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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Remembering David Flagg – former Gainesville mayor, Florida House representative

By Zoey Thomas | Aug. 31, 2023

When he wasn’t jumping from planes as an 82nd Airborne lieutenant, the Gainesville native, history buff and diehard Gators football fan served as a Gainesville city commissioner and mayor-commissioner from 1985 to 1988, followed by two terms in the Florida House from 1988 to 1992. During his time in office, he championed natural resource protection and gun safety legislation. He died Aug. 21.

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NEWS

UF will resume classes Thursday following Hurricane Idalia

By Bailey Diem | Aug. 30, 2023

UF campus will reopen and classes will resume Thursday following Hurricane Idalia, according to an email sent to students Wednesday afternoon.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida looks for signature start in season opener

By Topher Adams | Aug. 30, 2023

The Gators open the 2023 season with a daunting road trip to the No. 14 Utes. This is Florida’s first regular season game west of Texas since a 1983 trip to the University of Southern California. And like those Trojans 40 years ago, Utah will provide an early litmus test for UF.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

No. 8 Gators defeat No. 2 Cardinal in commanding fashion with sweep

By Krisha Sanghavi | Aug. 29, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (3-0) swept the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal (2-1) 3-0 Tuesday night. The team traveled to Palo Alto, California, for game three of the Tampa Bay Invitational. 

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NEWS

Alachua County orders evacuation for mobile homes, flood-prone areas

By Alissa Gary | Aug. 29, 2023

Residents of mobile and manufactured homes, substandard housing and flood-prone areas are under mandatory evacuation, according to Alachua County information about Hurricane Idalia. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Know Your Enemy: Utah Utes

By Jackson Reyes | Aug. 29, 2023

This season’s matchup in Salt Lake City looks set to be another competitive game. I connected with Sean Overton, the sports editor of the Daily Utah Chronicle, to get his thoughts on the week one matchup in 2023’s first Know Your Enemy.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Gainesville community celebrates the second annual National Cinema Day

By Alexandra Burns | Aug. 28, 2023

Gainesville’s three movie theaters — Regal Celebration Pointe, Royal Park and Butler Town Center — celebrated National Cinema Day Sunday with $4 tickets for all movies and showtimes and discounted snack prices. The theaters even brought back several classic films for the day, such as the award-winning “Lady Bird,” “Jurassic Park,” “Coraline” and “American Graffiti.” 

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man arrested after high speed chase

By Jordan Ramos | Aug. 28, 2023

A Gainesville man led police on a high-speed chase through the city, resulting in his arrest at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office police report.  Police also found drugs.

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METRO  |  CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City officials hold press conference ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

By Ella Thompson | Aug. 28, 2023

City officials held a press conference at 5:30 p.m. Monday to discuss city operations and provide safety tips about flooding and power outages as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches the west coast of Florida. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward was joined by City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, city manager Cynthia Curry, city attorney Dan Nee, Gainesville Regional Utilities general manager Tony Cunningham and a handful of the city’s emergency response team. 

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METRO  |  K-12 EDUCATION

ACPS expands afterschool meals program to Metcalfe Elementary School

By Alissa Gary | Aug. 28, 2023

Metcalfe Elementary School will become the 37th site to offer free meals to students on campus after school beginning Sept. 5. The After School Meal Program, or supper program, feeds students during after-school activities.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

Live Updates: All you need to know about Hurricane Idalia

By Alligator Staff report | Aug. 28, 2023

UPDATE: Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning, spared much of Gainesville and Alachua County. With the departure of the hurricane, a gradual return to normalcy is underway. Many institutions, including UF and local schools, have reopened their doors after temporary closures due to the storm's threat. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Tropical Storm Idalia causes Gators to alter travel schedules

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 28, 2023

Florida coaches and administrators met with travel officials Monday afternoon and came to the decision to move travel plans to Tuesday, a day ahead of their original departure date, according to FloridaGators.com writer Scott Carter.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

UF, SFC cancel class ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

By Bailey Diem | Aug. 28, 2023

UF announced its campus will be closed at noon Tuesday and will remain closed Wednesday due to potential Hurricane Idalia in a UF alert. SFC canceled classes for Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Monday.

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METRO  |  K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua County Public Schools closed ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

By Alissa Gary | Aug. 28, 2023

Alachua County Public Schools will close Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia, according to an ACPS press release.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

UF van near Pugh Hall catches fire

By Jordan Ramos | Aug. 28, 2023

The UF Police Department received a report of smoke coming out of a white university-owned Ford van around 1:40 p.m. , UPD Sergeant Andrew McIntosh said. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

UF van near Pugh Hall catches fire

By Jordan Ramos | Aug. 28, 2023

The UF Police Department received a report of smoke coming out of a white university-owned Ford van around 1:40 p.m. , UPD Sergeant Andrew McIntosh said. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida position preview: defensive line and linebackers

By Luke Adragna and Topher Adams | Aug. 28, 2023

The Florida Gators have produced plenty of talent on the defensive end in recent year’s NFL drafts. A defensive player has been selected in the first four rounds of the draft every year since 2011. 

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

From UF to Broadway: A look into the lives of theatre-student success stories

By Jared Teitel | Aug. 28, 2023

Bachelor’s and master’s students alike, UF has produced prosperous performers credited for projects such as “Be More Chill,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “West Side Story,” “Hamilton” and “Hadestown.” 

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Pop punk bands perform for Gainesville crowds ahead of Fest 21

By Bea Lunardini | Aug. 28, 2023

The Fest preview concert Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. was The Real You’s first time on a stage where all five members could spread out, and Pfeiffer took advantage of the newfound room. 

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SPANISH

UF research initiative partners with two other universities to reach Hispanic citizens

By Nicole Beltran | Aug. 28, 2023

UF assistant professor Hance Ellington's survey plans to address the issues most important to Florida’s Hispanic residents. It is also the first comprehensive needs assessment survey in Florida to focus exclusively on Hispanic communities.