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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

With Fall dual meets finished, Florida swim eyeing final tournaments of season

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Nov. 12, 2014

After a disappointing performance a week ago for both the UF men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams in Athens, the No. 5 men’s squad (3-1, 2-1 Southeastern conference) came back strong this past weekend by defeating Minnesota 167-125. It was the close races that the Gators could not claim versus the Bulldogs over a week ago that led to the losses, but against the Golden Gophers, the men’s team won those close races to earn their third victory of the season. The same cannot be said for the UF women (3-2, 3-1 SEC) as they conceded those close races for the second straight meet, losing to the No. 10 ranked Minnesota women, 183-117.

Devin Robinson dunks during Florida's 79-70 exhibition win against Barry

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball team looking to improve as season-opener approaches

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 12, 2014

Looking back at his team’s exhibition game, Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan pinpointed more than a few weaknesses.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police roundup: intoxication, trespassing; domestic violence

By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 12, 2014

A drunk man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he peed in a Popeyes’ bathroom sink.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

NYT report reveals extent of Bondi’s corruption

Nov. 11, 2014

Last week, Florida voters re-elected Attorney General Pam Bondi in a landslide. Bondi received 55 percent of the vote, while her Democratic challenger, George Sheldon, received 42 percent.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Study: Insects first to inhabit land 400 million years ago

By Erin Ford | Nov. 11, 2014

Students would need a big sandal to swat at the insects that ruled 400 million years ago.

NEWS

For your entertainment: Shonda Rhimes proves revolutionary again with Annalise Keating

By Alissa Kotranza | Nov. 11, 2014

We have all (hopefully) noticed the average Hollywood media female role lacks, among other qualities, authenticity.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Compassion, not indifference, helps poor

Nov. 11, 2014

Last week, 90-year-old Arnold Abbott made headlines worldwide after he was arrested for feeding the homeless in a public park in Fort Lauderdale. The arrest occurred just days after a new city ordinance took effect, making it more difficult for private citizens and charitable organizations to feed the homeless in public.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police roundup: battery, disturbing peace; false 911 call

By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 11, 2014

A naked man had to be dragged out of an apartment early Tuesday after police said he pushed and grabbed his wife.

METRO

Veteran reflects on life after service

By Alyssa Fisher | Nov. 11, 2014

Moving out of his childhood home, Alan Ferry found a stack of airplane drawings.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor: Voters did not reject Obama's agenda

Nov. 11, 2014

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METRO

Falafel cafe to relocate to downtown

By Ariana Figueroa | Nov. 11, 2014

The Sun Center in downtown Gainesville will be the new home for Sababa, a Jewish-Israeli cafe.

METRO

Innovation Hub buyout still up in the air, tenants starting to worry

By Chabeli Herrera | Nov. 11, 2014

After The JAM announced its closing, the rumor mill spiked with concerns that a block-wide buyout was imminent near downtown.

METRO

App lets you send drinks to people

By Liz Clancy | Nov. 11, 2014

A new social media app lets you do more than connect with people — it lets you buy them a drink.

NEWS

Now that's justice: Mary Lambert's musical message

By Sally Greider | Nov. 11, 2014

Has anyone heard the new hit single playing on their radio — besides the entirety of the new Taylor Swift album? It’s a completely awesome song called "Secrets," and it was created by the amazingly talented and passionate singer-songwriter Mary Lambert.