METRO
The Thomas Center opens its doors to a new folk art exhibition
By Phong Huynh | July 12, 2021Local Gainesville artist Alyne Harris’ folk art will be featured at the Thomas Center until early 2022
El Caimán
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BREAKING NEWS
A 13-year-old boy is dead after a shooting at Gainesville American Legion
By Abigail Hasebroock | July 10, 2021Christopher Scott, 13, died after being shot during a party held at the Gainesville American Legion on June 24
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UF
Traces of COVID-19 found in UF residence halls wastewater
By Isabella Douglas | July 9, 2021A UF Health Screen, Test and Protect email sent Thursday morning warned students of COVID-19 found in the wastewater around a residence hall or Greek house. The email was sent along with a text alert to students living near Mallory Hall, informing them of traces of COVID-19 detected in the area’s wastewater. The hall is near Sorority Row next to Yulee, Reid and Cypress Hall.
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BASEBALL
Gators in the MLB - former Florida stars shine in pros
By Jesse Richardson | July 9, 2021With the MLB season in full swing, Jesse Richardson ranks the best of the active UF alumni in professional baseball.
METRO
Tropical storm Elsa brings torrent of damages and hazards for county residents
By Phong Huynh | July 9, 2021Gainesville residents experienced heavy downpour and damages in their communities in the aftermath of tropical storm Elsa.
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K-12 EDUCATION
Environmental conference for Florida high school students held in Gainesville
By Eve Thompson | July 8, 2021SEEK, an environmental conference for Florida high school students, was held in Gainesville June 28 to July 1 . SEEK stands for Save the Earth’s Environment through Knowledge, and the program aims to expose high school students to careers within environmental science.
COVID 19
International students watch restrictions loosen in Gainesville as COVID-19 rages at home
By Isabella Douglas and Alexandra Harris | July 8, 2021Almost 6,000 international students from 140 countries, more than half of them graduate students, attended UF in Fall 2020, according to the UF International Center. Students witnessed inequality, civil unrest and vaccine shortages while in their home countries. Others read about their country’s pandemic in the news and listened to their loved ones overseas.
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LIFESTYLE
Papo’s Pop Shop to hold ‘Snack Attack’ market
By Brenna Sheets | July 8, 2021Papo’s Pop Shop will hold its second vendor market on July 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 808 NW 13th St. In addition to Papo’s exotic snacks, the Snack Attack event will feature a variety of items from 12 local vendors, such as throwback clothing from Beasy Vintage, handmade jewelry from Whole Heart Goods and art from Fillup G.
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ART AND THEATER
Hippodrome celebrates female empowerment with ‘It’s A Woman’s World’
By Heather Bushman | July 8, 2021"It's a Woman's World" featured a slew of hits from female artists through the ages. Serving as a celebration of female empowerment, it ran July 1-3 and acted as part of the Hippodrome’s return to live shows.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man robs Gainesville bank
By Jake Reyes | July 7, 2021A man is arrested after robbing a Gainesville PNC bank and threatening to deploy a bomb
COVID 19
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UF
COVID-19 Update: Testing increases by over 70% as students settle into Summer B
By Alexandra Harris | July 7, 2021UF reported seven positive cases out of 532 tests from June 28 to July 4, compared to four positive cases out of 309 tests from June 21 to June 27.
SPANISH
En memoria de Joshua Toledo: “Dame todo esta noche, porque no sabemos si obtengamos mañana”
By Saira González | July 6, 2021El 12 de junio, Toledo falleció en un accidente automovilístico cuando se dirigía de Gainesville a Panama City para celebrar la despidida de soltero de su mejor amigo.
SPANISH
El equipo de bomberos de Gainesville ayuda con los esfuerzos en el colapso del condominio de Surfside
By Valeria Pagnani | July 6, 2021El Departamento de Bomberos de Gainesville envió un equipo para ayudar con los esfuerzos en el colapso de Surfside Condo, todos los cuales son parte del Florida Task Force-8
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PODCAST
Fantasy football talk with Jamey Eisenberg
By Jesse Richardson and Joseph Henry | July 6, 2021On this episode of the alligatorSports podcast, Jesse and Joe sit down with CBS Sports Fantasy Analyst Jamey Eisenberg to talk fantasy football, Eisenberg's time with the Alligator and more!
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CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS
UF and Santa Fe cancel classes for Tropical Storm Elsa
By Makiya Seminera and Antonia LaRocca | July 6, 2021UF and Santa Fe College campuses will be closed Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa.
METRO
Gainesville Fire Rescue team helps with efforts in the Surfside Condo collapse
By Julia Cooper , Jake Reyes and Isabella Barnet | July 6, 2021The Gainesville Fire Rescue sent a team to help with the efforts in the Surfside Condo collapse, all of whom are part of Florida Task Force-8
METRO
Tropical Storm Elsa signals start of hurricane season for North Central Florida
By Phong Huynh | July 6, 2021The approach of tropical storm Elsa signals the need for Gainesville residents and students to prepare for future storms in the midst of hurricane season
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BUSINESS
‘Clean Start’ program provides grooming to rescued dogs
By Maya Erwin | July 6, 2021A new partnership between the Humane Society of North Central Florida and Scenthound encourages an increase in dog adoptions
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
A new proposal for a grocery store in East Gainesville leaves community members concerned
By Lucille Lannigan | July 6, 2021Gainesville City Commissioners are considering accepting a deal to build a new supermarket in East Gainesville, but some community members feel they have been left out of the decision process.
NEWS
Cat cafe opens in downtown Gainesville
By Jasper Wittig | July 6, 2021The Feeline Good Cat Cafe opened on June 21 and gives guests a chance to meet a variety of cats that are up for adoption.
