With downward trending cases and increasing vaccine availability, things are finally starting to look up in Alachua County. But it comes after months of watching the number of cases and death toll rise. Here's how UF and Alachua County managed the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents and city leaders alike have expressed frustrations with Florida politicians and UF’s response to the pandemic. After UF reopened in the Fall, COVID-19 cases climbed and the university’s decision to return to in-person classes brought protests. But some residents agree Gainesville was better off than many other cities over the past year.
Gainesville Fire Rescue administered 17 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to its staff and members of the Gainesville emergency homeless shelter Wednesday morning.
The city passed a similar ban last month, which raised concerns about the homeless population among experts and community members.
A 47-year-old man was killed in a crash in Alachua around midnight Thursday after being hit by a car.
The event featured shows where children ages 8 to 18 presented animals they raised.
Florida will play its highest-ranked opponent this season when it hosts No. 9 Kentucky.
Florida escaped with an unconvincing 69-63 victory over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament Thursday.
Two postponed games led to an unexpected week off for the Gators. Individual workouts kept them afloat.
Women return home to battle Missouri at 5 p.m. while the men take on the Rebels in Oxford at 6 p.m.
No. 7 Florida welcomes in its first ranked opponent this weekend: No. 25 Missouri.
The COVID-19 pandemic swept through the sports world and canceled all organized activities. Florida athletes and coaches reflect on what happened 365 days ago and how they feel now.
Blaise Bicknell’s racket caught fire as he boasts a perfect 9-0 record in duals competition.
Students have altered their lives to follow social distancing protocols, stressed over online classes and attended club meetings over Zoom. They missed packing Saturdays in The Swamp, crossing the stage in a cap and gown and spending Starbucks-fueled all-nighters in the library. A year later, UF students reflect on the impact of the past year. Some talk about their return to an empty campus, and others explain how their college memories have been confined to computer screens and kitchen tables.
The series strives to emphasize the versatility of Black college women.
Midpoint Park & Eatery provides the community with a unique option for food and leisure.
Echols hit her third home run in as many games Wednesday night
After early 5-0 deficit, the Gators scored 10 runs in the next four innings
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections sent an email Wednesday reminding voters of polling place changes for the election on March 16.
Students and parents around the state felt angered by the proposed bill. At UF, Alondra Arce, a 20-year-old sustainability studies and sociology sophomore, organized a group of students to paint a mural on the 34th Street Wall Sunday to bring awareness to the bill.
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