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Oct. 21, 2018

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Metro

City commissioners aim to power Gainesville on 100 percent renewable energy

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 21, 2018

Power would come from things like solar energy and biomass

Tom Petty's brother and daughter, Bruce and Adria Petty stand behind the podium at the dedication of Tom Petty Park on Oct. 20, 2018. Both gave made statements and thanked the community before the unveiling of the new sign.

Metro

More than 300 fans come out to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday with a park dedication

By Kat Antunes | Oct. 21, 2018

Tom Petty’s daughter and younger brother also made speeches.

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Senator Bill Nelson at a UF College Democrats meeting on Oct. 19 at Weil Hall. Students asked them questions about policies and their thoughts on current issues in the Senate.

News

Senators Bill Nelson, Cory Booker visit UF

By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 21, 2018

They met with over 60 students from the UF College Democrats

Junior Marta Perez (+1) is in eighth after two rounds at the Longhorn Invite. UF (+10) is currently in 10th.

Sports

Gators in third at Longhorn Invite

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 20, 2018

Day 1

News

Come for the bagels. Stay for the politics.

By Gabrielle Seminara | Oct. 20, 2018

About 150 people attended the event

Sports

Picks Column: Week 8

Oct. 20, 2018

Ah, the bye-week blues. Nothing but golf courses and hours on the consoles playing Black Ops or Fortnite.

The Avenue

Gainesville is showing its Pride this weekend with local LGBTQ+ events

By Tranelle Maner | Oct. 20, 2018

It’s time for UF and the Gainesville community to show it’s creativity, uniqueness, nerve and talent.

The Avenue

With Pride festivals cropping up in cities all over the country, now is the perfect time to celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community who are making an impact. Representation in the music industry has made major strides in recent years, with openly queer artists unapologetically topping the charts with their art.

The Avenue

Happy Birthday Petty

By Lindsey Breneman | Oct. 20, 2018

Sophomore Oliver Crawford has advanced to the quarterfinals of the USA F28 Futures tournament in Harlingen, Texas. He'll try and advance with a win during his 11 a.m. match today, while most of his UF teammates will see action at the ITA Regional Championships in Athens, Georgia.

Sports

Florida to compete in ITA Regional Championships, USA F28 Futures events this week

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 19, 2018

For the second time this season the Florida men’s tennis team is in two places at once.

The Florida men's and women's swimming and diving times compete in Austin, Texas, this weekend in an event hosted by the Texas Longhorns. The UF men enter the meet ranked No. 8, while the women have a national rank of No. 19.

Sports

UF faces off with Texas and Indiana this weekend in Austin

By Evan Lepak | Oct. 19, 2018

Florida’s swimming and diving teams will be back in action this weekend, matching up against two of the better swimming and diving programs in the country in Texas and Indiana. The meet is scheduled for today and Saturday and will take place in Austin, Texas, at the University of Texas Swimming Center.