Metro
GPD: Man shoves stolen iced coffee in pants
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 4, 2018The man shoved about $100 of iced coffee down his pants, according to police
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Metro
Goodbye 2 a.m. final call? City commission to talk Midtown hours with SG
By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 4, 2018It's the first time city commission has attended an SG meeting since January 2017
News
‘Race against time’: Gainesville residents try to save historic Florida Motel sign
By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 3, 2018The fundraiser hopes to bring in $2,500 to move the sign somewhere else in Gainesville. If not, it'll be sold to a private bidder.
Metro
Gainesville native’s book chronicles the integration of local schools
By Kelly Hayes | Sep. 3, 2018The book focuses on Gainesville High School and Lincoln High School, which integrated in 1970
Metro
‘Turlington Dancer’ arrested for trespassing
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 3, 2018Dennis Kane, an ever-moving landmark at UF, was arrested for trespassing after being banned from UF's campus last year.
News
UF researchers studying technology to detect counterfeit medication
By Victoria Silva | Sep. 3, 2018UF is studying technology meant to empower the average consumer, according to the researchers
Metro
Tropical Storm Gordon to pass through Florida, but Gainesville not at risk
By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 3, 2018The storm will bring more rain, but likely won't affect North Florida heavily.
Metro
During the first home game, 15 people were kicked out of the stadium
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 3, 2018Out of the 15 people kicked out from Saturday's home opener, ten are UF students.
Sports
Goalless drought continues as Florida falls to USC
By Sam Campisano | Sep. 2, 2018Death, taxes and a scoreless Gators offense.
Sports
3 things that helped the Gators take down the UCF Knights
By Mari Faiello | Sep. 2, 2018With an 8-all score in the fourth set, Florida’s volleyball coach Mary Wise sat on the team bench looking tense. She clutched her clipboard with both hands and held it close to her face just over her mouth, watching the long rally finish out from the sidelines.
Metro
P.F. Chang’s and six other retailers will open at Butler Town Center
By McKenna Beery | Sep. 2, 2018P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will welcome Gainesville residents with an orange-and-blue mural of an alligator.
Sports
Franks leads Gators to win with five-touchdown first half
By Mark Stine | Sep. 1, 2018Feleipe Franks faked a handoff to Jordan Scarlett and darted left. With multiple Charleston Southern defenders in front of him, Franks swung the ball out to wide receiver Josh Hammond, who picked up 11 yards and a first down for UF on the first play of the game.
Sports
Mullen, Gators bring back the fun in season opener
By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 1, 2018Coach Dan Mullen has been saying that he wants bring back a key component that Florida football has been lacking in recent years.
Sports
Florida gets first home win of the season over Louisville
By Dylan Rudolph | Sep. 1, 2018As the ball came careening down from the rafter and Louisville’s outside hitter Amanda Green hit it, UF senior middle blocker Taelor Kellum stuffed it back to the other side, putting the Gators up by two in the fourth set and icing the match for her team.
Sports
Seven Gators suspended ahead of season opener
By Alanis Thames | Sep. 1, 2018Update Sept. 2, 3:07 a.m.:
Sports
Gators fall in home opener
By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 31, 2018The first home match of the 2018 season for the Florida volleyball team began with players jumping with glee and throwing T-shirts into the stands. It ended with those same players jumping with desperation trying to block No. 7 USC’s spikes and throwing their arms up in frustration.
Sports
UF’s scoreless streak continues in tie against UCLA
By River Wells | Aug. 31, 2018The Gators, however, didn’t fare any better on the scoreboard. Lackluster offense and stellar defense were the only two takeaways in a scoreless draw between the Bruins (2-1-0) and the Gators (2-1-2) on Friday.
Metro
Semi tipped over on I-75 southbound
By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 31, 2018A semi-truck hauling construction materials tipped over driving south on Interstate 75 Friday morning.
News
Eyeliner on spiders: UF researchers experiment with makeup and insects
By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 30, 2018UF researchers have been using makeup to alter the color patterns of certain spiders to see how it affects their mating or hunting behaviors.
Opinion
Diagnosis and treatment is more primitive than you think
By Sophie Feinberg | Aug. 30, 2018Doctors on television are portrayed as heroes. That’s not to say they can’t be in real life, but as a patient who has seen dozens of doctors in hopes of finding an answer and feeling better, I’m jaded. In my story, more often than not, they’re the antagonist rather than the helpful figure I need.
