Candidate goes door-to-door for city seat
By DREW HARWELL | Jan. 22, 2008Public appeal, city knowledge and a love of politics are virtues that boost the chances for local government hopefuls.
Public appeal, city knowledge and a love of politics are virtues that boost the chances for local government hopefuls.
In a heavyweight bout, the Gators know they don't stand a chance.
Empowerment Monday: MLK celebrations in downtown Gainesville
Occasional lane closures on Southwest 62nd Boulevard could delay traffic, including Regional Transit System bus routes 20 and 21, for the next month.
The Gators added one of the biggest names in recruiting to their 2008 class Tuesday as Buford (Ga.) High's Omar Hunter verbally committed.
On behalf of Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and the people of our community, I thank you for supporting the food bank by publicizing the need for emergency food supplies during the holiday season.
UF Crew members are ready to get their feet wet after more than a month of dry-land training.
UF's weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. came to a close Tuesday evening with a candlelight vigil.
Tuesday's editorial cited President Bush as the cause of many ills, when in fact, it is Congress that passed those bills. The president, after all, has little authority. Mostly, he can start and stop wars. In the end, it's the legislature that introduces and passes bills, and they can override the president's veto.
A map of the many apartment complexes in Gainesville,Fla.
Displays of colorfully embroidered costumes, flags and orthodox icons transformed the Reitz Union's Arredondo Room in celebration of Bulgaria's one-year membership in the European Union.
In an unusual move for a university president, UF President Bernie Machen publicly endorsed Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., this weekend for the 2008 presidential election.
Though his term as UF Student Senate president ended in October, Robert Agrusa is not done with politics.
Florida fish enthusiasts gathered for the 2008 Gainesville Koi Club show at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens on Saturday.
Santa Fe Community College (13-6) opened up its home conference schedule with a hard-fought 68-59 win on Saturday against Seminole Community College (12-7), continuing a nine-game win streak.
UF Student Senate President Kevin Reilly will choose his running mates this week for the Student Government elections on Feb. 26 and 27.
The UF men's tennis team advanced two individuals and two doubles teams to the quarterfinals of their respective draws before being knocked out at the Southeastern Conference Coaches' Indoor Championships in New Orleans over the weekend.
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The UF men's and women's track and field teams kicked off the 2008 indoor season Saturday at the Big Ten/Southeastern Conference Challenge in Bloomington, Ind.