COVID-19 Update: 47 new cases on first day of classes

By Manny Rea | Jan. 13

367 have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 4.

Michael Kuenstle, a 59-year-old UF School of Architecture associate professor, died Dec. 12 due to COVID-19 complications. [Courtesy to The Alligator: Nancy Clark]

Remembering Michael Kuenstle, an architect dedicated to his family

By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 21

Samuel Overly, a UF Health clinical leader, is the first to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital on Dec. 16, 2020. Suzy Wise administered the anticipated shot.

UF Health begins administering COVID-19 vaccines in Gainesville

By Julia Coin | Dec. 16

Thomas Johns, Director of Pharmacy Services at UF, gives a thumbs up after displaying the thermometer to the press. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has to be stored at ultracold temperatures.

UF will provide COVID-19 vaccine to select medical staff this week

By Thomas Weber | Dec. 14

Students are seen waiting in line to be tested at the COVID-19 testing site outside of Murphee Hall on Sept. 24, 2020. Students who wish to get tested are required to fill out an online screening questionnare prior to making an appointment and are asked to bring their Gator One ID card.

UF navigates COVID-19 test accuracy

By Thomas Weber | Dec. 7

‘It doesn’t have to be this way:’ UF faculty angry with COVID-19 ADA accommodations for Spring

By Corbin Bolies | Nov. 29

Más COVID-19

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Alachua County organizations try to curb hunger during the holidays

By Nevada Cullen | Nov. 24

With the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations work to feed the hungry for Thanksgiving

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Caribbean and Asian restaurants, students describe food supply in uncertain times

By Samantha Chery | Nov. 19

How the pandemic has affected the availability of cultural cuisine in Gainesville

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New to Gainesville, UF freshmen seek love and friendship through dating apps

By Alan Halaly | Nov. 12

Students go on dates and make new connections with one another during the pandemic

People create cards during the Hearts for the Holiday's event, held at Turlington Plaza and hall on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. The event was hosted by Friends for Life of America.

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UF students decorate holiday cards for children in hospitals

By Rachel Slay | Nov. 11

The COVID-19 pandemic and rainy weather didn’t stop students from spreading holiday cheer

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille in Celebration Pointe Gainesville, Fla., is seen on Oct. 12, 2020.

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How is Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille shaping up?

By Samantha Chery | Nov. 5

Gators fans discuss Steve Spurrier’s football legacy

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Gainesville tourism industry takes a hit amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Nora O'Neill | Nov. 5

Tourism has a major economic impact on the city

Cristina Cabada, the Alachua County Labor Coalition Coordinator, speaks to a crowd assembled across the street from the Dasburg House during a protest against in-person classes this spring at UF, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

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UF faculty and graduate students protest demanding UF reverses in-person plans for Spring

By Corbin Bolies and Aurora Martínez | Nov. 1

About 40 people protested against UF’s decision to have in-person classes in the Spring

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Gainesville immigrant communities struggling to adapt to COVID-19

By Diane Hernandez | Oct. 27

The community has juggled working long hours while having their children learning from home

Patsy Nelms waves to her husband, Warren Nelms, through his window in the assisted living building at Oak Hammock on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. She cannot go inside.

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Loneliness, delirium and mental decline: How the COVID-19 pandemic affects local seniors

By Thomas Weber | Oct. 25

Assisted-living residents and UF Health patients face challenges beyond the immediate threat of COVID-19

Despite practices and bouts being cancelled, the Roller Rebels have spent time at the skatepark with mask-covered faces to stay happy and healthy.

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Four wheels makes a family: Gainesville Roller Rebels focus on inclusion

By Avery Lotz | Oct. 25

The Gainesville Roller Rebels have yet to return to the rink — but that has not stopped them from being a team.

Max Slabbinck (right), 22, a senior media and society student, and Averi Hemingway, 21, a recent telecommunication graduate, shoot pool at the Reitz Union Game Room on Oct. 10, 2020. To ensure social distancing, the two pool tables nearest to Slabbinck and Hemingway are covered and face masks are required at all times.

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Not game over: How the Reitz Union Game Room has adapted to COVID-19

By Aurora Martínez | Oct. 22

Despite COVID-19, the student Game Room is still setting up its pins

A S.A.F.E. staff member instructs fans in the student section to put on their masks at Saturday’s home opener in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Obedience of UF’s COVID-19 protocols varied in home opener

By Zachary Huber | Oct. 4

For many UF freshmen, their experience on Saturday felt similar to many of those who passed through the gates of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time.

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Checking in with students who chose to remain at home this Fall

By Abigail Hasebroock | Oct. 3

Why some students decided not to return to UF and how they are coping with being away from campus

A stick on the floor of the Gainesville Regional Airport promoting social distancing.

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Alachua County residents navigate inter-city travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 1

Inter-city travel options have adjusted to COVID-19 guidelines for safer travel