Metro
Driver hits, kills pedestrian on West University Avenue
By Mickenzie Hannon | Nov. 19, 2022A male pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle outside of the Seagle Building Friday evening.
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Sports
Gators snatch defeat from jaws of victory, lose 31-24 to Vanderbilt
By Joseph Henry | Nov. 19, 2022The Gators fell to the Commodores 31-24 Saturday. Florida outgained Vanderbilt 445 yards to 283. Despite offensive proficiency, a bevy of errors kept the Gators from holding off Vanderbilt. The Commodores have now won back-to-back Southeastern Conference games for the first time since 2018.
News
Florida pulls back versus Seminoles, escapes Tallhassee on top
By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 19, 2022Florida defeated Florida State Friday night. It's the first consecutive win over the ‘Noles for UF since the Gators won five straight meetings from 2009-2013. Florida star Colin Castleton finished with 25 points and nine rebounds in the contest.
Sports
Gators survive close game with Bethune-Cookman
By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 19, 2022Florida defeated Bethune-Cookman Friday night inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. UF made more than half its shots and finished with a 52% field goal percentage. Second chance points helped keep the Wildcats within reach of Florida, outscoring the Gators 16 points to six in the category.
Metro
Man arrested for vandalizing Institute of Black Culture sign
By Claire Grunewald | Nov. 17, 2022Marvelle Blair, a 27-year-old Gainesville resident, is being charged with criminal mischief, trespass after warning and assault on a law enforcement officer. Blair was booked into the Alachua County Jail at 2:49 p.m. Thursday.
Metro
Gainesville community calls for abolishing city K-9 unit
By Omar Ateyah | Nov. 17, 2022Among roughly 50 public commenters, many called for the unit’s abolition. Others suggested resources devoted to law enforcement could better be directed toward serving the community in other ways.
Sports
Florida falls apart in fourth quarter, loses to Florida State
By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 17, 2022Based on the run Florida had just went on, six points felt more than achievable. However, a stagnant fourth quarter ended with the Seminoles on top, 92-77. The Seminoles led by as many as 19 points in a game where the Gators ran out of magic and failed to come back one more time.
Sports
Florida linebacker Diwun Black dismissed from team
By Topher Adams | Nov. 16, 2022Florida linebacker Diwun Black was dismissed from the football program Wednesday, first reported by Zach Abolverdi. The former top-rated junior college player in the country is no longer listed on the Gators roster.
Metro
Mary Alford, Ken Cornell and Marihelen Wheeler return to Alachua County Commission
By Aidan Bush | Nov. 16, 2022Alford, as well as Ken Cornell and Marihelen Wheeler, were sworn-in Tuesday morning at the Alachua County Administration Building after winning the general election Nov. 8. This will mark another consecutive term as county commissioners, giving them each another four years.
University
Change senators fail to reintroduce Lemasters impeachment resolution
By Alissa Gary | Nov. 16, 2022The Change Caucus reintroduced the resolution to impeach Student Body President Lauren Lemasters to the Senate floor Nov. 15 despite its failure in the Judiciary Committee Sunday.
Opinion
Time to retire the GPD K-9 Unit
By Bobby Mermer and Sheila Payne | Nov. 15, 2022OPINION: Other cities and states have indefinitely suspended the use of K-9 programs after similar incidents of police dogs biting suspects who are on the ground. We demand that the City Commission eliminate the canine unit at GPD.
Opinion
In Defense of Ben Sasse
By Michael Lynch | Nov. 15, 2022OPINION: Dr. Sasse will be a wonderful and thoughtful president not just for me, but for every person on campus, regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, religion or party affiliation.
Metro
Student who made death threat against TikTok star Josh Richards arrested
By Lily Kino | Nov. 15, 2022Ryan Marin, 19, is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without an intent to kill, according to court records.
Sports
Redshirt freshman tight end Nick Elksnis to transfer from Florida
By Topher Adams | Nov. 15, 2022Redshirt freshman Florida tight end Nick Elksnis announced Tuesday that he will be entering the transfer portal at the end of the season. The Jacksonville product appeared in four games this season for the Gators, but he had no catches.
University
Student Government leadership addresses Sasse vote, funding for student organizations
By Alissa Gary | Nov. 15, 2022Seven months into their terms, Student Government executive leaders gathered to brief the student body on the state of the campus Nov. 14. The address featured speeches from Student Body President Lauren Lemasters, Vice President Daniel Badell, Treasurer Sierra Kantamneni and other executive leadership.
Metro
Gainesville Butler Plaza Publix cashier robbed at gunpoint
By Lily Kino | Nov. 15, 2022Hunter Burton, a 23-year-old Gainesville resident, is being charged with robbery with a firearm and grand theft, according to court records. Burton was arrested Sunday at 10:57 p.m. and booked into the Alachua County Jail Monday at 2:46 a.m. He’s being held on a $75,000 bail.
Sports
Gators send off seniors in the Swamp, turn page on Billy Napier era
By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 15, 2022A 38-6 victory against South Carolina to secure bowl eligibility was an apt sendoff for the graduating class. Although three games remain, first-year head coach Billy Napier’s team has played its final game in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this season.
Sports
Return of CK: Caroline Knop’s impact on Florida volleyball
By Ethan Eibe | Nov. 15, 2022“I have to do this. I have to go back. So, here I am.” Caroline Knop could not refuse Mary Wise’s offer to return to UF as her volunteer assistant coach. This season “CK” has become an integral part of Wise’s staff as Florida builds up its young squad.
News
Owls bombard Gators from deep, give Golden first loss
By Joseph Henry | Nov. 14, 2022The Gators dropped their first game of the season to FAU 76-74 inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Owls overcame a 30-point and 12-rebound performance from Florida forward Colin Castleton — his first double-double of the season — by hitting 13 3-pointers on 24 attempts.
Sports
Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore enters transfer portal
By Topher Adams | Nov. 14, 2022Florida redshirt sophomore wide receiver Trent Whittemore announced Monday he’ll be entering his name into the transfer portal as a graduate student. The Gainesville native and former Buchholz High School star had four catches for 87 yards this season.
