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Metro

Kilwins chocolate store to open in Gainesville

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 5, 2018

To Emily Fradet, Kilwins means Christmas.

Two-year-old Isobel Vincent picks up a box of diapers at the UF Transportation and Parking Services office Wednesday afternoon. Employees donated two boxes of diapers to her and her parents after her father, Michael Vincent, a 33-year-old UF PhD musicology candidate, tweeted at UF President Kent Fuchs about the “Food for Fines” program.

News

President Fuchs helps family get diapers through "Food for Fines" program

By Amanda Rosa | Apr. 5, 2018

A package of fruit cups, two cans, a pack of soap and box of macaroni and cheese gathering dust in Valentina Eslava’s kitchen cabinet since Hurricane Irma got her out of paying a $250 parking citation fee.

About 200 UF students, faculty and local fans came to see Dava Sobel, the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of “Galileo’s Daughter,” Thursday night at Ustler Hall. Sobel’s other novels include “The Glass Universe” and “Longitude.”

News

NYT best-selling author speaks about women in astronomy

By Tamarra Thal | Apr. 5, 2018

Dava Sobel remembers a conversation with a woman who thought the work the women did in the movie “Hidden Figures” was “cute.”

Noam Bilitzer, 25, a 2011 graduate of the Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School, won the title “Chopped Champion” and $10,000 on Food Network's “Chopped” episode that premiered Tuesday.

Metro

Eastside High School alumnus wins on Food Network show

By Sabrina Conza | Apr. 5, 2018

Noam Bilitzer’s mom was shocked when she turned on the TV and saw her son live his childhood dream.

Metro

Alter Ego Fitness donating equipment to YMCA

By Nicole Cruz | Apr. 5, 2018

Steve Szanca received a call in March from a man saying he had some equipment to donate to the North Central Florida YMCA.

Vera Mathews (left) holds Nate, and Yvette Mathews holds Bella as they pose for a photo at St. Francis Pet Care.

Metro

St. Francis Pet Care to build new clinic to meet demand

By Jessica Giles | Apr. 5, 2018

With 800 cats and dogs running around, St. Francis Pet Care is organized chaos.

Opinion

Darts & Laurels: April 5, 2018

Apr. 5, 2018

As you speed walk to your 12:50 p.m. class because you woke up late, you finally reach the corner of West University and 13th Street. You’re sweaty and 20 minutes late when the Hub comes into sight. Will being five minutes late to lecture actually make a difference? You did bring a reusable traveling mug, after all. You go to the Starbucks counter, give them your typical order — a grande French vanilla iced latte, double the syrup with caramel drizzle and an extra shot of espresso — and they stick on the label.

Opinion

Gainesville is not as welcoming as it claims to be

Apr. 5, 2018

Two years ago, Gainesville declared itself a welcoming city. However, a recent incident with the Gainesville Police has shown it may not be all that welcoming.

Opinion

So you want to get more funding for the DRC and the CWC?

By Zachariah Chou | Apr. 5, 2018

I was quite disappointed to see the feature Friday article from last week detail the blight of insufficient funding for the Disability Resource Center on campus. The article made reference to the decision by the local fee committee not to increase funding for the DRC back in October, which brought back a lot of bad memories, as it was that very same meeting in which the committee turned down an opportunity to increase funding to the Counseling & Wellness Center.

Opinion

Why did digital downloading die?

Apr. 5, 2018

A recently released Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) report revealed physical music sales surpassed digital downloads in 2017 for the first time since 2011. The difference is only 2 percent, but it is still significant. It is an indicator of the two factors that killed digital downloading: the rise of vinyl and the dominance of streaming.

A student carries a clear backpack outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Monday, April 2, 2018. The bags are one of a number of security measures the school district has enacted as a result of the Feb. 14 shooting at the school that killed 17.

Metro

High school students voice concerns with school safety

By Elliott Nasby | Apr. 5, 2018

Brandon Shavers knows what loss feels like after his friend took her life a year ago.

People march on Plaza of the Americas during Take Back The Night.

News

About 200 people marched in Gainesville to bring awareness to sexual violence

By Jessica Curbelo | Apr. 5, 2018

This wasn’t supposed to be Mariam Mohamed’s first rally against sexual violence.

Senior defender Aniya Flanagan forced three turnovers in Florida's win against Temple on Wednesday.

Sports

Florida blows past Temple behind top defensive performance of 2018

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 5, 2018

Florida’s lacrosse team seems to be making the most of its Big East schedule.

Nicole DeWitt bats during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Sports

Gators offense shut out by Knights in 1-0 loss on Wednesday

By Mark Stine | Apr. 5, 2018

With a runner on second, UCF catcher Cassady Brewer swung at the first pitch she saw.

Sports

Gators gymnastics practices through Easter to prepare for NCAA Regionals

By Alana Gomez | Apr. 5, 2018

The atmosphere in Florida’s practice gym on Wednesday was as normal as any other day this spring.

Tight end C'yontai Lewis caught seven passes for 42 yards and a touchdown last season for the Gators.

Sports

Scott happy with progression of Lewis and Stephens, wants to see more from Gamble

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 5, 2018

Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott hasn’t been pleased with his unit so far this spring.

Third baseman Jonathan India went 2 for 5 with four RBIs in UF's 6-1 victory over Texas at the College World Series Tuesday. He gave the Gators a five-run lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

Sports

Notebook: Horvath a popular guy, India maintains hitting streak, Gators in MLB

By Justin Ahlum | Apr. 5, 2018

Horvath continuing breakout season

UF head coach Dan Mullen shared his team weapons policy at UF Media Day on Thursday. "I have a no-weapons policy, but it’s not like you’re not allowed to have a gun," he said.

Sports

What the hell does “Herky-Jerky” mean?

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 5, 2018

I’ve heard my fair share of what I like to call “coach speak” over the past couple of years covering UF sports.

Metro

GPD arrests man after he fled a traffic stop a week ago

By Robert Lewis | Apr. 4, 2018

An Archer man was arrested Tuesday, a week after he drove away from a traffic stop and told officers he used a razor blade to cut crack cocaine, Gainesville Police said.

Metro

Sen. Keith Perry tells UF students he’ll work to add on-campus early voting polls

By Romy Ellenbogen | Apr. 4, 2018

State Sen. Keith Perry (District 8, Republican) said he will make it his job to bring early voting locations to colleges and universities as he and other local politicians debated how to get college students to vote early.