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Feleipe Franks stands under center during UF's Orange and Blue Debut on April 7, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

2017 Florida Gators Position Previews: Quarterback

By Dylan Dixon | July 17, 2017

Less than seven weeks remain until Florida kicks off the 2017 regular season against Michigan at AT&T Stadium. The Gators enter this year as back-to-back SEC East champions, notching 13 conference wins under coach Jim McElwain since he took over the program in 2015. As always, UF’s success on the gridiron this fall will largely depend on its roster, a group of players featuring both seasoned veterans and unestablished newcomers. Here is the position preview for players set to play quarterback at Florida this year:

Marcell Harris celebrates during Florida's 38-28 loss against Tennessee on Sept. 24, 2016, at Neyland Stadium.

Sports

Column: Gators are still DBU

By Andrew Huang | July 17, 2017

When high school defensive backs decide to attend the University of Florida, they’re actually committing to two different schools.

Tim Tebow is arguably the greatest player in UF history, but should he be judged by his former accolades forever?

Sports

Gators in the MLB: Tebow hitting strong, Puk pitches in All-Star Futures Game

By Jake Dreilinger | July 17, 2017

Since his promotion to the New York Mets Class A-advanced affiliate, the St. Lucie Mets, former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow has been playing well.

University

SG funds $2 million Reitz Union railings project

By David Hoffman | July 17, 2017

Citing student safety concerns, Student Government will pay $2 million out of its reserves to fund a railing repairs project on the Reitz Union’s exterior.

Metro

On CNN, Rep. Yoho deems Trump Jr.’s actions appropriate

By Sara Marino | July 17, 2017

Last week on “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer,” Republican Rep. Ted Yoho said it was understandable that the president’s eldest child, Donald Trump Jr., met with a Russian lawyer for information about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Metro

GPD: Man gropes woman on Bo Diddley Plaza, begins masturbating

By David Hoffman | July 17, 2017

For the second time since May, a Gainesville woman was sexually assaulted near Bo Diddley Community Plaza.

“Forever Plaid,” a musical at the Hippodrome State Theatre, was originally scheduled to run until June 25 but has been extended to July 30 because of its popularity.

Metro

The ‘Forever Plaid’ musical at the Hippodrome has been extended to July 30

By Felicia Vega | July 17, 2017

Suitcases in hand, Jinx, Sparky, Smudge and Frankie walk to the stage.

Opinion

Updates from your Student Body president

July 17, 2017

Hello Gators!

Florida Power & Light’s Horizon Solar Energy Center will be made up of 330,000 photovoltaic solar cells capable of generating 74.5 megawatts of electricity a year, said FPL spokesperson Stephen Heiman. By 2023, FPL plans to be able to power 420,000 homes with the energy collected through solar panels.

Metro

FPL lights up homes with solar panels

By Adam Turner | July 17, 2017

By early 2018, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) will have almost doubled its use of clean solar energy through the construction of eight new solar parks, including one in Hawthorne on the border of Alachua and Putnam county.

Opinion

‘The Ultimate Towing scam’

July 17, 2017

Readers beware: I feel the need to report something that happened to my family, which supposedly happens quite often at UF. It has to do with parking your car in the areas of tow-away zones, which includes most places on and surrounding UF’s campus.

Opinion

Charlie Gard deserves to end his life out of the public eye

July 17, 2017

In recent weeks, controversy has swirled around an 11-month-old baby boy from the U.K.

Opinion

America needs limited government involvement

July 17, 2017

Health care and education are two of the most highly debated policy areas today. President Donald Trump has advocated to diminish the level of government involvement in both areas, which are currently at the highest they have ever been in U.S. history. Based on historical trends and empirical and theoretical evidence, increased government involvement in any area where it is not absolutely necessary has served only to decrease the value created by institutions. Arguments that favor greater government control and regulation run counter to objective facts.

Opinion

Stop complaining and take control of your own future

July 17, 2017

“If it’s meant to be, it will be.” These words are ones I often hear, and while I think they are meant to be comforting, they make me kind of angry.

Metro

Internationally known musician died in I-75 crash that left three others critically injured

By David Hoffman | July 14, 2017

A fatal three-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 75 left eight injured and a former bass player for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra dead Friday afternoon.

Jim McElwain walks by fans before Florida's 32-0 win against North Texas on Sept. 17, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Notebook: McElwain remains mum on starting quarterback

By Dylan Dixon | July 13, 2017

The biggest storyline surrounding Florida’s football team this offseason is a simple one.

Alex Faedo pitches during Florida's 1-0 win against LSU on March 24, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

Sports

Gators lose seven, add 13 to 2018 roster

By Jake Dreilinger | July 13, 2017

From June 12 to June 14, eight UF baseball players were selected in the 2017 MLB Draft, the first step in their long journeys to the major leagues.

Conor McGregor (right) taunts Floyd Mayweather Jr. while posing for photos during a press conference on July 11, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Sports

Column: Don't buy the Mayweather-McGregor hype

By Morgan McMullen | July 13, 2017

My crush is into something called “lateral-thinking puzzles”. They’re fun little riddles presenting an odd scenario that you have to figure out.

University

Library West will cut back hours from 24/7 to 24/5 come Fall

By David Hoffman | July 12, 2017

Three months after its grand reopening, Newell Hall will be UF’s one and only 24/7 study center.

University

Students march against the MCDA’s proposed design for the IBC, La Casita

By Catie Wegman | July 12, 2017

On Wednesday afternoon — in a final attempt to keep the Institute of Black Culture and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures two separate buildings — Jireh Davis marched.

Metro

ACSO deputy arrested, accused of domestic battery

By David Hoffman | July 12, 2017

A deputy with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office was arrested early Wednesday morning by Gainesville Police and is accused of domestic battery against his girlfriend.