An internal investigation that began in November ended in written warnings given to three Gainesville police officers for harassing people and throwing eggs.
Florida's legislators are wrestling with an unprecedented decline in general revenues. While some talk about embracing Indian gaming as part of a solution, there's a much higher-stakes game in play - a game that risks the future of Florida by dismantling badly needed state programs, including public higher education.
UF President Bernie Machen walked outside his office Thursday and perched himself on a bench to discuss looming budget cuts and tuition increases with Students for a Democratic Society.
The passion Adam Amir fights with just won him $30,000.
I don't know. And that's not because I'm just of average intelligence. You don't know either, and there's a good chance you're smarter than I am.
To combat the strain of unemployment, young adults are making life-changing decisions and increasing their debts simultaneously, according to a national study released Wednesday.
I have very mixed feelings about SG's proposed resolution in support of the DREAM Act.
Behind every great production is a great costume designer. After all, what would Sex and the City have been without Patricia Field's stylistic talents?
Danger is sexy when you're in college. It's a short time in your life when you can get away with making bad decisions. And nothing's more of a turn-on than knowing something can go wrong at any minute.
The Regional Utilities Committee made a stink about conserving toilet water at a meeting Wednesday afternoon.
I disagree with Tommy Maple's column that addresses how the increased tax on cigarettes is wrong.
In summer of 2008, Kevin Reilly left the hatch on his 1999 Dodge Durango unlocked.
UF and Wendy's are breaking up, and it's not on the best of terms.
Four months after Monica Toliver struck a scooter with her Lincoln Town Car, resulting in the death of a UF student, the Gainesville Police Department issued a warrant for her arrest.
Internet chatter has some local organic farmers concerned about a food regulation bill moving through Congress.
In the early race for the top 2010 recruiting class, the Gators increased their lead Tuesday with the oral commitment of Gideon Ajagbe.
I would like to point out that using the "Harvest of Fear" video as the sole determinant of one's position on genetically modified (GM) crops is to be misled. Those familiar with the movie know that its directors resort to scare tactics and doomsday music, which attempt to simplify the complex issue of genetically modified organisms. Surely, interviewing organizations like Green Peace (who believe agribusinesses are conspiring a world takeover of GM seed production) on GM foods is enough to freak out the average American.
Local feminists protesting what they see as a racist and sexist pattern in layoffs at UF presented the university with a statement signed by about 240 supporters Wednesday around noon.
Luis Velasco Jr. is an 18-year-old freshman at UF. He is studying English. And he is gay.
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