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Local dentists buy back kids’ candy

By Mercedes Leguizamon | Nov. 2, 2016

After a night of trick-or-treating, 7-year-old Daniel Muchnick gave all of his candy to a dentist Wednesday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Local TV reporter sexually battered woman

By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 2, 2016

A WCJB-TV20 news reporter was arrested Tuesday after forcing a woman into sex, Gainesville Police said.

OPINION | COLUMNS

The NFL struggles to deal with domestic violence

Nov. 2, 2016

The NFL has a problem on its hands.

OPINION | COLUMNS

What high-school sex ed really needs to add: a discussion about consent

Nov. 2, 2016

My high-school sex education was brief and to the point. “Don’t have sex, or you will suffer severe psychological and physical trauma” was the main message, hammered to the point with vivid pictures of STDs and a video where some edgy teen discussed his misadventures with sex in very forced slang dialogue. The add-on point was “If you are being physically abused by your partner, here’s a hotline you can call.”

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Maker Faire comes to The Wooly

By Jeremy Haas | Nov. 2, 2016

This Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. each day, The Wooly will host its second Maker Faire. This fair will transform the venue into a market of local vendors selling handmade, vintage and general niche items. The event will also feature local artists showcasing their work, with admission free and open to the public.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Designer holds fashion show for sex-slavery awareness

By Rebecca Rubin | Nov. 2, 2016

A local designer is using her hand-sewn fashion collection to raise awareness for victims of sexual exploitation.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

UF School of Theatre and Dance hosts Fall BFA Dance Showcase

By Audrey Alonso | Nov. 2, 2016

UF’s School of Theatre and Dance will host its annual Fall BFA Dance Showcase, opening Wednesday at 7 p.m. under the theme “Mind Your Step.”

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

TV review: ‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ brings twists

By Natalie Rao | Nov. 2, 2016

Warning: There are spoilers ahead!

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

UF grad to play at The Bull

By Daniela Arias | Nov. 2, 2016

Indie-folk musician and UF graduate Nicholas Roberts will return to his roots this weekend with a show at The Bull, located at 18 SW First Ave., on Saturday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Flat Land celebrates album, offers free performance

By Cindy Lu | Nov. 2, 2016

For the past two years, Flat Land has participated in UF’s Homecoming Parade, performing atop a trailer its members constructed while being pulled down University Avenue by a friend on a bicycle.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out to setter Mackenzie Dagostino during Florida's 3-1 loss to Kentucky on Sept. 27, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Toughness a key component of No. 6 Florida’s success

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 1, 2016

Through the first 22 matches of the season, toughness has been the driving force for Florida’s promising start.

Spencer Liang returns a ball during the 2016 ITA Regional Championships in October at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Senior’s style of play helping Florida women’s tennis team

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 1, 2016

It isn’t too common for a tennis match to last three hours.

The Florida soccer team huddles during its 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators open up SEC tournament play against Missouri

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 1, 2016

After 17 games, a regular-season record of 13-4 and one of the toughest schedules in the Southeastern Conference, the Gators are poised to make another deep postseason run.

METRO

Know Where Coffee shutting down today

By Jasmine Osmond | Nov. 1, 2016

As another West University Avenue business prepares to close its doors for good, long-time customers reminisced Tuesday about the sense of community the shop helped create.