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UF right-side hitter Alex Holston (3) celebrates during Florida's 3-0 win against St. John's on Sept. 17, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball wins 10th straight match

By Alejandro López | Sep. 18, 2016

UF’s volleyball team wasn’t expecting this.

Florida coach Jim McElwain is restrained by tight end DeAndre Goolsby (30) and offensive lineman Fred Johnson (74) after McElwain showed his displeasure after quarterback Luke Del Rio, left, was knocked out of the game during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. North Texas was penalized for roughing the passer. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Del Rio injured, defense shines in win over North Texas

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 17, 2016

Luke Del Rio never saw the hit coming.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder slams down a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2016, inside the Lemerand Athletic Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Snyder shines in win over Jacksonville

By Ray Boone | Sep. 17, 2016

In the middle of the third set in Friday night’s matchup against Jacksonville, the Gators were having a difficult time pulling away from the Dolphins.

UF midfielder Meggie Dougherty-Howard screams as her leg is hit by an FSU defender during Florida's 3-2 win on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium. Dougherty-Howard returned to the game.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida struggles to find offense in 2-1 loss to Arkansas

By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 17, 2016

Florida has been undeniably dominant against Arkansas in its program’s history, with UF entering this season a perfect 20-0 all-time against the Razorbacks.

From left: Paul O’Quinn, Adam Smith, Lyrissa Lidsky, Martin McMahon and Steven Willis have an open discussion with members of UF’s tax program regarding a controversial memo sent by UF law professor Robert J. Rhee.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF law students, faculty discuss controversial memo

By Paige Fry | Sep. 16, 2016

A memo addressed to administrators of UF’s Levin College of Law asking them to cut the graduate taxation program is forcing students and faculty to speak out.

A rendering of Florida's plan for a new stand-alone football facility.

SPORTS

Florida announces $100 million plan for improved athletic facilities

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 16, 2016

Florida announced a $100 million plan on Friday to revamp its athletic facilities, including building a stand-alone football complex and renovations to its baseball and softball stadiums.

Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro looks on during the Orange and Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FEATURES

SIGNS OF GREATNESS: Former soccer star’s hard work paying off at UF

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 15, 2016

Four years ago at Kendall Soccer Park, Eddy Pineiro did something abnormal.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

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Sep. 15, 2016

So North Texas is coming into town this weekend to close out Florida’s three-game home stand to open up the season.

UF defensive lineman Caleb Brantley lines up during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Florida needs to dominate North Texas from the start

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 15, 2016

As he sat comfortably in a collared Gators shirt, smiling at the wreath of reporters surrounding him minutes after his team demolished Kentucky 45-7 on Saturday, defensive lineman Caleb Brantley said something interesting.

Jim McElwain talks with players during stretches before a fall practice at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jordan, Moon out for Saturday's game

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 15, 2016

While Antonio Callaway is questionable for Saturday’s game against North Texas, several other players will not play.

J.C. Deacon looks on during the 2016 SunTrust Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf looking to build upon first tournament

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 15, 2016

On Monday, when Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon recapped his team's weekend tournament, the first thing he said was UF could’ve played better.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits the ball during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Men’s and women’s tennis begin fall season today

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 15, 2016

UF women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist and his team are no strangers to success at the Duke Invitational.

UF middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 9, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

After three weeks on the road, Gators volleyball finally ready to return home

By Ray Boone | Sep. 15, 2016

It’s been a long, tiresome journey.

NEWS | FEATURES

A look into Levin: Students, faculty express administrative concerns

By Melissa Gomez | Sep. 15, 2016

After more than a year as dean, Laura Ann Rosenbury has changed the face of the UF Levin College of Law.

Jaliyah Howard, 6, who has autism, could benefit from Project Leo, a new state pilot program launched by the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The project would provide free wristwatch-style tracking devices to help keep track of individuals who have autism, which may make them prone to wandering.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Project Leo to offer tracking devices for individuals with autism

By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 15, 2016

Jaliyah Howard, like most first-graders, has a natural affinity for exploring the world.

Cindy Nelly fills her bags with about 200 condoms, and dozens of contraceptive pills and pre-natal medications ahead of her monthlong service trip to Turkey. The UF alumna said she felt a calling to help refugees after watching the country implode following a yearslong civil war. “It really just calls to me,” she said. “It feels like I have to go.”

NEWS | FEATURES

UF alumna heads to Turkey

By Rebekah Dain | Sep. 15, 2016

The night before she was set to leave, Cindy Nelly’s living room was full of supplies.

METRO

GNV road project almost done

By Carly Breitbart | Sep. 15, 2016

The days of clogged traffic along Northwest Eighth Avenue may end this Fall as roadwork in the area nears its final stages.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Grand Jury: Police justified in March fatal shooting of teenager

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 15, 2016

Police officers and deputies were justified in their killing of a 16-year-old in March, a grand jury ruled Wednesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to research youth brain development

By Janine Wolf | Sep. 15, 2016

UF researchers are recruiting about 400 children for a study about youth brain development and health.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

At speeds of 120 mph, cross-county car chase ends near GNV

By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 15, 2016

A cross-county car chase ended near Gainesville on Tuesday morning with four arrests and more than $3,000 thrown out a window.

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