Opinion
Upbeat GNV wants to tackle musician mental health
Sep. 30, 2021Gainesville volunteer organization Upbeat GNV offers help and resources to better the mental wellness of local musicians.
COVID-19
Opinion
Gabby Petito’s story is more common than we think
Sep. 30, 2021Seeing the video of Gabby Petito in the backseat of a police car absolutely broke my heart, and it should break yours, too. Not just for Gabby’s family, but for all the women in America who have sat in that exact same seat.
Sports
Gators head to Tampa for Bedford Cup
By Brenda Bogle | Sep. 30, 2021Gators set their sights on the Bedford Cup this weekend as their season continues in Tampa.
Sports
Florida cross country prepares for a two-meet day Friday
By Sara Kate Dyson | Sep. 30, 2021Gators cross country will split to compete in a two-meet day on Friday.
Sports
Know Your Enemy: Kentucky Wildcats
By Michael Hull | Sep. 30, 2021Football writer Michael Hull sits down with Kentucky Kernel Sports editor Hunter Shelton to preview Florida’s first true road test of 2021 against the Kentucky Wildcats.
The Avenue
Avenue recommendations: Gainesville’s best Hispanic restaurants
By Avenue Staff | Sep. 30, 2021Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Check out the rundown of the Avenue staff’s favorite Gainesville restaurants and treat your tastebuds to authentic Hispanic cuisine year-round.
News
Gator Party Senate supermajority shrinks as Change Party flips 8 seats
By Allessandra Inzinna , Max Taylor and Elena Barrera | Sep. 30, 2021A total of 8,299 votes were cast, an increase of 35% from last Fall’s 6,130 ballots. Results were announced in person for the first time since COVID-19 hit in Fall 2019.
Metro
Gainesville man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography on Kik Messenger
By Isabella Douglas | Sep. 30, 2021Daniel Campbell, 45, was charged Sept. 28 with 12 counts of possession and two counts of distribution of child pornography on Kik Messenger. The app has long been used by child predators despite efforts to bolster security.
The Avenue
‘Sunday Night Live at UF’ hopes to be ‘a light’ for viewers
By Alexis Carson | Sep. 30, 2021"Sunday Night Live," the creative spin on the most successful late night television show “Saturday Night Live,” is a new student-produced show open to all majors at UF.
Sports
Forte returns as No. 22 Florida sweeps Georgia in Athens
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Sep. 29, 2021Florida’s comeback from a five-point deficit late in the third allowed for a sweep over Georgia Wednesday night.
Sports
Athletic Director Scott Stricklin responds to allegations of abuse under former coach Newbauer
By Zachary Huber | Sep. 29, 2021Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement Monday afternoon addressing the allegations of abuse under coach Newbauer.
News
UPD offers changes on campus following a sexual assault, kidnapping attempt
By Maya Erwin | Sep. 29, 2021UPD says its working to keep students safe on campus with more lighting, safety training and police presence
Metro
City may be fined for trying to require employee vaccines, interim city attorney appointed
By Meghan McGlone | Sep. 29, 2021Nicolle Shalley, who held the position before Nee, resigned Sept. 8 and her last day will be Nov. 12, according to her letter of resignation. She will become Levy County’s attorney, she wrote. Shalley was the fourth city official to resign in the past four months.
Metro
Cynthia Chestnut launches Gainesville City Commission campaign, earns endorsement from former Commissioner Gail Johnson
By Alan Halaly | Sep. 29, 2021Johnson publicly announced her endorsement of Chestnut, a 72-year-old longtime Gainesville politician, outside of a City Commission meeting Monday About 30 of Chestnut’s supporters gathered on the steps of Gainesville City Hall for the announcement.
News
COVID-19 Update: Cases continue dropping as booster shot rollout begins
By J.P. Oprison | Sep. 29, 2021Total COVID-19 inpatients in the county fell by about 18% from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28. As of Tuesday, 40 inpatients are in the ICU and 26 are on a ventilator.
News
Santa Fe College COVID-19 Update: 28 positive cases reported in the last week
By Eve Thompson | Sep. 29, 2021The college opened 110 student case investigations and seven employee case investigations, bringing the total number of opened case investigations to 3,520.
Sports
Trio of undefeated Gators shine at Crimson Chowderfest
By Jackson Castellano | Sep. 28, 2021ICYMI: Florida men's tennis began its 2021-22 title defense this weekend with a trio of undefeated Gators, including a singles title for standout sophomore Ben Shelton.
Sports
No. 22 Florida travels to Athens to face Bulldogs
By Joseph Henry | Sep. 28, 2021The Gators aim to get back in the win column with a match against Georgia Wednesday night.
Sports
Gators ready for first road test of 2021
By Michael Hull | Sep. 28, 2021“I love going into hostile environments. I kind of feel like the bad guy walking into somewhere,” defensive lineman Antonio Valentino told media ahead of Florida’s first real road game against Kentucky.
Sports
Briggs and Dudeney shine in Florida’s season opener, signal great things to come for the Gators
By Brenda Bogle | Sep. 27, 2021Florida’s women’s tennis starts their season with a great showing from Carly Briggs and Alicia Dudeney and 13 total victories in three days.
