University Police arrested two freshman football players Monday morning after authorities said they shot at a residence hall with a BB gun four days earlier.
In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which male athlete was the best of the 2015-16 season. Sports writers Ray Boone, Matt Brannon and Alejandro López join alligatorSports Editors Ian Cohen and Ethan Bauer in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
An assistant professor with the UF College of Pharmacy was released from jail Tuesday after he was once again arrested when a judge said he violated a restraining order from his previous arrest.
Cox Communications customers in Florida were left without internet or phone services after a tree-trimming accident late Wednesday morning in Ocala, said Cam Johnson, Cox’s public affairs manager.
Bernie Sanders ended his campaign Tuesday when he officially endorsed Hillary Clinton at a campaigning event in New Hampshire.
Starbucks customers may have to pay a little more during their next visit.
Stacey Steinberg, a UF law professor, is a former child abuse attorney who advocates for kids by photographing children with traumatic medical conditions.
The Florida Department of Health reminded residents to take precautions after a new Zika-related case was reported earlier this week in Alachua County.
In an effort to communicate with Gainesville’s LGBTQ+ and minority communities, Gainesville Police officers held an open discussion at the Pride Community Center this week.
This year, Money magazine ranked UF No. 15 on its list of “Money’s Best Colleges,” up from No. 30 in 2015, according to a UF News release.
During Tuesday’s Senate meeting, Budget and Appropriations Chairman Charlie Brown addressed the recent shootings of both black males and Dallas police officers.
Students can get in touch with their creative sides this Summer by attending one of the many events sponsored by UF’s Creative B program.
An algal bloom in South Florida has come to the attention of Gainesville artists.
“Most people think/Great God will come from the skies/Take away everything/And make everybody feel high. But if you know what life is worth/You will look for yours on earth: And now you see the light/You stand up for your rights. Jah!” — To quote the late great former singer of the Wailers and beloved symbol of weed and reggae himself. There’s a lot of wrong in these times we live in. Our country needs healing — and not the kind where we stop at hoping and praying for the best. Far too long we’ve been complacent in the red. Now, in the spirit of completely abrupt and random transitions…
We are about to hit the apex of the Summer semester. That means a lot of studying and stress the further we dwell into July. Of course, for any males in decent shape and more than 6 feet tall, there is a tempting alternative to compete with countless of hours of studying. They could drop their books right now, head to the gym and start practicing their jump shots. The NBA is calling their names.
“Swiss Army Man” is a multipurpose movie, meaning something different to each viewer. To me, it was a message about not wasting your life by living in fear. To my mom, it was a message about the importance of speaking up. And to my dad, it was a suggestion to let out his farts more frequently.
Gainesville’s Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate Pride Night and raise funds for victims of the Pulse Orlando shooting with its show Friday.
The Florida Sea Grant College Program and Beneath the Waves will host an ocean-themed film festival at the Reitz Union on Saturday.
A Grammy-nominated singer makes a stop in Gainesville this weekend as part of her 2016 tour.
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