A briefcase labeled with an explosive nickname sent part of Florida State University's campus into emergency mode Thursday afternoon, but FSU officials said the scare proved to be nothing more than a good test of its emergency resources.
Rain kept the UF men's tennis team off the courts on Sunday, but it didn't slow them down in Friday's washout of Auburn.
Combining rape prevention lessons with free tuxedo rental and manicures, the Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center spent last week bringing the "Respect Your Date Contest" to local high schools.
It is perhaps an integral part of the offense, and its difficulty can be overlooked by a casual bystander: the center-to-quarterback exchange.
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Bursts of heavy rain may have slowed the people flooding into downtown Gainesville for the SFCC Spring Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, but it didn't stop them.
Efficiently and dependably, UF's ace went about her business on Sunday afternoon.
UF Women's Rugby team plays in prom dresses for charity.
Come next fall, Urban Meyer just might have the fastest team in America
The SFCC campus was evacuated Friday morning after a faculty member found a bomb threat written on a campus bathroom wall.
After scrimmage at Saturday's practice, Florida football coach Urban Meyer said he was happy with his running backs but still wants more from them.
While UF's hot start has it sitting atop the Southeastern Conference, it appears to be losing the battle of attrition.
The current cadre of Orange and Blue Party senators came into office with majestic claims of progress, newfound unity and a list of action items longer than most term papers. They were going to fix WebMail; they were going to fix the budget; they were going to get online voting (for real this time); and they were going to fight the administration on, well, everything.
Carl Moore owes his spot on UF's roster to his hatred of high school chemistry.
Thursday's letters from Gator Party officials were nothing more than political ploys designed to quell the recent publicity the Orange and Blue Party has been getting in regard to the scandals of Student Government.
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After a year and a half of research and debate, the student health insurance committee at UF has agreed on a new insurance plan, which is set to begin in August.
After acknowledging imperfections with the proposed site for the city's one-stop homeless center, commissioners voted Thursday not to rule it out but to evaluate other locations as well.
About 650 UF students will participate in non-stop bop this weekend for Dance Marathon, a fundraiser that benefits the Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital at UF.
Winning isn't everything, at least not in regular-season men's tennis matches.
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