METRO
New donated police horse bolts to Oaks Mall for meet, greet
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police welcomed a new horse to their Mounted Patrol Unit Friday.
El Caimán
METRO
Commissioners vote to expand NW Eighth Ave
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 7, 2014In a 4-3 reversal decision early Friday, the Gainesville City Commission voted to return a one-mile sector of Northwest Eighth Avenue to a four-lane road.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF researchers evaluate land-mine detecting technology
By Chloe Stradinger | Dec. 7, 2014When Bob Barnas, 66, of High Springs, served in Vietnam, a member of his company stepped on a land mine and was killed instantly.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF group to host green summit
By Tori Wienke | Dec. 7, 2014A UF student government organization will host a consumerism and sustainability summit Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF geologists to study effects of climate change with NASA
By Grace Hudgins | Dec. 7, 2014Two UF geologists are working with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to study the effects of climate change on the dunes at Cape Canaveral, where NASA houses its launch equipment.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police roundup: drugs, armed robbery; assault
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a man after officers said he robbed a man at gunpoint following an attempted marijuana drug deal at Archer Court Apartments Thursday evening.
METRO
Dudley Farm takes trip to the past with 25th annual Cane Day
By Melissa Smith | Dec. 7, 2014Katheryn King spent Saturday dressed up as a 19th-century homemaker.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the editor: Krishna Lunch program, UF Foundation working on pedestrian-friendly plaza
Dec. 7, 2014In his Friday’s letter to the editor, Kyle Gorman expressed concerns about the location of Krishna Lunch on the Plaza of the Americas. Our current location offers sitting places and convenience for students, as well as accessibility for setting up and serving the lunch.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Florida overcomes early struggles to defeat Miami in NCAA second-round matchup
By IAN COHEN | Dec. 6, 2014During the first set of Florida’s match against Miami, the Gators looked uncharacteristically out of sync.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Carli Snyder's block lifts Gators in NCAA victory against Hurricanes
By EDEN OTERO | Dec. 6, 2014It was the block heard round the O’Connell Center.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
McElwain ready to take command of Florida football program
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 6, 2014Jim McElwain has the experience.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida blows second-half lead in loss to Kansas
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Dec. 5, 2014After owning a 15-point lead at Allen Fieldhouse coming out of halftime, the Gators (3-4) ultimately fell, following a season long trend.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Florida volleyball sweeps Alabama State in NCAA opener
By EDEN OTERO | Dec. 5, 2014In its first match of the NCAA Tournament, Florida won in typical Florida fashion by sweeping Alabama State on Friday in the O’Connell Center.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Snyder, Holston come in clutch during UF's first-round NCAA Tournament win
By IAN COHEN | Dec. 5, 2014The NCAA tournament may have just started, but it’s been on the mind of Florida’s players for several months.
METRO
Bo Diddley to begin renovations in March
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 4, 2014Starting in the spring, Bo Diddley Community Plaza will undergo extensive renovations aimed at making it the face of downtown Gainesville.
NEWS
UFitness: 5 fitness stocking stuffers
By Michaela Beeda | Dec. 4, 2014The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin is in the air. Eggnog fills everyone’s cups, and carols echo through every building you enter.
NEWS
The chomp: Frozen meals for the overworked undergrad
By Sally Greider | Dec. 4, 2014If you don't feel like cooking, frozen meals are a lifesaver. Many people think frozen meals taste disgusting or are very unhealthy, but I’m here to tell you today that this is not true!
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Johnson’s Journal: Foley’s approach to hiring McElwain isn’t surprising
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Dec. 4, 2014Finally, the sources and flight tracking are over. The Gators have their head man.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida women’s basketball loses on the road to Savannah State
By GRAHAM HALL | Dec. 4, 2014It appeared the Florida women’s basketball team had begun to correct the slow starts it has shown in the opening minutes of the game.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Championship Saturday has CFB Playoff Implications
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Dec. 4, 2014Championship Saturday is finally here, and there is a lot on the line. Most teams in action this weekend are fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff, while their opponents look to play the spoiler role to stop that from happening. Let’s break down who’s playing for what on Saturday, and which teams should be on upset alert.
