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The Stephen C. O’Connell Center originally opened in 1980 and is named after the sixth president of UF. The building underwent a $64.5 million renovation in 2016. In the renovation, the entire interior area was demolished and rebuilt with the addition of a large hanging scoreboard and luxury suites. Gymnastics and swimming areas and locker rooms were improved, and a new entrance was built facing the stadium.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

An inside look at event transitions at the O’Connell Center

By Noah Ram | Apr. 19, 2020

SPORTS | COLUMNS

The best decision I never made

By Joseph Salvador | Apr. 19, 2020

Indecisiveness has plagued me for most of my life. And about four years ago, that lack of conviction set me on a path I never intended on walking.

METRO

Gainesville Whole Foods employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Alex DeLuca | Apr. 19, 2020

The team member is employed at the Butler Town Center store

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Alert: UFPD investigating sexual battery reported near UF bat houses

By Sarah Mandile | Apr. 18, 2020

The victim was approached near the bat house on Museum Road, police say

METRO

Saturday COVID-19: Gainesville Publix employees test positive; virus at local nursing homes

By Alex DeLuca and Alexandra DeLuca | Apr. 18, 2020

Today, the first known cases among Publix stores in Alachua County were announced along with local nursing homes positives and statewide online school extensions.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

More than an athlete: Amelia Hundley’s work outside the gym and in the classroom

By Noah Ram | Apr. 17, 2020

Being a student-athlete is a lot of work, especially at UF.

The University of Florida Honors Program posts a photo on Facebook Monday of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and Kayla Kalhor, a 19-year-old UF chemistry sophomore who competed in the show's College Championship.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student comes back as a wild card on Jeopardy! College Championship

By Allessandra Inzinna | Apr. 17, 2020

Kayla Kalhor took second place in the first semi-finals episode

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Acting and deciding in uncertain times

Apr. 17, 2020

When facing a crisis, I suspect I have the same feelings and reactions as many others. I want to fix the problem and make decisions so I can plan ahead.

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, a retirement community located at 5100 SW 25th Blvd., confirmed six residents and six staff as positive COVID-19 cases.

METRO

12 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Gainesville retirement community

By Alex DeLuca | Apr. 16, 2020

Oak Hammock confirmed that six residents and six staff have tested positive

NEWS | CAMPUS

Alachua County COVID-19 curve appears to be flattening, local health officials say

By Grethel Aguila | Apr. 16, 2020

Editor's note: This headline has been updated to say that Alachua County's curve of COVID-19 cases appears to be flattening.

Patrick Schaller announced April 10 that Mother’s Pub on University Avenue would permanently close. This came after Mother’s was cited for serving drinks inside rather than through to-go only, a new measure meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Five days later, Schaller announced that with the help of the city manager, Lee Feldman, the pub would remain open.

METRO

Alachua County has at least 580 online reports of emergency order violations

By Grethel Aguila | Apr. 16, 2020

Reports come from the online community portal or the COVID-19 hotline at 311

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Proposed Summer fee reduction could be by eight cents

By Meghan McGlone | Apr. 16, 2020

Fees could be reduced from $63.47 to $63.39 per credit hour

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Induct him: He isn’t Urban Liar anymore

By Ainslie Lee | Apr. 16, 2020

Anytime someone referenced Urban Meyer, I was quick to correct them.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Smith, Nesty and 24 others notch SEC honors

By Ainslie Lee | Apr. 15, 2020

Despite the season being cut short, the list of Florida swimmers and divers that nabbed SEC postseason honors was a long one.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The most important Gators game of the 2000s

By Michael Knauff | Apr. 15, 2020

It was all Urban Meyer could do to keep his team from getting into a brawl. He was frantically grabbing players, urging his Gators to not engage with Georgia in its antics.

NEWS

Johnson will return for 2020-21 season

By Evan Lepak | Apr. 14, 2020

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, the team’s leading scorer from the 2019-20 season, announced he'll be returning for his junior season on Tuesday.

Police were called to the Bivens Cove apartment complex at 12:31 p.m. on Monday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF Alert: Gainesville police respond to shots fired at Bivens Cove

By Stephany Matat | Apr. 13, 2020

There were no injuries

THE AVENUE | FOOD

COVID-19 and Quarantine Cuisine

By Julia Collins | Apr. 13, 2020

Time in quarantine inspires many to up their cooking game

THE AVENUE

A message from The Alligator’s editors

By Nora O'Neill | Apr. 13, 2020

The principles of journalism are simple: be truthful, be accurate, be independent, be fair, be impartial, be human and be accountable. Our staff strives to meet these goals every day as they write, edit, photograph or copy edit. Keeping the UF community and Alachua County residents informed is a mission of ours; it’s personal.

Kathryn Davis and Abbey pose for a picture after being united by Faithful Friends Pet Rescue and Rehoming. Many Gainesville animal shelters have seen an increase in adoptions amid the COVID-19 crisis.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Cats and dogs sniff out new homes

By Katie Delk | Apr. 13, 2020

Animal shelters in Gainesville see an increase in adoptions amid COVID-19

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