Two weeks away from the MLB Draft, the Florida baseball team has one of its all-time greats slated to get picked in the top 5. Jac Caglianone’s days of wearing orange and blue may be behind him, but a new journey awaits.
Florida freshmen Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh may have a friendship like no other, both on and off the hardwood. While the two young guns each played integral roles in UF’s run to the NCAA Tournament this past season, their bond dates back to before either took to the court last fall.
Following its opening Wednesday, the “Voices and Votes: Alachua County” exhibit focuses on Alachua County democracy, spanning as far back as the 18th century when the Spanish and British Empires fought for control of Florida. The display continues to modern day, showcasing historical predicaments like the 2000 election dispute between former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Al Gore.
On Wednesday, a Gainesville man allegedly attempted to run over a man with his car following a heated argument about money.
In its Wednesday meeting, the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority approved a motion to make former authority Chair Ed Bielarski permanent GRU general manager.
The commission unanimously passed the second phase of Alachua’s Language Access Policy, which works towards breaking down language barriers within the community.
Under a canopy on a warm day, about 30 attendees gathered to practice mindfulness, grounding and positive affirmations at a drag yoga session June 23.
The sun glared down on about two dozen demonstrators Monday as they marched down West University Avenue chanting “bans off our bodies.”
On June 21, the Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call made about a possible active shooter and hostage situation inside of a bathroom at The Oaks Mall, which later turned out to be unfounded.
The UF Faculty Senate held its first-ever summer meeting Friday over Zoom to vote on approval of two degree proposals for the Hamilton Center, the university's state-mandated civic center which has been fast-tracked to become a college by 2025.
The UF Police Department is still working to trespass an undercover Messianic Jewish activist who sought to bait Muslim UF professors into admitting bias against Israel and conservatives, despite a previous case report declaring the man was “not considered a threat” and wouldn’t be trespassed.
Twenty-six Florida athletes – 11 current and 15 former Gators – traveled to Eugene, Oregon, for the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. The ten day competition starts today with the men’s 100-meter decathlon.
Riders of the Regional Transit System reported experiencing app glitches since Tuesday, and the technology is still not working properly.
On Friday, a remembrance quilt was temporarily displayed at the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch honoring the lives of five lynching victims from the Waldo, Hawthorne, Rochelle and Campville areas.
An undercover Messianic Jewish activist who sought to bait Muslim UF professors into admitting bias against Israel and conservatives will not be trespassed from campus and is “not considered a threat” by the UF Police Department.
In its Thursday meeting, the Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance covering restrictions on single room occupancy (SRO) residences through a second reading.
On June 19, GRU Attorney Scott Walker wrote a letter to Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton debating the legality of the GRU referendum slated to be placed on the November general election ballot.
Searby initiated conversation with the 15-year-old boy through Snapchat June 19 and sent a detailed description of sexual encounters Searby had with older adults when he was around the same age as the boy.
The Gators, who had just put up 15 runs on the No. 2-ranked team in the nation in Kentucky just hours prior, were blanked by a variety of Aggie’ pitchers Wednesday night leading to a scoreless outing offensively.
On Monday, William Briscoe was arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of his girlfriend’s son, who escaped the incident unscathed.
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