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John Roberts, 56, left, and Daniel Walters, 53, sit on a bench on Bo Diddley Community Plaza on Friday night. Temperatures will dip into the low 40s over the next few nights.

Metro

Cold weather supplies donated to homeless residents this week

By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 6, 2012

Organizations keep homeless people warm and safe during the cold nights.

News

SAE fraternity house lion gets replacement

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 6, 2012

According to SAE President Nathan Kenney, the fraternity will replace Leo the lion statue. Leo has been outside the house for about 20 years.

A cyclist cruises down Southeast Second Street on Wednesday night. Univeristy Police officers can fine students $104 to $154 for failing to have lights while riding between sunset and sunrise.

News

UPD urges students to use bike lights

By Rachel Kurland | Nov. 6, 2012

In light of the recent time change, the University Police Department urges UF students to use bicycle lights for safety.

News

No-Shave November: Not just for the boys

By Chloe Finch | Nov. 6, 2012

The only thing that brought me through my candy hangover and post-Halloween depression on Nov. 1 was the thought of a monthlong break from shaving since No-Shave November is upon us once again.

Wideout Frankie Hammond Jr. hauls in a 43-yard touchdown during UF’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Saturday. The play was called back due to a holding call on Jon Halapio.

Sports

Column: Gators should air it out

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 6, 2012

Will Muschamp is not changing anything.

Quarterback Jeff Driskel signals to the Gators’ offense in Florida’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. UF went to a hurry-up attack on its first two possessions.

Sports

Florida football taking up-tempo approach to cure slow starts

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 6, 2012

In response to a streak of slow starts, the Gators are picking up the pace.

Safety Josh Evans (9) tackles wideout Dorial Green-Beckham (15) during Florida’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Nov. 3 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Notebook: Pease noncommittal on UK opening

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 6, 2012

Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease is a candidate to take the head coaching job at Kentucky next season, but don’t hold your breath for a quick decision.

Sports

Freshman outside hitter continues to rack up SEC accolades

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Nov. 6, 2012

Thanks to Ziva Recek, the Gators have to make more room on their mantel.

Coach Billy Donovan signals to his team during Florida’s 101-71 exhibition win against Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 1 in the O’Connell Center.

Sports

Junior forward Casey Prather to miss opener following second concussion

By LANDON WATNICK | Nov. 6, 2012

After a concussion knocked Casey Prather out of UF’s scrimmage against Rollins on Oct. 27, he suffered another concussion on Monday.

Opinion

Get Out The Vote - Then just get out

Nov. 5, 2012

Why in the world are we allowed to vote for president?

News

Celebrate your right: It’s Election Day!

Nov. 5, 2012

You registered. You stood in line. You took part in one of the most important occasions our nation will ever practice.

Metro

Phone scammers demand money for family members

By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 5, 2012

Two UF students have been targeted by phone scammers claiming to be holding their family members hostage in the past month, according to a University Police public bulletin.

News

UF employees donate more money to Democratic causes

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 5, 2012

Donors listing UF as their employer contributed about $142,000 to political candidates and groups during the 2012 election cycle, according to data on www.OpenSecrets.org, a money-tracking website launched by the Center for Responsive Politics.

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