for the World War II soldiers and the prototype of sass, class and style for generations of women.
The Avenue
Luminox to perform at Simons Nightclub
By Rosanna Del Cioppo | June 19, 2013Luminox will perform at Simons on June 20 at 10 p.m.
The Avenue
Why do we love the supernatural?
By Gebria Booker | June 19, 2013The fixation of zombies and vampires is on a rise, thanks to entertainment outlets such as TV and books.
