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Gainesville man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
By Aidan Bush | Apr. 7, 2023A Gainesville teen was taken into custody on suspicion of shooting a man in the chest.
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Alachua County Commission votes 4-1 to allow free, unlimited prison phone calls
By Siena Duncan | Apr. 7, 2023The Alachua County Commission voted Thursday night 4-1 to provide free and unlimited prison phone calls by Oct. 1.
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Passover at UF’s Chabad Jewish Gator brings out nearly 700 guests
By Alissa Gary | Apr. 7, 2023Nearly 700 students and Gainesville residents gathered at the Chabad Wednesday night to celebrate Passover — the celebration of the Jewish people’s liberation from slavery in Egypt. Chabad hosts the largest sit-down seder in North America, according to its email press release.
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Gainesville immigrant groups protest proposed state legislation
By Aidan Bush | Apr. 7, 2023Wielding large signs and vibrant hand flags representing different countries, dozens of students and residents alike chanted in unison at the intersection of 13th Street and West University Avenue.
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Florida earns series-opening win over Tennessee
By Topher Adams | Apr. 6, 2023The No. 3 Florida Gators (26-5, 8-2 SEC) defeated the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (21-9, 4-6 SEC) 6-1 Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is the second time this season UF held a conference opponent to one or fewer runs.
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No. 15 Gators win first game of Auburn series with walk-off run
By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Apr. 6, 2023The No. 15 Florida Gators (27-9, 5-5 SEC) beat the Auburn Tigers (28-11, 6-4 SEC) 3-2 Thursday evening in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
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Hawthorne man arrested on sexual assault, indecent exposure and burglary charges
By Aidan Bush | Apr. 6, 2023Roderas Rutledge, 54, faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor: attempted sexual battery of a person 18 years or older, burglary of an occupied home unarmed and indecent exposure.
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Alachua County School Board halts rezoning, will rezone in 2024-25 school year
By Lauren Brensel | Apr. 5, 2023After two months of discussing a spot rezone, the Alachua County School Board voted Tuesday to halt that plan entirely. Instead, the board will comprehensively rezone the district in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Gator Caucus disputes legitimacy of Senate presidential election
By Amanda Friedman | Apr. 5, 2023Throughout the past few weeks, Change Caucus has accused the Gator Caucus of attempting to delay Senate leadership elections and reclaim a Senate majority with a perceived filibuster, quorum bust and resurrection of the retired Liberation Caucus.
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No. 20 Gators win every match possible in doubleheader sweep of Eastern Kentucky
By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 5, 2023The No. 20 Florida Gators (12-8, 5-3 SEC) defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-16, 1-5 ASUN) 4-0 in both legs of the doubleheader Wednesday afternoon in Gainesville.
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County on edge about proposed meat processing facility
By Jack Lemnus | Apr. 5, 2023After nearly four hours of passionate public debate and multiple reminders for the audience to remain respectful, the Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to advance plans for a meat processing facility in Newberry.
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UF bans TikTok, other platforms on university network following other universities
By Peyton Harris | Apr. 5, 2023Around 12:30 p.m., UF banned social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat across campus. Students and faculty will be unable to access the applications through campus networks and or own the app on university-controlled devices.
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Gainesville rally calls for gun safety, end to gun violence
By Claire Grunewald | Apr. 5, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a permitless carry bill, which will get rid of the required application and training to carry a concealed firearm. This was a week after a mass shooting occurred at a Nashville private school. These two events, and many more, prompted the demand for gun violence protests across the state.
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Florida outlasts Bethune-Cookman in midweek matchup
By Topher Adams | Apr. 4, 2023The Florida Gators (25-5, 7-2 SEC) defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (16-13, 7-2 SWAC) 8-4 Tuesday night at Condron Ballpark. Five UF pitchers combined to hold the Wildcats to four runs on four hits.
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Riley Kugel announces he will return to Florida for sophomore season
By Jackson Reyes | Apr. 4, 2023Gators guard Riley Kugel will officially return to Florida for his sophomore season.
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Florida Guard Nina Rickards plans to enter transfer portal
By Austin Stirling | Apr. 4, 2023Florida senior guard Nina Rickards announced on Twitter Tuesday morning that she plans to enter the transfer portal.
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UF Honors director candidate Micheal Blandino speaks to students ahead of selection
By Ella Thompson | Apr. 4, 2023UF Honors Program director candidate Michael Blandino emphasized the need for UF to have a program worthy of its top five status in his presentation and Q&A session to the Honors community in person and on zoom Monday afternoon.
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Richardson shines at Gators Pro Day as 2023 NFL Draft approaches
By Kyle Bumpers | Apr. 4, 2023Outside of trying to throw the ball through the roof, Richardson worked to showcase his arm at the Gators’ Pro Day Thursday. He decided to only throw less than a month removed from his show-stopping performance at the 2023 National Football League Combine.
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Florida staff’s genuineness and honesty led to EJ Jarvis’ decision to join UF
By Brandon Hernandez | Apr. 4, 2023Florida head coach Todd Golden and his staff immediately made an impression on the All-Ivy League second-team senior with their genuineness and honesty, Jarvis said. After briefly meeting current players and having discussions about the program, it was a done deal.
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Joshua Liendo named 2022 Canadian Swimmer of the Year a week after his NCAA sweep
By Krisha Sanghavi | Apr. 4, 2023Liendo left the NCAAs with four All-American honors and the fastest 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly time ever by a freshman.
