University
UF’s Innovation Hub has launched an initiative for women entrepreneurs
By Christina Morales | Feb. 7, 2018Starting March 1, a space at UF’s Innovation Hub will house only female-run businesses.
COVID-19
University
Norman Hall is being renovated. Here’s what’s being added.
By McKenna Beery | Feb. 7, 2018Erin Mistry’s back always aches after sitting in old Norman Hall’s “ancient” plastic chairs for three-hour long classes.
Metro
Clerk of the Court creates 'juror donation program' to benefit local nonprofits
By Kristen Altus | Feb. 7, 2018J.K. “Jess” Irby saw the troubles of domestic violence as a young assistant state attorney. Years later as Alachua County’s Clerk of the Court, he wanted to find a way to help those victims.
News
Gators bounce back from recent struggles with home win over LSU
By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 7, 2018With 4:32 left in the game and the shot clock winding down, KeVaughn Allen had a decision to make.
Metro
UF student arrested for smoking from bong outside of residence hall
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 7, 2018A UF student was arrested for smoking a bong behind Jennings Hall early Wednesday, University Police said.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor from Branden Pearson
Feb. 7, 2018When I started at the University of Florida this past fall, my goals were to serve the Student Body and ensure that every student’s voice was heard. When I slated with Inspire Party last September, I believed I was joining a party based on the principles of accountability, inclusivity and transparency. With Inspire Party I saw a way to make tangible change for the Student Body and achieve the mission I set out to accomplish, but soon after being elected as the Lakeside Senator, I began to question what Inspire truly stands for. As the Lakeside Senator, I have always put the students before party. Early in my Senate career, I met with Student Body President Smith Meyers and Senate President Ian Green. During these meetings, I saw opportunities to bring about bipartisan change for the Student Body. However, I found myself being increasingly questioned by members of my party as to why I would even attempt to work with members of the Impact Party.
Metro
County and city to negotiate future of redevelopment board
By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 7, 2018City and county officials will meet Monday to decide the future of Gainesville’s redevelopment agency.
Metro
GRU transformer outages leaves nearly 1,500 without power, shuts down traffic lights
By Romy Ellenbogen | Feb. 7, 2018Gainesville Regional Utilities said a power outage that initially affected nearly1,500 people has been mostly resolved.
Sports
Florida Gators Football 2018 National Signing Day Blog
Feb. 7, 2018After adding 13 players to its roster on Dec. 20 during the early signing period, Florida’s football team is looking to round out its 2018 freshman class on Wednesday.
Metro
Threatening email sent to Alachua County Public Schools
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 7, 2018Police are investigating a security threat sent by email to Alachua County Public Schools and at least three nearby school districts early Wednesday.
Sports
What were the three best commercials of Super Bowl LII?
By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 7, 2018Ah yes, the Super Bowl. The event where millions of people around the country flock to a TV set for three and a half hours, not to watch the championship game of America’s most popular sport, but to obsess over the new, fun, flamboyant commercials that debut throughout the night.
Sports
Florida women’s tennis team facing Oklahoma State on Wednesday following tough loss to FSU
By River Wells | Feb. 6, 2018Last Saturday, the No. 3 Florida women’s tennis team walked into its dual meet against Florida State with a 55-1 all-time record against the Seminoles, but was swiftly defeated 4-1.
News
Florida men’s basketball team looking to end SEC skid Wednesday against LSU Tigers
By Andrew Huang | Feb. 6, 2018After three straight conference losses, senior guard Chris Chiozza — leader of the reeling Florida men’s basketball team — is ready to see some changes take place during the second half of SEC play.
Sports
Florida’s baseball team lost some position players to the MLB Draft. Meet their replacements.
By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 6, 2018There are holes.
Sports
Florida softball team’s senior leaders have another championship run in mind
By Mari Faiello | Feb. 6, 2018It’s been 246 days since Florida’s softball team felt the pain of coming up two games short of a national championship, getting swept by Oklahoma 2-0 in the Women’s College World Series.
Sports
Florida women’s basketball team showing potential despite recent losses
By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 6, 2018With slightly over seven minutes remaining in Monday night’s game, Florida held a one-point lead over No. 15 Missouri. However, when the last shot missed the rim and the contest went final, the Gators dropped their eighth SEC game of the season and their third straight conference game against a ranked opponent.
Opinion
Alexa, stop reinforcing gender roles
Feb. 6, 2018The Amazon Echo, more commonly known as “Alexa,” was the star of the Super Bowl — at least if you’re the kind of person who was in it for the commercials. In the ads featuring the virtual personal assistant, after the automatic voice starts to cough, chaos erupts. While Alexa’s sick, Jeff Bezos and some Amazon employees rush to find a replacement. None of them fit the bill: Gordon Ramsay is too hostile, Cardi B plays Bodak Yellow when asked to play country music, and Leslie Jones and J.B. Smoove can’t agree on what romantic advice to give a lovesick user. The voice of Alexa returns, assuring everyone, “I’ll take it from here.”
University
Actor Terry Crews talks success, struggle at UF
By David Hoffman | Feb. 6, 2018Terry Crews jumped out onto the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts stage screaming, flexed his pecs at the audience and turned back to his interviewer, UF journalism department chair Ted Spiker, for a chest bump.
Metro
Gainesville City Commission candidates present positions at public forums
By Jessica Giles | Feb. 6, 2018In the first of eight public forums before the March 20 election, City Commission candidates, except for District 1 incumbent Charles Goston, said they felt the commission should maintain control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
