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Charla Echols at third base against Charlotte on Feb. 20. The Michigan State transfer roped her first hit in four games over the right-center field wall.

Sports

Echols, Lindaman power Florida to shutout win against FSU

By Noah Ram | Mar. 5, 2021

Echols snagged her first hit in eight days with a fourth inning home run

Florida will take on Stetson in DeLand, Florida, Saturday for the first time since 2014

Sports

Florida to take on Stetson

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 5, 2021

The Gators are back in Florida to face the Stetson Hatters in their home opener.

Pedestrians walk down West University Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Signs down the road redirect traffic due to ongoing construction on the road, near UF campus and Midtown.

Metro

UF student injured in deadly University Avenue crash files lawsuit against Uber and drivers

By Anna Wilder | Mar. 5, 2021

Michelle Berglass, a 19-year-old UF student, filed a lawsuit against Uber and the owners and drivers of the cars that hit her and four other students as they stood on a sidewalk near West University Avenue. She is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.

Photo of the missing Leachianus “Leachie” gecko. [Photo courtesy of Mike Southwick]

Metro

Gecko goose chase: Police can’t confirm if Facebook sleuths found missing $1,800 gecko

By Lucille Lannigan | Mar. 5, 2021

Chantz Chick, the owner of the shop, had recently purchased two $1,800 geckos — one male and one female Leachianus “Leachie.” They lived comfortably in the store for about two months, hiding in greenery and eating fruits, before the female went missing one day.

News

Senate ratifies election results, elects new Senate president

By Carolina Ilvento | Mar. 5, 2021

On Zoom Tuesday night, Senate elected former Judiciary Chair Franco Luis (Gator, District B) and former Majority Party Leader Blake Robinson (Gator, Sophomore) to be the next Senate President and Senate President Pro-Tempore, respectively. Senate also unanimously ratified the Spring election results.

Pictured is the Santa Fe College clock tower.

News

Santa Fe College COVID-19 update: Nine students and employees tested positive last week

By Juliana Ferrie | Mar. 4, 2021

The college’s total number of reported positive cases since March 8 is now 696, according to a report provided by Santa Fe spokesperson Jay Anderson.

Lazzari’s near-perfect score set a new personal best. Photo from UF-Mizzou game Jan. 29.

Sports

Florida clashes versus Alabama for SEC crown

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 4, 2021

Gators fights Alabama for sole possession of the SEC Regular Season Championship. The meet starts at 8:30 p.m. and can be seen on the SEC Network Alternate channel.

McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein look to increase their doubles streak to six Friday. The men’s and women’s squads prepare to take on the Georgia Bulldogs, whose teams hold a 13-3 combined record. Photo from UF-Texas A&M game Feb. 28.

Sports

Let the dawgs out: Florida prepared for Georgia

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 4, 2021

Florida and Georgia have been red-hot going into the Friday night showdowns.

After eclipsing 1,000 career points in Wednesday's win over Auburn, star Florida guard Kiara Smith dropped a career-high 36 points — accounting for 56.2% of the Gators’ points. Photo from UF-Kentucky game Feb. 1.

Sports

Gators’ supporting cast irrelevant in SEC Tournament loss to Kentucky

By Griffin Foll | Mar. 4, 2021

Despite Kiara Smith’s career-high 36-point performance, Florida’s depth failed to deliver down the stretch against No. 17 Kentucky Wednesday.

Florida’s 5-2 win over FSU marked its last game before the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo from UF-Louisville game Feb. 27.

Sports

Rival rematch: Florida State heads to the Swamp Friday

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 4, 2021

Florida faces Florida State Friday — its last opponent during the shortened 2020 season.

As the team assembles for another three-game home stand, the microscope rests the hardest on three Florida players. Photo from UF-UM game Feb. 20. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

Sports

Gators look to regain momentum in third weekend series

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 4, 2021

After a disappointing midweek loss to Florida Atlantic, the Gators look to get back on their feet as they host Florida A&M this weekend.

The Gators congregate in a huddle formation at their loss against LSU last season. UF will look to extend its seven-game winning streak against Arkansas.

Sports

Gators look to keep momentum against Arkansas

By Michael Hull | Mar. 4, 2021

The Gators hope to win their eighth and ninth straight matches this weekend against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Junior Tre Mann drives left against Missouri Wednesday night. His 21 points led all scores against the Tigers.

Sports

Gators fall at the buzzer to Missouri

By Declan Walsh | Mar. 4, 2021

Missouri guard Dru Smith knifed through the Florida defense and willed home an acrobatic layup at the buzzer to down the Gators 72-70.

Dusty’s Drive-In Circus sets acrobatic artistry to a soundtrack of ragtime covers of pop songs.

The Avenue

Gainesville Circus Center to feature drive-in circus this weekend

By Veronica Nocera | Mar. 4, 2021

Dusty’s Drive-In Circus combines musical and acrobatic performance for a unique, pandemic-safe experience.

Handmade furniture from salvaged old-growth pine wood stands in the center of the “We Live Inside” exhibition at 4Most Gallery.

The Avenue

‘We Live Inside’ art installation reconstructs reality at University of Florida’s 4Most Gallery

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Mar. 4, 2021

The free exhibition is the latest in the gallery's Spring 2021 lineup and is open until March 12.

Brandon Sproat pitching against Miami Feb. 21, 2021. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal. Sproat will start on the mound for Florida's first-round matchup with Central Michigan.

Sports

Gators ice-cold, Owls persevere in upset

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 4, 2021

Despite a near-perfect night from a much maligned bullpen, the Gators couldn’t overcome a cold day at the plate after nine scoreless innings.

Sports

A pair of home runs saves Florida’s perfect record

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 3, 2021

Hannah Adams and Jaimie Hoover knocked two out of the park against New Mexico State Wednesday.

Despite many distractions and obstacles in the fall, the Gators women's golf team is preparing for a strong spring season.

Sports

Gators finish Gamecock Intercollegiate in 17th

By Michael Hull | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida will have a few weeks off before they return to competition at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic on March 19.

Guard Kiara Smith led the Gators to victory over Auburn in the SEC Tournament game Wednesday. The Gators will now face No.5-seed Kentucky Thursday.

Sports

Florida advances to next round of SEC Tournament after strong Smith showing

By Grethel Aguila | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida had two options: win or go home. And Smith wanted a win.

Florida bested Kennesaw State 20-7 Wednesday afternoon

Sports

Gators ruffle the Owls’ feathers

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida defeated Kennesaw State 20-7 in its second matchup in program history.

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