We are now three weeks into the New Year, which means move aside 2015 — 2016 is the star. It’s the year when we finally get to have another presidential election, and not one of those boring ones where one of the candidates is an incumbent. We start with fresh contenders from both parties.
A story broke Friday shocking enough to obliterate any feelings of goodwill you may have developed recently.
The Gators battled through a game of catch-up on Saturday in Athens but Florida (10-7, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) couldn’t quite manage to catch-up to Georgia (11-5, 2-2 SEC). The Gators fell to the Bulldogs 73-61 at Stegeman Coliseum.
A University of Florida women’s basketball player was arrested Friday afternoon on allegations she stole the credit card of a teammate and used it at multiple stores, according to a University Police Department arrest report.
The No. 13 Florida men’s tennis team put another tally on their win streak after defeating Troy University 5-2 on Friday afternoon.
Led by a breakout performance from freshman Alex McMurtry, No. 3 Florida (2-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) defeated No. 21 Auburn (1-1, 0-1 SEC) in the Gators’ home opener Friday night, 197.200-195.650.
Free how-to-quit smoking classes are now available at Grace Marketplace.
To become happier this year, UF student Edith Perez said that she will be striving to make more friend connections.
Engineering students and professionals discussed issues ranging from infrastructure improvements to wearable technology Thursday afternoon at the Gator Engineering Leadership and Diversity Summit.
For the UF College of Medicine, Tuesday was another day of high rankings — particularly for its residency programs.
Gainesville Police found and arrested a man Wednesday morning who officers said was connected to a recent house robbery.
UF Webmail is retiring, prompting a voluntary migration process to the new GatorCloud email by Jan. 29 before the transition becomes mandatory in February.
Florida played arguably its best game this season, its first against a ranked opponent, but the Gators women’s basketball team couldn’t overtake Kentucky, ultimately falling 62-56 in Lexington.
The Gators are surging at the right time.
The Florida Gators are doing what Billy Donovan expressed so many doubts about - they’re learning how to win.
Callie Williams has passion for two things: her 18-year-old son, Grey, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Cheaper gas is having a positive impact on some local restaurants and businesses.
Starting in April, Saqib Mukhtar will be working with drones to monitor crop disease and pests as the new associate dean and agriculture program leader of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
Gainesville Police arrested a man at Grace Marketplace Wednesday after officers said he yanked a pole out of the ground and swung it at a woman.
Generally, when people think of Disneyland Park, they picture a fantastic time with friends and family. Sure, they may get sick riding around on the Alice In Wonderland teacups, but few expect to get literally sick, especially with the measles. However, that’s exactly what happened to at least 26 people who recently visited the California theme park.
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