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The Gainesville Regional Airport has plans to continue a 15,200 square feet terminal expansion in order to accommodate the growing Gainesville population. The second phase of expansion is expected to begin fall 2019. The expansion will include two additional gates, a pet relief area, a lactation lounge, a chapel/reflection room and a play area for children.

METRO

Gainesville Regional Airport reaches new heights with passenger record

By Valentina Botero | Jan. 27, 2020

There has been a 17.18 percent increase since 2018

Edward Bielarski Jr., the general manager of GRU, speaks at a city commission meeting Thursday about a possible partnership between GRU and Florida Power & Light.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

GRU general manager pauses agreement with FPL

By Grethel Aguila | Jan. 27, 2020

The manager emailed city commissioners announcing the pause

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF names first diversity, equity and inclusion librarian

By AJ Bafer | Jan. 27, 2020

She starts working at George A. Smathers Libraries in early February

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House on the ballistic missile strike that Iran launched against Iraqi air bases housing U.S. troops, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Washington, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Vice President Mike Pence, and others look on. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students react to possible travel ban expansion

By Grethel Aguila and Samantha Chery | Jan. 27, 2020

President Trump plans to announce the expansion Monday

In this June 17, 2009 file photo Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant smiles as he and his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore walk up the steps after the victory parade celebrating the Lakers' NBA championship in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students react to Kobe Bryant’s death after helicopter crash

By AJ Bafer | Jan. 27, 2020

Nine people died in the crash, including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF lobbyists ask legislators for $50 million to achieve top five rank

By Hannah Phillips | Jan. 27, 2020

An additional almost $16 million has been requested

NEWS | CAMPUS

Flu outbreak’s impact at UF unknown

By TJ Tomkunas | Jan. 27, 2020

This year’s flu season could be one of the worst in 40 years

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG attends Green Dot training

By Chasity Maynard | Jan. 27, 2020

There were about 30 Student Government officials

Rep. Dianne Hart talks to protesters on Sunday. The protesters are a part of the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls.

METRO

Third protest at Lowell C.I. follows arrest of guard

By Allessandra Inzinna | Jan. 26, 2020

The guard allegedly put bleach in an inmate’s cup

A zookeeper holds a new Asian small-clawed otter pup at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo.

NEWS | SFC

Otter pups born at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

By Jessica Green | Jan. 26, 2020

There are five new babies

NEWS | CAMPUS

Coronavirus outbreak being monitored by UF Health officials

By AJ Bafer | Jan. 26, 2020

Some UF sponsored programs may be affected

FILE - In this July 12, 1996, file photo Kobe Bryant, 17, jokes with the media as he holds his Los Angeles Lakers jersey during a news conference at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, File)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Thanks for everything, Kobe

By Kyle Wood | Jan. 26, 2020

It’s a strange feeling when someone who has already been immortalized dies.

NEWS

Florida splits a pair of ITA Kickoff Weekend matches in North Carolina

By Myles Herbert | Jan. 26, 2020

The No. 21-ranked Gators women’s tennis team traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, this weekend as part of the ITA Kickoff Weekend. They are headed home 1-1, beating Oklahoma 4-3 on Saturday and losing to NC State 4-0 on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Wiggan, Bandel take first place at Hokie Invitational

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 26, 2020

Florida’s throwers continued its strong start to its indoor campaign as Amara Wiggan and Connor Bandel took first place at the Hokie Invitational in the women’s weight throw and the men’s shot put, respectively.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators win ITA Kick-Off Weekend at home

By Zachary Huber | Jan. 26, 2020

Florida’s Andy Andrade was on the verge of clinching match point for Florida after winning a nail-biting tiebreaker.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Depth has been the key for Florida so far this season

By Noah Ram | Jan. 26, 2020

The Florida gymnastics team has already been through a tumultuous stretch to begin the season.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

'Immaturity' costing UF

By Joseph Salvador | Jan. 26, 2020

Florida’s loss to No. 1 Baylor on Saturday shouldn't have surprised most people. UF was an unranked team coming off of a loss, while the Bears came into Gainesville touting a 15-game winning streak.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida handled by Arkansas, drop fourth straight

By Graham Marsh | Jan. 26, 2020

Eighteen points in five minutes.

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2013 file photo Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant smiles during a media availability before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NEWS

Kobe Bryant dead at 41 after a helicopter crash

By Kyle Wood | Jan. 26, 2020

Former NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday afternoon, according to multiple sources.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter transfers to UF

By Brendan Farrell | Jan. 26, 2020

The Florida Gators football team shored up their depth at wide receiver by securing a commitment from former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter, who was a five-star prospect coming out of high school.

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