Opinion
Not everyone came out of Irma as lucky as Gainesville
Sep. 12, 2017We were lucky. Other areas? Not so much.
COVID-19
Opinion
When it gets tough, Gainesville comes together
Sep. 12, 2017During the past long weekend, I had a lot of time to reflect on how our community comes together when the possibility of a natural disaster looms over our heads. For one, it touched my heart to see just how close this community has become within the last week or so.
Metro
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program turns 50 years old
By Christina Morales | Sep. 12, 2017For its 50th anniversary, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program is showing its highlight reel.
Metro
UPD: Two students arrested after breaking into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 12, 2017Two UF students were arrested early Sunday morning after breaking into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, University Police said.
Metro
GPD: Two teens arrested after robbery at Windsor Park
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 12, 2017Two teens were arrested early Tuesday morning after breaking into an apartment at Windsor Park Apartments, Gainesville Police said.
News
UF breaks top 10 in report on public universities
By Camille Respess | Sep. 12, 2017For the first time in its history, UF has been ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
News
Despite Irma recovery, Florida to host Tennessee on Saturday as scheduled
By IAN COHEN | Sep. 12, 2017After canceling its home opener last Saturday due to Hurricane Irma, the Florida football team will host Tennessee this weekend as scheduled, the SEC announced on Tuesday.
News
'Sensational': Alejandro Tosti earns first place in season-opening tournament for UF men's golf
By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 11, 2017As the 2017-18 campaign began on Friday for the Florida men’s golf team, the expectation for senior Alejandro Tosti, the defending SEC champion, was to be nothing short of exceptional.
News
UF campus faces minor damage after Hurricane Irma
By Christina Morales | Sep. 11, 2017The worst winds of Hurricane Irma have passed through Gainesville, but the storm left its mark on UF’s campus.
Metro
Gainesville makes last-minute preparations for Hurricane Irma
By Jessica Giles | Sep. 10, 2017The City of Gainesville and its residents are finalizing last-minute preparations for Hurricane Irma, which has already begun to affect South Florida on Sunday.
News
UF students evacuate to on-campus shelters
By Christina Morales | Sep. 10, 2017With Hurricane Irma moving up the Florida peninsula, UF students evacuated to on-campus shelters at Steinbrenner Band Hall and Southwest Recreation Center.
News
UF closes campus Tuesday, opens another shelter
By Christina Morales | Sep. 9, 2017The change in Hurricane Irma’s path increases the amount of time the storm will be in Gainesville on Monday night, UF spokesperson Janine Sikes said. Campus officials would not be able to assess the damage or safety of campus until Tuesday, she said.
News
UF Housing, on-campus students brace for Hurricane Irma
By Clarisa Melendez | Sep. 9, 2017In preparation for Hurricane Irma, a major storm expected to hit late Saturday night, UF’s Housing and Residence Education has created a plan to keep residents safe.
News
Irma leaves UF students from Miami isolated, fearful in Gainesville
By Christopher Harris | Sep. 9, 2017Gainesville residents are bracing for the worst as Hurricane Irma creeps closer to Florida’s coast, but some UF students would rather be closer to the storm.
Metro
GPD: Gainesville woman arrested for attempted murder
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 8, 2017A Gainesville woman was arrested early Friday morning for attempted murder, Gainesville Police Department said.
News
UF lab in Fort Pierce risks losing years of research
By Camille Respess | Sep. 8, 2017Four years of research could be lost if Hurricane Irma hits Fort Pierce.
Sports
alligatorSports Picks column: Hurricane party 2017
Sep. 7, 2017Hurricane Irma may have gotten Florida’s home opener against the star-studded Northern Colorado Bears canceled this weekend, but nothing is ever strong enough to interfere with an alligatorSports weekly picks column.
News
Facing Michigan State, Gators volleyball team looks to remain unbeaten
By Andrew Huang | Sep. 7, 2017**** This game has been canceled due to Hurricane Irma ****
Sports
UF cross country team runs in first meet
By Alana Gomez | Sep. 7, 2017With Category 4 Hurricane Irma threatening to reign over Florida, the Gators men’s and women’s cross country season began earlier than planned this year. After saying goodbye to standouts such as Taylor Tubbs on the women’s team and Carlos Miranda on the men’s team, younger players have proven they can rise to the occasion after Thursday’s performance at the North Florida Invitational in Jacksonville, previously scheduled for Saturday morning.
Sports
Florida men’s golf heads to Georgia for season’s first tournament
By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 7, 2017Although Hurricane Irma looms over the state of Florida, it’s business as usual for the Gators men’s golf team, which begins its season on Friday.
