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The UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative executive board presents at their meeting on "Gym 101" with RecSports Oct. 4, 2021.

ENTERPRISE | HEALTH

Welcoming every body: UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative partners with RecSports to provide students with 'Gym 101'

By Kristine Villarroel | Oct. 21, 2021

UF Trans Health + Wellness Initiative hopes to provide queer students with the tools they might need to start their fitness journey free from stigma and social barriers. On Oct. 4, the club hosted a meeting in collaboration with RecSports to provide students with an introduction to gym facilities and exercise techniques.

Florida's Merritt Beason lays down a kill during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 16, 2021. Beason laid down a career-high 18 kills against South Carolina, leading the Gators to their first road SEC win of the season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 23 Florida captures 50th win in program history over Alabama

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Oct. 20, 2021

Alabama attack errors aided the Gators volleyball team to a sweep in Tuscaloosa Wednesday.

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn February 21. Andrade clinched the winning point to send the Gators to the national championship.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators host ITA regionals southeast tournament

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 20, 2021

Andy Andrade and Abedallah Shelbayh will play for Florida in the ITA regionals southeast tournament which starts on Thursday.

COVID 19 | UF

COVID-19 Update: Shands hospitalizations continue to decrease

By J.P. Oprison | Oct. 20, 2021

There are 302 new positive cases in Alachua County this week, up 38 from the previous week. Since Aug. 27, the county had seen weekly cases drop from 1,520 to 264 last week — a decrease of more than 80%.

SPANISH

El Departamento de Policía de Gainesville destruirá las armas recolectadas a través del programa de recompra

By Valeria Pagnani and Isabella Douglas | Oct. 20, 2021

Solo este año, 45 personas han recibido disparos o han resultado heridas por disparos, según muestran las estadísticas de GPD. Como forma de mitigación, GPD formó consejos de respuesta compuestos por miembros del vecindario y de la comunidad para hacer recomendaciones sobre cómo GPD puede reducir los homicidios y tiroteos en Gainesville.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville Police Department to destroy guns collected through buyback program

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 20, 2021

The Gainesville Police Department released data and discussed updates to its “One Community” plan during a city commission meeting Monday amid increasing gun violence.

SPANISH

El aumento de la tarifa de los servicios públicos regionales de Gainesville afecta de manera desproporcionada a los residentes de ingresos bajos y fijos

By Meghan McGlone and Saira González | Oct. 20, 2021

El costo promedio de GRU por electricidad, agua y aguas residuales aumentó un 4% en octubre. El costo promedio de la electricidad de GRU aumentó alrededor de $6 y la factura total aumentó casi $10. De 2023 a 2027, las tarifas eléctricas subirán un 3% y las aguas residuales subirán un 5% anual, según GRU.

Florida's Fred Biondi tees off during the SEC Match Play Championships at Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Biondi will compete in the U.S. Open this year.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Early round struggles prove fatal for Florida at Isleworth Collegiate

By Carson Cashion | Oct. 19, 2021

It was too little, too late for the Gators again, as they couldn’t overcome early round struggles and finished tied for fifth at the Isleworth Collegiate this weekend.

Trinity Thomas during a floor routine against Mizzou January 29, 2021. Thomas became the 12th gymnast in NCAA history to score a 10 on each event during her career, earning a perfect mark on the vault Sunday.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics unveils 2022 schedule

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 19, 2021

The Florida gymnastics team released its 2022 schedule on Tuesday. It features home meets versus LSU, Oklahoma and Alabama.

Florida's Marlie Monserez jumps to set the ball against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 23 Florida volleyball and Alabama clash Wednesday in Tuscaloosa

By Joseph Henry | Oct. 19, 2021

SEC Setter of the Week Marlie Monserez leads the Gators into a road match with the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

Festival-goers crowd a hot dog stand during FEST 14 on Oct. 31, 2015.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Gainesville’s FEST gearing up for its 19th year

By Chloe Greenberg | Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 29 marks the start of this year’s FEST, which will take place across 18 venues and stages throughout downtown Gainesville. The multi-stage event showcases live music, comedians, independent professional wrestling and all things punk-rock.

Marlee Zein prepares a forehand return against LSU Feb. 26

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Dazzling doubles play from Gators at ITA Southeast Regional Championships

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18, 2021

Briggs and Zein play their way into the ITA National Fall Championships in November with a runner-up finish at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville police search for suspects from last week’s Green Apple Liquor shooting

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 18, 2021

Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the intersection of Northeast 16th Avenue and Northeast Waldo Road around 3:30 p.m., a GPD release read. As of Oct. 15, two suspects have been identified.

The second of the "Venom" movies, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," was released Oct. 1.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Rate and review: 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

By Elliot Tritto | Oct. 18, 2021

The second "Venom" film doesn't fail on fun but falls short of an action classic.

Florida junior Anna DeLeon kicks a ball during the Gators' Sept. 23 game against Kentucky. She scored the first goal of her collegiate career Sunday night against Stetson.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Outgunned: Florida’s shot struggles holds team back

By Jesse Richardson and Ryan Zehnder | Oct. 18, 2021

Between its shot average and on-target percentage, all it takes for an opposing keeper to hold Florida scoreless on an average afternoon is about four saves

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville Regional Utilities rate increase disproportionately affects low- and fixed-income residents

By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 18, 2021

GRU’s average cost for electric, water and wastewater went up by 4% in October. The average cost for GRU’s electricity went up about $6, and the total bill rose almost $10. From 2023 to 2027, electrical rates will go up 3% and wastewater will go up 5% yearly, according to GRU.

A top 5 banner is seen on Buckman Drive on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Forty UF top-five banners stolen from campus

By Serra Sowers and Maya Erwin | Oct. 18, 2021

Seventy-five banners that read “Top 5” hung at UF. Now, only 35 remain.

Ekisinga Ministries, pictured here in Buwenda, Uganda on Aug. 25, 2021, works with local churches to gauge the needs of the community and provide sustainable safe water solutions. Courtesy of Steve Nutzmann.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Sixth grade Alachua County student provides clean water sources for hundreds in Uganda

By Desiree Anello | Oct. 18, 2021

When Craig “Tre’” Smith III realized there were children his age who don’t have easy access to clean water, he set a firm goal to raise funds for those children and began Aug. 16.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Committee, Senate seat approvals leave some disappointed

By Allessandra Inzinna | Oct. 18, 2021

Some senators were dissatisfied with the picks for 21 committee seats and five open permanent Senate seats.

Johnston Chiropractic Health Center is seen on Northwest 13 Street on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Johnston Chiropractic Health Center closes doors amid sexual assault claims, protests

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 18, 2021

The chiropractic center, located on 1405 NW 13th St., permanently closed Oct. 11 following sexual abuse allegations made against 67-year-old owner John Johnston.

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