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UF gets commitment from Alajajian
June 30, 2008Seven years ago, when Nick Alajajian's father told Naples High offensive line coach Paul Horne that his youngest son had what it took to play college football, he was a little skeptical.
Metro
Fla. consumer confidence reaches all–time low
By AMANDA McKENZIE | June 30, 2008As the prices at gas stations grow higher, Florida's consumer confidence has plummeted to an all-time low.
Metro
Former GPD officer accused of battery and leaking information
By APRIL DUDASH | June 30, 2008A Gainesville Police Department internal investigation found that a former officer violated GPD policies by sharing confidential police information with a woman he was having sex with.
News
Massive study focuses on genetic evolution of birds
By VICTORIA WINKLER | June 30, 2008A recent UF research project focusing on the evolution of birds may ruffle some feathers in the science community.
Metro
Dwight Fight Foundation holds first golf tournament fundraiser
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008Dwight Johnson, a 51-year-old Gainesville resident and UF alumnus, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in February 2008.
News
Gator hoops gives back
June 30, 2008On Saturday, The Gator Nation was in Boca Raton to watch a basketball game and give back to the community.
News
Library unveils floor renovations and self-checkouts
By SARAH JONES | June 30, 2008Putting a cork in its past, Library West reopened Monday after being closed during the summer intersession for a mini-makeover.
Metro
Gainesville to implement annual fire service fee
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008Gainesville has decided to levy a special assessment, or an annual fee, for properties benefiting from city fire services.
Metro
Officials examine plans to cover county fire services
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | June 30, 2008A local group of policymakers is fired up over the money it feels it is owed for providing fire services to the county.
Opinion
Risky Business: Offshore drilling threatens Fla. ecosystem, economy
June 30, 2008It is nearly impossible to find a silver lining in $4-a-gallon gasoline. But if one is to be found, it is in the fact that skyrocketing prices at the pump â€" and the resulting anger and discontent felt by Americans from sea to shining sea â€" are forcing our politicians to finally have a much needed debate on what should be done to solve the nation's dependency on foreign oil.
News
Calathes to try out for Greek Olympic team
June 30, 2008There has been no shortage of Gators in the Olympics over the last 20 years.
News
State budget cuts lead to increased SFCC tuition
By KRISTEN HUFF | June 30, 2008SFCC's Board of Trustees approved a budget plan last week that will raise tuition 6 percent and cut $3 million in spending.
News
Fraternity gets 4–year suspension for hazing
By KRISTEN HUFF | June 30, 2008UF's chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was suspended for four years Friday as a result of allegations that members of the fall 2007 pledge class were forced to do hours of physical activity and consume large amounts of alcohol as part of hazing rituals.
Sports
McGinnis close to earning spot on Olympic team
June 30, 2008Marreese Speights trekked from Oakland to Orlando in prep for the NBA Draft - and all in a matter of a couple weeks.
News
PBS documentary features Shands Art in Medicine program
By MARGARET FRANCOIS | June 30, 2008While poetry, dance and performance serve as recreation for some, the activities can also serve as creative steps toward recovery for patients involved in the Shands Arts in Medicine program.
Metro
New league hopes to spread water polo to north and central Florida
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | June 30, 2008Water polo\'s splash in south Florida is sending ripples through the center of the state straight into Gainesville.
Sports
Gators could learn a lot from champion Bulldogs
June 30, 2008Maybe Matt den Dekker can ask his new USA National teammate Tommy Mendonca exactly how they did it.
News
Court confines UPD traffic stops to on–campus roads
June 30, 2008University Police Department officers are no longer allowed to make stops for traffic violations on roads bordering campus, such as University Avenue and 13th Street, according to a local court's recent ruling.
News
O-lineman Harrison commits to Gators
June 29, 2008Offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison has committed to the Gators, according to GatorCountry.com. Harrison is a four-star guard, according to Scout. com, and is the second offensive lineman to commit to UF recently. Naples High's Nick Alajajian also committed to the Gators less than a week ago. Harrison, a rising senior for Minneola's South Lake High, will join UF in 2009.
