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Nate Douglas, an Orlando native and UF economics junior, became Orange County’s Soil and Water Conservation District 1 supervisor-elect on Nov. 3.

University

‘Be bold’: UF student becomes youngest elected official in Florida

By Avery Lotz | Nov. 13, 2020

Douglas won 49% of the vote after leading a campaign focused on sustainability and climate change

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Alachua County Public Schools cases slow this week despite nationwide surge

By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 13, 2020

District totals are at 152 student and 91 staff cases

Redshirt senior Parker Roberts at the Gators' home game versus Tennessee this season. Roberts and her teammates are excited for a clean slate at the 2020 SEC Tournament.

Sports

“New season” begins for Florida at SEC Tournament

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 13, 2020

With Florida’s current losing streak standing at a program-record six games, senior Parker Roberts and her teammates have embraced Friday’s SEC Tournament opener as a new start.

Masked UF students with Nigerian flags in hand stand in solidarity against police brutality in Nigeria and other forms of injustice throughout the continent.

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‘The level of inhumanity is just unbearable’: Nigerian faculty and students speak up on police brutality in their home country

By Kalia Richardson | Nov. 13, 2020

With social unrest in the country, Nigerian students and faculty are advocating for solidarity within the Black community.

Wide receiver Trevon Grimes stretches to catch the football ball thrown by Gators quarterback Kyle Trask and score a touchdown for Florida against Georgia at TIAA Bank Field on Nov. 7, 2020.

Sports

Gators offense hasn’t been as electric in the second half

By Brendan Farrell | Nov. 13, 2020

Wide receiver Trevon Grimes brushed past Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell’s press coverage and streaked toward the end zone. Quarterback Kyle Trask identified that Grimes had a step on his man and lobbed a pass toward the end zone.

Sports

UF women’s swimming and diving officially completes incoming class

By Sara Kate Dyson | Nov. 13, 2020

Florida’s women’s swimming and diving team officially completed its incoming freshman class for the 2021-22 season. UF will welcome nine women to the program next year.

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Actor, comedian BJ Novak advised UF students to stay open to criticism

By Lianna Hubbard | Nov. 12, 2020

“The Office” writer and Ryan Howard character spoke over Zoom Thursday night

For this Friday the 13th, Oasis Tattoo Collective is offering $31 tattoos with a $9 tip from two flash sheets with 29 designs.

The Avenue

Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Gainesville

By Katie Delk | Nov. 12, 2020

Anthem Tattoo Parlor, Addiction Tattoo & Piercing and Oasis Tattoo Collective will offer discounted tattoos

Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise stands with her team in a huddle.

Sports

UF falls to South Carolina for the first time since 2006, suffers first defeat of the season

By Noah Ram | Nov. 12, 2020

Florida came into this shortened 2020 season with title dreams, but there was one thing it had yet to deal with this campaign:

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New to Gainesville, UF freshmen seek love and friendship through dating apps

By Alan Halaly | Nov. 12, 2020

Students go on dates and make new connections with one another during the pandemic

Sports

Gators ranked first in 2021 baseball recruiting rankings

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 12, 2020

Baseball America revealed its 2021 recruiting rankings Wednesday, and the Florida Gators were in the top position as they lead the nation in top-50 and top-100 ranked prospects committed.

Keyontae Johnson at the Gators' game versus UNF last season. Johnson was named 2020 Preseason SEC Player of the Year by media.

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Johnson named SEC Player of the Year, Florida picked to finish fourth in conference

By Dylan O'Shea | Nov. 12, 2020

While Florida won’t enter the 2020-21 season with the expectations of last year’s No. 6 preseason squad, the team — and its players — will still face an uphill battle to “reduce the noise” this winter.

Swamp Records is set to host its annual Fall Fest Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The show will be live streamed via YouTube for the first time.

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Swamp Records’ Fall Fest to be held virtually Friday

By Marlena Carrillo | Nov. 12, 2020

The event will feature nine acts live streamed on YouTube

Sports

UF women’s swim and dive secures first signee

By Sara Kate Dyson | Nov. 11, 2020

The Gators announced Anna Auld as the first official signee to the Gators’ 2021 women’s swimming and diving class on Wednesday.

Holly Carlton at last year's home game versus Kentucky. Carlton had an impressive showing in South Carolina to help the Gators win their first match against a ranked opponent in 2020.

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Carlton’s 10 kills lifts No. 4 Gators to victory versus No. 15 South Carolina

By Zachary Huber | Nov. 11, 2020

Redshirt senior Holly Carlton spent most of her offseason alone because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Gator Ryan Lochte competes in a time trial at the U.S national swimming championships in Stanford, California, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Lochte is one of five former UF swimmers that will compete at the U.S. Open this weekend.

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Several UF Swimmers to Compete in US Open

By Sara Kate Dyson | Nov. 11, 2020

The 2020 Toyota US Open swim meet is set to begin on Thursday and will feature competition between elite swimmers in the southeast region, including 18 current and five former male Gators.

Sports

Gators add Miguel Leal to 2021 class

By Michael Hull | Nov. 11, 2020

The Gators men’s golf team added Miguel Leal to its 2021 class Wednesday.

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Gators sign highly-rated distance runner Michael Fiore

By Myles Herbert | Nov. 11, 2020

Incoming freshman Michael Fiore signed with UF, the Gators announced Wednesday.

Gators volleyball coach Mary Wise shouts from the sideline

Sports

Gators ink four recruits to their 2021 class

By Zachary Huber | Nov. 11, 2020

Florida added four new players to its 2021 recruiting class, even though there has been a recruiting dead period in place since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gators signs small forward Kowacie Reeves

By Graham Marsh | Nov. 11, 2020

Florida basketball has signed 2021 small forward Kowacie Reeves. The Macon, Georgia, native is the No. 31 prospect for his class, according to Rivals. The 6-foot-5 wing player chose Florida over Stanford, Georgia, Clemson and Auburn among others.