Rick Scott’s budget proposal has only been available to the public for three days, but it’s already caused some state legislators’ blood pressure to rise and Florida residents’ jaws to drop.
According to UF spokesman Steve Orlando, an estimated 11,000 out of 26,500 high school applicants across the country will find out Friday that they are Gators.
When Gainesville Police arrived early Monday morning, they found a nine-months pregnant Ana Gainey beaten and bloody.
A 10-week international vegetarian cooking workshop will begin today.
City candidates spoke over the hiss of latte machines Tuesday as they discussed topics ranging from unemployment among young adults to political ethics.
Rob Zeller didn’t just miss last week’s campaign forums. He missed three days of work and a piece of his son’s first birthday cake.
I think Laura Ellermeyer’s column Tuesday is all wrong. First off, there is nothing atrocious about McDonald’s except how awesome they are—but then that’s not really the point of her column; the ethical responsibilities of reality TV is the point.
What is the city’s role in job creation?
I have been reading up on Florida Senate Bill 234. I suggest all of the people who have been debating this recently do the same. I am an avid and licensed hunter in the state of Florida and part of that privilege is learning the law. Because I am pursuing a concealed carry license, I have done just that. The law states that you must have a concealed carry license to open carry. Anyone visibly carrying will most assuredly be checked by police. So the idea that any student can carry is a ludicrous idea. You will be required to have a concealed permit, and you must be finger printed to have this license, so not everyone will be carrying these weapons. How many of the 50,000 are under 21, which is the legal age for concealed carry?
I’m disappointed to hear about the Student Senate’s anti-gun resolution. I do hope they understand that their resolution will not stop people with bad intent from carrying guns, only those of us who follow the law and intend to use our weapons for self-defense.
Once again, the Alligator has failed to understand its own shortcomings. Once again, the Alligator has openly flaunted its infatuation with Dave Schneider. Once again, the Alligator has neglected more important facts in order to reinforce the politics of SG that it so often sounds out against.
At least three Florida representatives have filed for distracted driving legislation to be considered in the 2011 legislative session. If passed, most of these new bills would impose a fine for drivers who are caught texting behind the wheel.
If you didn’t make it out to the 25th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire during these last two weeks, you missed out. I can hear the naysayers now: That little show is a nest of seedy Alachua County residents, their bawling, scurvy-ridden children and people with enough body hair to make you ponder when exactly shaving was invented. These are the kinds of people who blow their entire tax refund on anachronistic, dull-edged replica swords, furry-esque fox tails, hats and funnel cakes.
Maybe House Republicans weren’t counting on their own turning their backs on the party. In a miscalculation, they brought a bill to renew components of the Patriot Act to the floor faster but required a two-thirds majority to pass. The yeas to renew outnumbered the nays, but the difference wasn’t large enough.
A recent survey of public high school biology teachers showed they aren’t sticking to the National Research Council’s recommendations on evolution. With 28 percent of the teachers focusing only on evolution and 13 percent advocating creationism within the classroom, we’re left with 60 percent quiet and not wanting to stir up controversy by endorsing one theory over another. Let’s recap: educators are shying away from supporting the principles they’re trying to teach simply because they are dealing with a touchy subject.
Did you catch the Super Bowl on Sunday? I happen to be one of those people who prefer to watch the commercials – with an emphasis on the movie trailers.
The Alachua County Fairgrounds may not host medieval fairs and other events in the future, but don’t worry. A new fairground will take its place.
When Alex Tyus decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Florida following his junior season, his play was expected to take a considerable step forward.
Coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s baseball approach relies on good pitching supported by solid defense.
Watching Elizabeth Beisel fiercely take down the competition as she swims to first place in the 200-yard backstroke against Tennessee, it’s hard to imagine her as a funny, sweet 18-year-old who loves to joke around with her teammates on the Florida swimming and diving team.
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