Metro
Monkey finds love in new home
By Emily Mavrakis | Aug. 23, 2017At the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary in Gainesville, Leiah the marmoset has found a new home — and love.
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Sports
Gators swimmers putting up mixed results in World University Games
By Andrew Huang | Aug. 23, 2017Maxime Rooney might be lacking in experience, but the Livermore, California, native has stepped up at the 2017 World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Metro
Midtown construction to end in October
By Emily Mavrakis | Aug. 23, 2017The Community Redevelopment Agency promises Midtown neighbors and businesses that construction on Northwest 1st Avenue will end in October.
Sports
“Time to get payback”: Gators using 2016 loss to Michigan as motivation
By IAN COHEN | Aug. 22, 2017Fred Johnson still thinks about it.
Sports
Column: Hey Gators fans, you would be lucky to have Del Rio as your starting QB
By Matt Brannon | Aug. 22, 2017Quarterback Luke Del Rio took first-team reps in front of reporters Tuesday. And as soon as the news hit Twitter, some fans went ballistic. Or, you know — as ballistic as a faceless Twitter egg on a computer screen can go.
Sports
Gators volleyball ready to start 2017 season
By Andrew Huang | Aug. 22, 2017There’s a lot of excitement within the Florida volleyball team. Excitement for 2017 home matches to finally be played at the O’Connell Center again.
News
Hey Mr. Robinson: Florida basketball looks to fill role left by high-flying forward
By Jake Dreilinger | Aug. 22, 2017After a run that saw the Florida men’s basketball team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, Florida will have seven players return to its roster this fall.
News
Gators basketball players representing Australia, Israel and Sweden in World University Games
By Skyler Lebron | Aug. 22, 2017The World University Games in Taiwan are a chance for college athletes to represent their nations in various team and individual sports.
Metro
Alachua County Animal Services reduces adoption fees to fight overbooking
By David Hoffman | Aug. 22, 2017The end of summer is usually same for the Alachua County Animal Services.
News
Past deadline, UF, GAU continue contract negotiation
By Romy Ellenbogen | Aug. 22, 2017After nearly two months of waiting, UF and the Graduate Assistants United labor union met to discuss raises.
News
RecSports adds two classes, remodels Southwest Recreation
By Christina Morales | Aug. 22, 2017Reopening to students this Fall, Southwest Recreation Center has unveiled its newly remodeled weight room and introduced two new classes.
News
First-year program for Hispanic and Latino students expands
By Camille Respess | Aug. 22, 2017After last year’s popularity, the Latino Educational Advancement Program, or LEAP, is expanding.
Metro
Again, Pavilion residents complain of move-in
By Meryl Kornfield | Aug. 22, 2017Herman Younger moved into his apartment at The Pavilion on 62nd on Friday and didn’t recognize the man sleeping on his couch.
Metro
New rolled ice cream store to open
By Jessica Giles | Aug. 22, 2017A new rolled ice cream business will sweeten summer when its doors first open Tuesday.
Metro
UF student arrested for DUI, drug possession, police said
By David Hoffman | Aug. 22, 2017A UF student was arrested early Monday morning and faces a DUI charge after University Police found him on campus sleeping in his car’s driver’s seat, police said.
News
SG Student Senate supports Fuchs
By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 22, 2017Student Government senators began the Fall semester by supporting UF President Kent Fuch’s decision to prevent white nationalist Richard Spencer from renting space on campus.
News
I disagree with Fuchs’ decision to reject Richard Spencer
Aug. 22, 2017UF’s decision to ban Richard Spencer and his National Policy Institute from speaking on campus is a grave mistake, and one the university will come to regret. In a statement released last week, UF President Kent Fuchs defended his decision because of safety concerns. While the safety of those on campus is obviously a legitimate concern, so is the concern of free speech, which has now been shunned as a result of this decision.
Metro
Panera to offer delivery service
By Jessica Giles | Aug. 22, 2017Gainesville residents will soon be able to enjoy a Panera Bread bowl without leaving their couch.
The Avenue
Trueville Day Festival set to be the ultimate Sunday fun-day
By Emma Witmer | Aug. 22, 2017Gainesville’s own Always True Company has partnered up with Best of Gainesville to present the first ever Trueville Day Festival.
The Avenue
Road to III Points Festival to hit Gainesville this weekend
By Isabelle Resnick | Aug. 22, 2017Music fans unable to attend this year’s III Points Festival in Miami should look no further than one of the four cities hosting its own prologue to the main event. From aesthetic to music to a vibe only electronic music lovers can summon when dancing side by side, the Road to III Points will give attendees a taste of what the three-day affair in October holds.
