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Police escorted about 100 supporters of the transgender community out of the Department of Transportation Auditorium in Tallahassee, some leaving without the rights they had only hours prior. 
Metro

Florida finalizes ban on care for transgender youth

The tension erupted after the Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine voted Friday to preserve rules prohibiting doctors in Florida from providing gender-affirming care to trans minors. This includes sexual reassignment surgeries, puberty blockers or hormone replacement therapy.


Guard Riley Kugel shoots the ball in an 81-60 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.
News

Riley Kugel continues to shine while UF struggles

Kugel has come into his own in Florida’s rotation since scoring zero points against Florida State Nov. 18. Kugel has steadily progressed his production on offense — his average for points per game grew from 2.8 points to 7.4 since UF’s game against the Owls.


The Florida lacrosse team celebrates a goal in the Gators' 17-8 win against the Michigan Wolverines Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023
Sports

Women’s lacrosse built on Long Island Gators

Florida assistant coach Nicole Levy — along with several players of the UF women’s lacrosse team — are from Long Island, New York — a lacrosse hotspot. Most players on the team moved to Gainesville from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut. 



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