Metro
Marion County bus collision and rollover leaves eight dead, more than 30 hospitalized
By Lee Ann Anderson | May 14, 2024Pickup driver arrested on eight counts of DUI-manslaughter
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Sports
Gators shortstop Skylar Wallace joins Athletes Unlimited
By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 14, 2024Florida softball redshirt senior shortstop Skylar Wallace was selected as the sixth selection by Athletes Unlimited in the College Draft for Pro Softball Tuesday evening. Ahead of the first round of the Gainesville Regional Friday, Wallace has decided to take her talents into a professional setting.
Metro
Alachua County Commission continues process to put at-large elections on the ballot
By Morgan Vanderlaan | May 14, 2024In its meeting Tuesday, The Alachua County Commission authorized the advertisement of a Charter Amendment to make county commission elections at-large unanimously.
Sports
Florida looks ahead into NCAA regionals after SEC tournament win
By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 13, 2024The Florida Gators softball team reigned in as the 2024 SEC Champions and will now host Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Atlantic and South Alabama in the NCAA Gainesville Regional.
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What to expect from UF Student Government this summer
By Timothy Wang | May 13, 2024During the Spring semester, the Student Senate passed laws and resolutions covering issues ranging from rebuking ACCENT and Student Government Productions Agency for inviting Nelly to calling upon UF to address climate change and move away from fossil fuels. Looking ahead at the summer session, senators agreed the budget, redrawing of the voting districts and keeping Marston open 24/7 are top ticket items students should keep a close eye on.
Sports
Gators men's and women's tennis fall just short of lofty expectations
By Max Bernstein and Chandler Hawkes | May 13, 2024After up-and-down seasons, both Gators men’s and women’s tennis failed to make runs in the NCAA Tournament.
El Caimán
Financiamiento de RTS extendido temporalmente hasta el 2024
By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | May 13, 2024Después de casi un mes de protestas estudiantiles y críticas de la comunidad, UF y la ciudad llegaron a un acuerdo en una reunión en el ayuntamiento el primero de mayo, dejando a RTS seguir con sus servicios completos hasta el primero de enero del 2025.
El Caimán
Coterie Market está "feliz de anunciar" el cierre de la tienda casi un año después de su apertura
By Noor Sukkar and Jose Carmona | May 13, 2024Coterie Market anunció el cierre de su tienda física en su Instagram, sumándose a la lista de negocios pequeños que Gainesville perderá este mes. Sin embargo, a diferencia de otros cierres, este es un anuncio feliz, dijo Coterie.
El Caimán
Profesor de la UF demanda a funcionarios del estado por ley que restringe el empleo de estudiantes internacionales
By Grace McClung and Eneida Escobar | May 13, 2024Después de perder a su mejor candidato para una asistencia pos-doctoral, el profesor de la UF Zhengfei Guan está demandando a los principales funcionarios estatales para bloquear una ley que restringe el empleo de estudiantes internacionales en las universidades públicas de Florida.
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Micah Handlogten embraces new role into likely redshirt season
By Max Tucker | May 13, 2024Sophomore center Micah Handlogten most likely won’t be on the court for the Florida men’s basketball team this upcoming season. However, he will provide a selfless and valuable attitude for the betterment of UF’s program throughout this offseason.
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The Social at Midtown closes its doors, future plans unclear
By Avery Parker | May 13, 2024UF students chugged bottomless mimosas in their last visit at The Social at Midtown May 5, after the expansive, two-story bar situated on West University Avenue across from campus announced it would close its doors.
Metro
RTS funding extended temporarily through 2024
By Morgan Vanderlaan | May 13, 2024After over a month of student protests and community criticism, UF and the city came to an agreement at a City Hall meeting May 1 allowing RTS to continue providing its current level of service until Jan. 1, 2025. The compromise extended existing bus routes and schedules for six months beyond the June 30 contract deadline in anticipation of a permanent funding solution.
The Avenue
Over thirty years of music packed up in 30 days: High Dive closes its doors
By Sydney Johnson | May 13, 2024High Dive, a popular venue and staple in Gainesvilleu2019s music scene, is disappearing from its familiar spot on Second Avenue, as announced by owner Pat Lavery in an Instagram post. The music hall, which hosted live events since the 90s, gained notoriety for giving local musicians a starting point.
The Avenue
Coterie Market ‘happy to announce’ store closure nearly one year after opening
By Noor Sukkar | May 13, 2024Coterie Market announced the closure of its brick-and-mortar store on its Instagram, adding to the list of small businesses Gainesville will lose this month. However, unlike other closures, this is a happy announcement, Coterie said.
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UF professor sues Florida officials over law restricting international student employment
By Grace McClung | May 13, 2024After losing his top pick for a postdoctoral assistantship, UF professor Zhengfei Guan is suing top state officials to block a law restricting international student employment at Florida public universities.
Sports
Florida unable to outlast No. 3 Kentucky in extra innings
By Max Tucker | May 12, 2024Despite showing signs of fight in the late frames, Florida (26-25, 11-16 SEC) was edged by No. 3 Kentucky (36-11, 20-7 SEC) 7-5 at Condron Ballpark in Gainesville Sunday.
Sports
Florida’s track and field team takes six gold medals at SEC Championships
By Liana Handler | May 11, 2024The Gators women’s team ended the three-day event at Percy Beard Track in third with 101 points. Meanwhile, the men’s team finished in fourth place with 100 points.
Sports
Gators softball takes home its sixth SEC Championship Title
By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 11, 2024The No. 2-seeded Florida Gators (45-12, 17-7 SEC) defeated the No. 5-seeded Missouri Tigers (43-14, 13-11 SEC) 6-1 Saturday afternoon at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, Alabama, for its tenth appearance in the SEC Championship.
Sports
Florida evens series against Kentucky in dominant fashion
By Max Tucker | May 11, 2024Florida (26-24, 11-15 SEC) dismantled No. 3 Kentucky (36-11, 19-7 SEC) 10-1 at Condron Ballpark in Gainesville Saturday.
Sports
Florida men’s golf to begin postseason on May 13
By Aiden Wacksman | May 11, 2024After an appearance in the match play quarterfinals of the SEC championships, the No. 14 Florida men’s golf team will fight to defend its 2023 title in postseason competition at the three-round West Lafayette NCAA regional from May 13-15.
