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COVID 19

Alachua COVID-19 Daily Confirmed Cases

By Rosmery Izaguirre | May 8, 2020

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL's annual kickoff game — pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Your must-watch prime-time NFL games in 2020

By River Wells | May 7, 2020

The world may be wallowing in uncertainty, but as far as the National Football League is concerned, it’s business as usual on the gridiron.

People gather at The Swamp Restaurant May 5, one day after Gov. Ron Desantis began to re-open the state economy.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Inside Gainesville restaurants’ first week reopening doors

By Avery Lotz | May 7, 2020

From Cinco de Mayo celebrations to takeout only, restaurants have responded differently to Gov. Ron DesSantis’ order to reopen.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Top 10 Recruiting Classes Won’t Cut It

By Zachary Huber | May 7, 2020

Coach Dan Mullen has preached to his team and the Florida faithful about living up to the Gator Standard since he set foot in Gainesville.

Stadium seats are empty as a part of precaution against the new coronavirus during a baseball game between Hanwha Eagles and SK Wyverns in Incheon, South Korea, Tuesday, May 5, 2020. With umpires fitted with masks and cheerleaders dancing beneath vast rows of empty seats, a new baseball season got underway in South Korea following a weeks-long delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

I watched a Korean baseball game for the first time. Here’s what I learned.

By Brendan Farrell | May 7, 2020

I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest baseball guy.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Here’s what you missed in SG this Spring

By Chasity Maynard and Meghan McGlone | May 6, 2020

For the second semester in a row, no bills were passed.

Face masks have become a heated topic of debate following the recent orders for them to be worn in public spaces.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County residents react to face mask emergency order

By Hannah Bobek | May 6, 2020

From necessity to legality, residents shared their opinions about Monday’s order that people wear face masks in public.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County Commission introduces new fines for violating COVID-19 orders

By Tristan Wood | May 5, 2020

The violation will result in a $125 fine. The second will result in a fine ranging from $250 to $500.

COVID 19 | UF

$15.5 million will go to UF students for federal emergency aid

By Meghan McGlone | May 5, 2020

Students can receive a maximum of $1,000. The money will be awarded as quickly as possible, UF spokesperson Steve Orlando said.

Alison Schwartz and her best friend, Jared Misner, at the University of Florida. Alison was a UF and Alligator alumna.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Remembering Alison Schwartz

By Alyssa Feliciano | May 5, 2020

Alison was an alumna of The Alligator and is remembered for her warmth and humor. She died of COVID-19 at 29.

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1993, file photo, Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried on his team's shoulders after his 325th victory, at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his home in Indian Creek, Fla., the team said. He was 90. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Perfection: The legacy of a Don Shula, a South Florida icon

By Noah Ram | May 4, 2020

It was a sad but strange feeling for me to hear the news of the passing of Miami Dolphins coaching legend Don Shula Monday morning at age 90.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Coronavirus testing now available to all Alachua County residents

By Grethel Aguila | May 4, 2020

Residents seeking testing must call the county’s health department.

COVID 19 | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County releases updated COVID-19 emergency order

By Grethel Aguila | May 4, 2020

The change allows restaurants to open sit-in dining at 25 percent capacity.

Gerald and Arline Polinsky, married for 64 years, died from COVID-19 five hours apart.

COVID 19 | UF

UF student loses both grandparents to COVID-19 hours apart

By Grethel Aguila | May 4, 2020

Gerald and Arline Polinsky died five hours apart in Hollywood, Florida

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Freshman Issiah Walker enters transfer portal

By Zachary Huber | May 4, 2020

Florida’s offensive line depth for the 2020 season took a hit Monday evening.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigating a homicide

By Sarah Mandile | May 4, 2020

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Troy L. Brigman in a tent Friday evening. Brigman was seen exiting a Walmart nine hours prior.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG Executive Committee passes $500,000 rent relief bill, discourages rent strike

By Chasity Maynard | May 4, 2020

The rent relief bill still needs to be passed in the Senate to take effect. It promises to cover payments through the end of students’ rental agreements and outstanding payments from March, April or May.

James Kelly has a criminal history dating back to 2005.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student threatens to rape students online — but remains enrolled

By Alex DeLuca and Hope Dean | May 4, 2020

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and violence. Reader discretion is advised.

FILE - This is a March 12, 2020, file photo showing Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club in Washington. Get used to the concept of pods and pucks if the NHL is going to have any chance of completing its season, with the most likely scenarios calling for games in empty, air-conditioned arenas during the dog days of summer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Still on standby

By Brendan Farrell | May 4, 2020

I was at the O’Connell Center a little early on Feb. 26 for Florida’s men’s basketball team’s matchup against LSU. After wolfing down some press box food, I was feeling a little sentimental.

METRO | BUSINESS

Baring All

By Peyton Whittington | May 4, 2020

The first time I pulled up to Café Risqué, I was nervous. Not about seeing the dancers or the clients or the club itself, but about the prospect of getting to know this place and telling its story.

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