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The new quick-serve sushi concept location will open at 3524 SW Archer Rd., with a two-day grand opening on Oct. 2 and 3.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Sus-Hi Eatstation opens second Gainesville location this year

By Michelle Holder | Oct. 2, 2020

Its grand opening will be Oct. 2 and 3

OPINION | COLUMNS

A message to new voters: I missed my first chance to vote, but you don’t have to

Oct. 2, 2020

It was my sophomore year at UF. I was deep into classes for my major, juggling a part-time job, internship and trying to find time to enjoy the Gators football season. I had just moved from a dorm into my first apartment and was trying my best to learn how to do adult things like shop for groceries for the week and pay the cable bill.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks to a crowd of more than 800 people on October 10, 2019. Trump’s speech was met with a mixture of cheers and boos.

NEWS | NATIONAL

Donald Trump Jr. campaign event in Gainesville postponed indefinitely

By Steven Walker | Oct. 2, 2020

President Donald Trump and First-Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19

Both Gators squads finished in the top eight at the FSU Invitational Friday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators finish fourth and seventh at FSU Invitational

By Myles Herbert | Oct. 2, 2020

Florida traveled to Tallahassee for their second meet of the season, the FSU Invitational. The men’s squad finished fourth, while the women’s team finished seventh.

Owner Tom Fox and manager Emma Grimm stand outside Tom Kat Kafe, a new vegetarian cafe that opened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METRO

Vegetarian cafe fills stomachs and fulfills dreams

By Rebecca Leiman | Oct. 2, 2020

Tom Kat Kafe existed in the dreams of Tom Fox for 25 years until its opening Sept. 3

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hispanic, Latino, Latinx: The struggle to name a common identity

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 2, 2020

The Hispanic/Latinx community weighs in how to label their identities

METRO | POLITICS

Donald Trump Jr. to host campaign event at Gainesville gun shop and shooting range

By Steven Walker | Oct. 1, 2020

In 2019, the president’s son spoke to the student body on campus with protesters outside

The Gators are traveling to Tallahassee for the FSU Invitational.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators aim for back to back championships at FSU Invitational

By Myles Herbert | Oct. 1, 2020

Friday brings the second meet for the Florida cross country team, as they travel to Tallahassee to compete in the FSU Invitational at Apalachee Regional Park. Both the men’s and women’s teams look to finish as they did last year: first.

Graphic of Gainesville City Hall and the County Administration Building

NEWS | SFC

Solar farm may soon come to Archer

By Serra Sowers | Oct. 1, 2020

The project would be the fourth renewable energy source of its kind in Alachua County

UF first-year interdisciplinary ecology PH.D. student, Natalia Uribe, 29, boards RTS bus No. 34 on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Uribe said she thinks the buses are safe and that not many people are using them.

NEWS | CAMPUS

RTS buses adapt to the demands of COVID-19

By Diane Hernandez | Oct. 1, 2020

Most bus routes remain the same, but requirements are strict

Heartwood Soundstage is hosting its first weekly GNV Market Oct. 1.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

GNV Market grand opening at Heartwood Soundstage today

By Michelle Holder | Oct. 1, 2020

The weekly market kicks off Oct. 1

Offensive lineman Brett Heggie (61) lined up in front of quarterback Kyle Trask at Florida's game against Tennessee last year. During quarantine, Heggie said he practiced all three interior positions in preparation for this season.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators revamp offensive line, face challenges ahead

By Christian Ortega | Oct. 1, 2020

The Gators’ offensive line had to improve as a unit without flashing signs of growing pains.

A stick on the floor of the Gainesville Regional Airport promoting social distancing.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County residents navigate inter-city travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 1, 2020

Inter-city travel options have adjusted to COVID-19 guidelines for safer travel

Then-junior receiver Kadarius Toney celebrates an Orange Bowl victory to end the Gators' 2019 season. A healthy Toney is poised to make a splash for Florida this year.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Future is bright for Toney following his evolution

By Christian Ortega | Sep. 30, 2020

On the field, he’s what a 13-year-old would create in Madden: a blend of speed and agility that would erode joysticks as users dance their way through CPU defenders.

Senior Duarte Vale at the ITA Tournament in Gainesville last season. This fall, the Gators will be limited to a three-match, conference only schedule.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Coach Shelton and team look forward to 2020 season

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 30, 2020

The Gators men’s tennis team is set to begin its season Oct. 2-4 in Auburn, Alabama for the Tiger Fall Invitational. It’s the first of three events in an all-conference fall schedule.