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A brown-eyed Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Maddie nosed around Sweet Paws Bakery Friday night in search of brightly colored plastic Easter eggs and the treats inside.

METRO

Gainesville public works Depot Avenue construction to affect RTS bus routes

By Bella Zabinofsky | Apr. 20, 2014

The City of Gainesville Public Works department is preparing for the next phase in an active reconstruction project on Depot Avenue that will affect bus routes.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Woman charged with DUI after crashing into building on Northwest 13th Street

By Jenna Lyons | Apr. 20, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a woman Sunday morning after she flipped her car and crashed into a building while drunken driving.

METRO

Study: Internet users more likely to be religiously unaffiliated

By Claire Bough | Apr. 20, 2014

A recent study shows preference for religion is declining, and its decline may be partly caused by the Internet.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students to head to D.C. for country’s largest STEM festival

By Christine Preston | Apr. 20, 2014

UF is sending the largest group ever to the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Photo app holding campus-themed photo competition for university students

By Ariana Figueroa | Apr. 20, 2014

Instagram-savvy Gators may be able to win prizes for their campus-themed snaps.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

SB 1400 blocked, Florida Legislature is a mess

Apr. 20, 2014

The in-state tuition bill that has received support from both Florida Republicans and Democrats hit a major roadblock Thursday night. Sen. Joe Negron, the senate budget chairman, said he would not add it to the agenda of the final meeting of the Senate appropriations committee. Negron’s move was backed by Senate President Don Gaetz.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Summertime wantonness: Six hookup types

Apr. 20, 2014

“I just wanna get laid,” lamented one of the characters in “Wet Hot American Summer.”

OPINION | COLUMNS

Anti-Semitism in Kansas, Ukraine proves hatred alive and well

Apr. 20, 2014

As shocking as it may seem, the devastation and horror of World War II ended nearly 70 years ago. The world has changed considerably in the decades that followed, but recent events remind us just how fresh some of the wounds of that era remain. A deranged man went into a Jewish Community Center near Kansas City with the intent of killing Jews just prior to the start of Passover. He opened fire, killing three people — none happened to be Jewish — before shouting “Heil Hitler” after police had him in custody.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Food waste damages the planet, and we’re to blame

Apr. 20, 2014

Tomorrow will be too late. We need to reduce our waste now. Almost every environmental issue we face goes back to overconsumption. In the U.S. alone, 40 percent of food today goes uneaten, according to the National Resources Defense Council. That’s not only the equivalent of $165 billion of food Americans are wasting each year, but there is also the problem of environmental damage caused by its production and disposal.

Harrison Bader slides into home during Florida’s 14-5 win against South Carolina on April 13, 2013. Bader and the Gators will look to sweep Georgia in their final matchup Sunday at noon.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida captures two wins Saturday, look to sweep series Sunday

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 19, 2014

John Sternagel raised his finger to the sky as he rounded first base. He did it again once he crossed home plate. The freshman just delivered a one-run lead by sending a baseball into the tan glove of a fan standing in the left-field bleachers.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Shore hangs on for hard-fought win over SEC rival

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 19, 2014

Logan Shore was not the ace he has become against Georgia. He left his changeups up. He gave up two two-out RBI singles. Yet, he earned the win.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida powers its way to 13-run victory

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 19, 2014

Florida hit five home runs in its five inning, 17-4 thumping of Texas A&M on Saturday, but one stood out more than the others.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators defeat Wildcats, capture ALC title outright

By EDEN OTERO | Apr. 19, 2014

In a season where only two seniors were left and 11 freshmen dominated the roster, Florida players had something to prove to lacrosse fans and division I college lacrosse teams across the nation.

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