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Mini crossword for Oct. 14, 2025
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Florida volleyball’s Lily Hayes named the SEC’s Co-Freshman of the Week
By Isis Snow | Oct. 13Florida freshman libero Lily Hayes was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Week, earning her first career SEC honor and marking the Gators’ first conference weekly award of the season.
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DJ Lagway, Florida offense falter against ferocious Texas A&M defense
By Max Bernstein | Oct. 13Following its 29-21 victory over then-No. 9 Texas on Oct. 4, the Gators offense didn’t skip a beat in the first quarter on Oct. 11.
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Why Florida lost to Texas A&M: Three key reasons for the Gators' fourth loss
By Riley Orovitz | Oct. 13The Florida Gators suffered their fourth loss of the season against the then-No. 5 Texas A&M Aggies. Here are a few of the key reasons why the Gators struggled Saturday night.
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With sticks and soul, UF field hockey player lives out her mom’s legacy
By Victoria Riccobono | Oct. 13Watching her mom play field hockey as a child, Catalina Mendez knew the sport would become her home.
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Isabella Castro speaks 4 languages. She’s not done learning just yet.
By Ariana Badra | Oct. 13Quadrilingual in Spanish, English, French and Russian, Isabella Castro’s truest fluency is in connection.
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From Caracas to the cutting edge of medicine
By María José Cordero Castillo | Oct. 13The road to a dream is rarely smooth. But for José Peaguda, determination and hope have made the journey lighter — he’s driven by a lifelong calling to medicine and a deep desire to help others.
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Founder of popular Gainesville run club calls his sport a ‘positive nuisance’
By Sofia Alamo | Oct. 13Benito Abbiati was an athlete long before leading runs through Gainesville. Born in Argentina, he grew up playing soccer before immigrating to Puerto Rico at 5 years old.
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Freshman edge rusher stands out as ‘freak athlete’ among Gators’ defense
By Luke Adragna | Oct. 13Florida’s freshman class is loaded with talent. Wide receivers Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown III have gained attention for their offensive impact. On defense, freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods has been just as significant.
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Florida is executing people in record numbers. Here’s what to know.
By Alexa Ryan | Oct. 13Florida has put a record number of people to death this year, more than any other state in the country.
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Mini crossword for Oct. 13, 2025
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Local hunters, conservationists anticipate first Florida black bear hunt in a decade
By Sofia Bravo | Oct. 12In August, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a three-week black bear hunt from Dec. 6 to Dec. 28, the first since 2015.
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Alachua County ends interlibrary loans after federal funding cuts
By Grace Larson | Oct. 12After 50 years of operation, Florida’s Interlibrary Loan Service has shut down — and, with it, ends a long-lasting network between the state's libraries.
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Tea or trouble? Female UF students use app to warn others about bad-acting men
By Isis Snow | Oct. 12The mobile platform allows women to anonymously share reviews and warnings about men they’ve met, using “green flags” and “red flags” to signal positive or negative behavior.
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Gators volleyball grabs second consecutive four-set win over Vanderbilt
By Ava DiCecca | Oct. 12Florida volleyball logged its second consecutive victory following a week where it fell outside the AVCA/TARAFLEX rankings for the first time since 1991.
Metro
First-ever Great Pumpkin Bash brings Gainesville families downtown to celebrate fall
By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 12The Pumpkin Bash attracted about 200 visitors of all ages. Families walked around the plaza, pushing strollers and walking dogs. Vendors sold food, drinks and clothes, while tablers offered information about their organizations.
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Best friends trade law careers for lace at new bridal shop
By Aaliyah Evertz | Oct. 12The inside of Gainesville’s newest bridal boutique feels more like a living room than a showroom. A fireplace anchors the space, patterned wallpapers add color, and racks of gowns in every size line the walls.
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Mini crossword for Oct. 12, 2025
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Gators offense fizzles out in loss to No. 5 Aggies
By Curan Ahern | Oct. 11The Florida Gators struggled to
