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Kanapaha student crosses a sidewalk at the intersection of Tower Road and the entrance of Kanapaha Middle School Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

El Caimán

El condado de Alachua evaluará pasos peatonales en las escuelas

By Valentina Sandoval and Lauren Brensel | Jan. 29, 2023

La intersección cerca de Kimball Wiles es el paso peatonal al centro de la investigación del Departamento de Trabajo Público del Condado de Alachua sobre choques en el área. En los últimos cinco años, han habido 13 choques a 200 pies de la esquina — dos de ellos involucraron pasos peatonales o peatones, dijo Thomas Strom, gerente de ingeniería de transportación.

El Caimán

Pérdida de aprendizaje durante la pandemia conduce a dificultad lectora

By Emma Behrmann and Nicole Beltran | Jan. 29, 2023

Dos años después de que la pandemia de COVID-19 obligará a los estudiantes y maestros a aprender a distancia, datos muestran que más estudiantes en Florida tienen dificultades para leer y comprender textos de su nivel debido a lagunas de instrucción.

Florida's Talitha Diggs runs during the third day at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark. / UAA Communications photo by NCAA Images

Sports

Gators track and field exceeds expectations despite tough competition

By Namari Lock | Jan. 28, 2023

Florida was met with intense competition at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend, coming off the high of its first meet.

Florida forward Colin Castleton takes a jump shot in the Gators' 81-60 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

News

Florida’s shooting struggles lead No. 5 Kansas State to victory Saturday

By Brandon Hernandez | Jan. 28, 2023

Florida (12-9, 5-3 SEC) lost to No. 5 Kansas State (18-3, 6-2 BIG 12) 64-50 at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, Saturday.

Florida graduate student Axel Nefve pumps his fist in the Gators' 5-2 loss to the Texas Longhorns Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

Sports

Gators men’s tennis beats Mississippi State to win ITA Kick-Off Weekend championship

By Eitan Ohana | Jan. 28, 2023

The No. 16 Florida Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-1, 0-1 SEC) 4-2 Saturday afternoon.

Florida forward Colin Castleton controls the ball in the Gators' 81-60 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

News

Gators take on Keyontae Johnson, Wildcats Saturday in the Little Apple

By Brandon Hernandez | Jan. 28, 2023

The Florida Gators (12-8, 5-3 SEC) visit the Little Apple in Manhattan, Kansas, to play the No. 5 Kansas State Wildcats (17-3, 6-2 BIG 12) Saturday at 6 p.m.

Florida freshman Togan Tokac celebrates during the Gators 5-2 loss to the Texas Longhorns Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

Sports

Gators men’s tennis secures second win of season against USF

By Eitan Ohana | Jan. 27, 2023

The No. 16 Florida Gators (2-1) defeated the USF Bulls (3-4) 4-1 Friday afternoon.

Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas celebrates after her vault routine against the Georgia Bulldogs Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. She earned a 10 on the event to finish her fourth career gym slam.

Sports

Trinity Thomas earns gym slam in impressive Florida win against No. 17 Georgia

By Jori Rzepecki | Jan. 27, 2023

The No. 2 Florida Gators (6-0) competed at home against Georgia (5-4) Friday night for the Gators’ alumni night. The Gators finished with a score of 197.900, edging out Georgia, which finished with a score of 196.850.

Metro

Inmate dies at Alachua County Jail from ‘medical emergency,’ sheriff announces

By Jack Lemnus | Jan. 27, 2023

An inmate in the custody of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office was confirmed dead Thursday after being moved from the Alachua County Jail to UF Health Shands Hospital.

Michele Weizer, the division director of pharmacy operations for HCA East Florida, gives an address to the audience of faculty, students and supporters for the UF College of Pharmacy Centennial Kickoff celebration Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

University

UF College of Pharmacy celebrates centennial year

By Halima Attah | Jan. 27, 2023

As the oldest college in the UF Health Science Center and a top-five ranked pharmacy college in the U.S., the college held a centennial celebration Thursday to recognize its century-long stay at the university.

Metro

Newberry man arrested on suspicion of uploading over a dozen child pornography media

By Aidan Bush | Jan. 27, 2023

A Newberry man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of possessing nearly 20 child pornography media, court records show.

UF Provost Joseph Glover, Dean of the College of Engineering Cammy Abernathy, UF College of Engineering namesake Herbert Wertheim and UF President Kent Fuchs (left to right) are seen moments after cutting the ribbon at the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence, Wertheim's namesake, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

University

UF provost to step down in July after 15 years of service

By Ella Thompson | Jan. 27, 2023

UF announced Friday morning that Joe Glover, the university provost since 2008, will step down from his position at the end of July.

University

Josh Peck speaks at UF before International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Morgan Liotta | Jan. 26, 2023

The 36-year-old actor and comedian, most notably known for his role in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake and Josh,” spoke to a crowd of hundreds Wednesday night at the University Auditorium. Peck’s conversation highlighted his career and experiences with antisemitism, body image issues and mental health.

Florida guard Kowacie Reeves handles the ball in the Gators’ 81-60 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. He finished with 15 points, his highest total since Florida’s loss to Auburn Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.

News

Gators dominate inside to fuel win against South Carolina

By Jackson Reyes | Jan. 25, 2023

The Florida Gators (12-8, 5-3 SEC) defeated the Gamecocks (8-12, 1-6 SEC) 81-60 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Wednesday night. Florida shot 47% in the game and outscored South Carolina 40-26 in the paint.

Susan Tedeschi, lead singer of Tedeschi Trucks, sings beside her husband Derek Trucks during their opening song in the Phillips Center Sunday, Jan. 23, 2023.

The Avenue

Tedeschi Trucks Band takes the stage at the Phillips Center

By Gracey Davis | Jan. 25, 2023

Audience members young and old filled the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, singing, dancing and clapping along as the Tedeschi Trucks Band performed songs from their ninth studio album.

The Avenue

Gainesville artist ‘The Housing Crisis’ releases first album

By Lauren Whiddon | Jan. 25, 2023

Dylan O’Bryan, who since 2020 has performed as The Housing Crisis, released his first album, “Astral Apartments.” Monday. The album sonically and thematically blends the euphoria and anxiety that O’Bryan feels when he plays.

The Avenue

Wrestling play ‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity’ to debut at The Hippodrome

By Lauren Whiddon | Jan. 25, 2023

“The Elaborate Entry of Chad Deity" is a dramatic comedy that follows a group of professional wrestlers and their experiences with capitalism, masculinity and how racial stereotypes are exploited in America. The play will run at the Hippodrome from Jan. 25 to Feb. 12.

University

UF Senate debate rescinding of procedural budgetary bill

By Amanda Friedman | Jan. 25, 2023

On the docket: a resolution to make discriminatory acts an official violation of the Orange Book Conduct Codes, an amendment to remove gendered language from the UF Student Body Constitution and a revision to the 300 Codes, which outline the rules of the legislative branch, to turn Town Hall events into moderated forums, all passed without debate.

Metro

Remembering first responder Lavon McDaniel

By Aubrey Bocalan | Jan. 25, 2023

Lavon McDaniel, retired Emergency Medical Service Lt. for Alachua County Fire Rescue, died suddenly in his sleep Jan. 14. He was 67.

Opinion

The future of ideological diversity at UF

By Anna Peterson | Jan. 25, 2023

DeSantis falsely suggests that institutionalized racism and sexism are historical relics about which contemporary people need not concern themselves. Most Floridians, however, cannot help but know that these forms of discrimination are powerful forces that affect every aspect of our daily lives as students, teachers, and citizens.