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Brandon Sproat pitching against Miami Feb. 21, 2021. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal. Sproat will start on the mound for Florida's first-round matchup with Central Michigan.
SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Florida unable to clinch series against Kentucky

The No. 4 Florida Gators (41-13, 19-10 SEC) were defeated by the No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats (36-16, 16-13 SEC) 6-4 Friday evening at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Gators mustered only five hits to Kentucky’s pitching staff which was able to strike out Florida fourteen times. 


NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Sasse meets with LGBTQ+ Presidential Advisory Committee

In one of his first interactions with a campus group, UF President Ben Sasse discussed the LGBTQ community concerns at the university. Sasse's May 11 meeting with the UF LGBTQ+ Presidential Advisory Committee fulfilled his seven-month-old promise made during his first visit to UF campus, where he acknowledged the committee value and said he would meet with them.


Sublime Tacos is seen on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Sublime Tacos announces relocation at the end of June

On May 9, Sublime Tacos announced its plans to close its 4th Ave Food Park location and move to a drive-thru-only location at 1818 NE Waldo Road in East Gainesville. The announcement gives hope to East Gainesville residents who are excited to see more food options moving to their side of town.


Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace claps during the Gators' 3-0 victory against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Four Gators earn All-SEC accolades

Friday morning, the Southeastern Conference announced its annual All-SEC awards, which included four members of the Florida softball team. Skylar Wallace, Charla Echols, Reagan Walsh, and Kendra Falby were named to various All-SEC teams, with Wallace also named the SEC Player of the Year. 


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