In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
Days before the Homecoming game, the hunt begins. People start searching, swerving and weaving in and out in search of the right parking spot.
It's that time of year again.
What started out as a simple Homecoming tradition at an all-male school has now blown up what is billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the nation.
Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
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UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
Jacob Sedesse, 5, waited in line for candy on West Panhellenic Drive wearing a No. 49 Gators football jersey for his Halloween costume.
While some UF students bought last minute costumes or prepared for parties on Wednesday, about 50 protesters decided to "spook Tigert Hall" for Halloween.
UF researchers are hoping stem cells found in human bones can relieve patients' suffering from the painful effects of heart disease.
Dripping blood and moaning for brains, nine zombies lurched through campus Wednesday night.
Thanks to Student Government, UF students will be able to pull all-nighters in Library West before finals this fall.
Judith Russell, dean of UF's libraries, said Library West's hours will be extended during final exams at the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.
Andrew Meyer will not face criminal charges if he completes 18 months of voluntary probation, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release Tuesday.
Two families of children receiving cancer treatment at Shands at UF will soon receive a helping hand.
On the day he was Tasered, Andrew Meyer told his mother he was happy because his arrest would bring important issues to light.
Andrew Meyer has addressed an apology letter to UF students, UF President Bernie Machen and Student Government for his "failure to act calmly" during a Sept. 17 forum with Sen. John Kerry.
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